Oh the tears that onions can cause, well have a go at this next time you tackle the smelly little bulbs. Eliminate the onion odour by rubbing your fingers with vinegar before and after slicing. Read on for more ideas for preventing those tears.

You can also prevent tears when peeling or slicing onions if you first place the onions in the freezer for four or five minutes.

To prevent onions from tearing up your eyes, you can either light a candle near you or wash the onions when you cut them.