You Probably Didn’t Know About These Uses Of Everyday Household Items

Colored Squares On Toothpaste Tube

Your toothpaste tube will likely have a colored square at the bottom. It might be red, blue, green, or black. The squares are called “eye marks.” They are cues for assembly line machines to cut and fold the toothpaste tubes at the right spot. Basically, the marks are important in the production of toothpaste. Without the colored squares, the assembly line machines will not know where to cut and fold.

Colored Squares On Toothpaste Tube

Gas Gauge

If you drive a car, you will see an arrow in your gas gauge that points to the left or right. It actually indicates where the gas cap is on the car! You probably already know this information if you drive your own car, but this is useful if you are driving a rental or a borrowed car. However, some cars that were made before 2010 might not have this.

Gas Gauge

Charcoal

Do you want to get rid of odors, allergens, and bacteria in a more natural way? Then, get some activated bamboo charcoal for your home. You can buy it at different home goods store! Leave the charcoal inside mesh bags and place them in areas that have terrible odors. This is a simple and inexpensive way to purify air in your home. What’s more, you won’t be inhaling chemicals that might be harmful in the long run.

Charcoal

Jean Buttons

Who doesn’t wear jeans? At some point, maybe you have wondered why your pants have extra buttons. You might think they have been randomly placed on the garment, but they are actually important in keeping your jeans from wearing out. Back in 1829, Levi Strauss acquired a patent for these “rivets” after he heard miners complaining about ripping the seams of their jeans. He made sure to add the buttons at certain spots in the jeans to solve the issue of seams ripping.

Jean Buttons

New Clothes

There are people who think that new clothes come with extra fabric so that they can use it for tears. However, it is actually supposed to be used as a trial clothe when you do the laundry. You will not need to risk the whole garment! You can identify the best setting so that any bleeding or shrinking can be avoided. You don’t want your new clothes to shrink or bleed onto your other clothes, right?

New Clothes

Pot Handles

Holes in the handles of pans and pots exist so that you can hang pots and pans after washing them. They will dry completely if you do this. Also, when you cook, the pot and pan handles can serve as a holder for the ladle or stirring spoon. You can simply insert the utensil in the hole to keep it sanitary! What’s more, you won’t have to spend time trying to remember where you placed the ladle.

Pot Handles

Extra Holes On Sneakers

If you are still trying to figure out why your sneakers come with extra holes at the top, well, we are here to tell you why. You can use the holes to make your shoes fit more comfortably in case they are too big. You can create a “lace lock.” Simply insert your shoelaces through the holes. This idea is pretty great since loose shoes can cause blisters. Save yourself from the pain.

Extra Holes On Sneakers

Winter Hat

Do you know why winter hats often have little pom-poms on top? Apparently, this has Scandinavian origins. In those days, the pom-poms were created at the spot where the seams are gathered. Even though this is no longer necessary, it has stayed on. Sometimes, even if there is really no reason to do something anymore, people still continue to do it because it has become a tradition and because people are creatures of habit.

Winter Hat

Airplane Windows

Yes, what you see is actually a hole in the airplane window. No, you don’t have to worry about anything. The breather hole, as it is called, lets the plane’s outer panes handle the pressure difference as the aircraft flies higher. Without the hole, the cabin wouldn’t be comfy and safe. Besides, you will know if something is wrong because there will be an air leak. Even then, you should still stay calm.

Airplane Windows

Microwave

Did you know that the black grating you see on the door of your microwave actually have a name? It is called the Faraday shield and it prevents the electromagnetic fields from escaping the oven. It helps cooks your food while keeping you safe from harm. That black grating might just be one of the most underappreciated things on the planet, so you should take time to show it some appreciation.

Microwave

Golf Balls

You may think golf balls are round but if you take a closer look, you will see that there are actually dimples all over their surface. At some point in history, golfers noticed that compared to new balls, the old ones with more bumps traveled further. The bumps and nicks created turbulence and reduced drag, so they thought of redesigning golf balls to include dimples in them. Thus, the modern golf ball was born.

Golf Balls

Long Neck Bottles

There is a reason why many adult beverages are in long neck bottles. Apparently, the shape is good for holding a beverage for a long period. The shape is also ideal for pouring the beverages into a mug or glass. If unfiltered beer is stored in the bottle, the neck will probably be more bulbous in order to catch sediments. Also, don’t you think the shape makes it easy to drink straight from the bottle.

Long Neck Bottles

Tabs On Cans

Do you know why can tabs are like that? They can be annoying since it’s not uncommon for the tabs to fall into our drink. They are actually supposed to serve as a straw holder as well. This is now unnecessary since virtually no one uses a straw to drink from a can, but at least, now you know what a can tab is supposed to do. Perhaps you would not get annoyed at it as much when it falls in your drink again.

Tabs On Cans

Boxes For Takeout

There are days when Chinese takeout is the only option. Most people eat it straight out of the carton. Apparently, many people have been doing it wrong. The boxes are actually meant to be used as a plate. To do this, pull at the sides and place it on the table. This method is even more efficient compared to your own! What’s more, you can easily see how much food you have left.

Boxes For Takeout

Keyboard Bumps

Looking at the keys F and J on a keyboard, you will see bumps below the letters. The bumps were added so the user knows where their fingers are. If you adopt the proper typing form, your left index finger will be on F, while the right index finger will be on J. The bumps are useful especially for those who want or need to type fast because they don’t have to look at the keyboard anymore.

Keyboard Bumps

Measuring Tape

The end of a measuring tape has a piece of metal so that you can still use the tape even if you are on your own and no one else can hold the end of the tape for you. Simply wrap the metal around a screw or nail and you can go about doing your thing. The metal is serrated so that you can mark the surface easily as you work.

Measuring Tape

Pen Caps

Yes, pen caps have holes, but they are not anything to lose sleep about! As a matter of fact, they were designed that way for good reason. Apparently, the habit of putting a pen cap in one’s mouth while thinking is pretty common. The holes were added to the caps so that if someone does accidentally swallow a pen cap, they can still breathe. We think that it’s great they thought of this.

Pen Caps

iPhone Mic

Apple began putting three mics on their phones when they released the iPhone 5. The hole near the camera lens is one of those mics. There is also one next to the speaker grille and another on the phone’s bottom part. Apple phones are designed this way to ensure that the sound can be captured no matter how a person chooses to hold their phone. This is truly a good idea.

iPhone Mic

Bobby Pins

Bobby pins have two sides: the wavy and straight side. Many people wear a bobby pin with its straight side facing their scalp. This might look cooler but do not expect the bobby pin to stay in place all day long. If you want to keep the bobby pin from sliding down, make sure the wavy side faces your scalp. This way, the pin hair will hold onto your hair longer.

Bobby Pins

Cable Cord

Have you ever wondered what those cylinder-like lumps near the end of your cords are? They are called ferrite cores and have magnetic iron oxide, which aids in preventing high-frequency electromagnetic interference. Ferrite cores prevent weird noises like the ones you hear when you get too close to a speaker while you are making a call. It is safe to say that you wouldn’t want a cord without those lumps.

Cable Cord

Apple Power Cord

If you own a MacBook or use one regularly, you probably have noticed the wings on the power cords, but do you know what they are for? Apparently, the wings are there for you to use if you want your things organized. You can flip them up to wrap the cord around them. This way you can avoid accidentally tripping someone. Those who have a Type A personality will likely appreciate this feature.

Apple Power Cord

Eraser

We can still remember the two-colored erasers of our childhood. We also remember that there were different theories about the purpose of the blue half. Some people believed it could erase ink. However, they are wrong. That portion is actually meant to be used on paper which is thicker than the usual notebook or loose-leaf paper. The blue part of the eraser is for artists who often use special paper.

Eraser

Backpacks

Many people do not really know the purpose of the pig snout or lashing square found on backpacks. Aside from making your backpack look cool, the lashing square is also really useful. This feature allows you to carry extra gear with you. All you need to do is grab some string cords and loop your stuff there. You can use this feature to hang anything which does not fit in your bag.

Backpacks

Ice Cream Scoops

Did you know that different colors of ice cream scoops actually mean something? You probably thought they just wanted fun colors for scoops. Well, you are not alone in your belief. However, the colors actually represent specific scoop sizes. There are a lot of different sizes, and each one depends on the scoops which will fit in a cup. For us, there is nothing better than form and function together!

Ice Cream Scoops

Door Knobs

You may have noticed that doorknobs are often made of brass, and for good reason. Brass is resistant to bacteria buildup. This is welcome news since doorknobs are used by a lot of people within the course of one day. Doorknobs that aren’t made of brass would be prone to bacteria. Just the thought of those germs breeding on those doorknobs makes our skin crawl. Aren’t you glad that they thought of using brass for doorknobs?

Door Knobs

Discs Under Bottle Caps

Have you noticed the plastic discs underneath the caps of soda bottles? They might not look like they are important, but without them, your soda wouldn’t be the same. The disc helps trap carbon dioxide in the bottle. Carbon dioxide means fizz. Everyone likes their soda fizzy. If you have ever tried flat soda, you know it’s not worth a second sip. So you see, that disc is very important.

Discs Under Bottle Caps

Rearview Mirror

Driving involves constantly checking the rearview mirror, but this can be a struggle if you get blinded by the headlights behind you. If this happens, just pull the tab found at the bottom of your rearview mirror. By doing this, you can change the mirror’s position and reduce the glare. During the day, you can simply put the mirror back to its position so you can see what is happening behind you

Rearview Mirror

Coins

Have you ever wondered why dimes and quarters have rough edges? Well, it has to do with history. In the past, coins were stamped in weights which reflect their value. However, people would shave off the edges of coins, gather the shavings, and make new coins. To prevent people from doing this, the ridges were added. Also, the ridges’ side benefit is that they make coin design more intricate, which makes counterfeiting more difficult.

Coins

Grocery Cart

Grocery shopping often means you will be using a grocery cart. As you may already know, there are things you put in your cart that are more vulnerable compared to others. This is why should use the loop on the frame of the fold-out section. Hanging those vulnerable items on the loop will prevent them from getting squished by the rest of the items in your cart. This is a great hack.

Grocery Cart

Paper Margins

When we were younger, we always wondered why there were margins on paper, but somehow, we just learned to accept that they are there without ever finding out the reason. Apparently, rats are the reason. During the time when there were rat infestations, the rodents chewed on paper indiscriminately. Margins were added to ensure that these vile creatures would not be able to get their teeth on the important content.

Paper Margins

Paper Condiment Cups

You will never look at those tiny paper cups the same way again. Did you know that you do not need to keep going back to the condiment station in order to refill those tiny condiment cups? In fact, you can just unfold them this way so you can create a bigger cup and have your fill! Now, nothing will get in the way of you enjoying your meal in peace.

Paper Condiment Cups

Women’s Underwear

Men might not be aware of this and might get surprised hearing of it. A lot of women’s underwear have hidden pockets. Well, they are not exactly pockets. They are just extra fabric which were not stitched close. This extra fabric, or gussets, is considered to be better than extra seams. It does seem like a great hiding spot, though women will have to confirm whether this is true or not.

Women’s Underwear

Lids Of Plastic Cups

Do you love taking your coffee or tea to go? You probably didn’t know that the plastic lids on the disposable cups you get can also be used as a coaster. This is not exactly useful if you like drinking your coffee in the car while you are on your way to work. However, if you are the kind of person who likes to sit down for it, then this revelation is useful for you.

Lids Of Plastic Cups

Padlocks

Padlocks are really important, but do you know why they have a hole at the bottom? When water gets inside the lock, it can still go out through the hole. Since padlocks can be placed outside, they are subjected to different types of weather. This makes the hole an important feature. Also, when the lock is jammed, you can pour WD-40 or oil through the same hole.

Padlocks

Car Headrests

Not a lot of people know that you can actually pull out the headrests in cars. You can use the metal bars to break the windows in case there is an emergency. You can also detach the headrest for clearance, like folding rear seats forward or front seats back. Also, the detachable headrests allow for variations like headrests with monitors. It is probably easier to assemble the car seats in the factory as well.

Car Headrests

Solo Cup

Yes, they are great for beer pong. Red solo cups are also ubiquitous at parties, but did you know that the horizontal lines actually have a meaning? They tell you how much alcohol you are drinking. The bottom line means one shot (1 ounce). The middle one means one glass (5 ounces). The top line means one whole bottle (12 ounces)! Now you know how much you actually drank that one time you got wasted.

Solo Cup

Jerry Can

Folks who love the outdoors have probably seen many Jerry cans and know what they are for. However, for those who have no idea what they are, Jerry cans are containers often used to store fuel. They have a capacity of five gallons and have three handles on top. The can’s design allows even fuel distribution no matter how the can is carried. If two people are carrying it, they can each hold the outer handle. If you are on your own, you should hold the center handle.

Jerry Can

Wooden Coat Hangers

If you want to have a pleasant closet, opt for wooden coat hangers. They are the way to go! Aside from how attractive they look, their material also repels moths and bugs. This is especially useful if you are using the hangers for heavy clothing, which often attracts creepy crawlies. If you don’t want to worry about your clothes being infested, invest in these beautiful hangers. Trust us. They are worth every penny.

Wooden Coat Hangers

Juice Box

Just so you know, juice boxes have heavy top flaps for good reason. The flaps are designed to be folded outwards. This way, little children can easily grasp the box and there is no fear of slipping. The kid in this picture has figured it out. These juice boxes may be meant for children ages 2 to 10, but that doesn’t mean you can’t also enjoy your juice like this!

Juice Box

Converse Holes

Perhaps you have been wondering why your Converse has holes on their sides. Apparently, the holes are there to let your feet breathe. We think this is a great idea. Our feet can be locked in our Converse the whole day, so the holes are pretty useful. Aside from that, the holes can test your creativity as they give you a chance to lace up your sneakers in funky ways.

Converse Holes

Screwdrivers And Wrenches

There are times when a screw gets so rust that it’s a nightmare to remove. You try everything that you can to get it out but it just won’t move. However, did you know that you can slide a wrench over your screwdriver to help get the job done? Doing this will help increase applied torque. It is good to remember this trick because this is also useful if you are dealing with tricky angles.

Screwdrivers And Wrenches

Medicine Bottle

If you want to de-childproof your medicine bottles without problems, do this hack. Remove the cap and flip it upside down. Then, screw the cap back in. You can now remove that child-resistant cap with virtually no effort. The inverted cap is also the perfect place to lay out the next pill. However, this trick is not advisable if you have little ones at home. Their safety should be the priority.

Medicine Bottle

TicTac

We’ve all been there. You only want one or two TicTacs, but end up spilling a lot. Well, we have a hack for you. With the cap closed, tip the bottle over and open the cap. You will get exactly one TicTac! The bottle cap was designed to give you one piece, so doing this trick will help you not to spill too many on your hand. Gone are the days of you trying to get the TicTacs back inside the bottle.

TicTac

Spaghetti Spoon

Yes, the hole in your spaghetti spoon is useful for draining pasta water. However, there is something else that you can use it for. The slot can actually be used to measure how much spaghetti you want. Try sticking spaghetti pieces through the hole and measure them. Apparently, the amount of spaghetti that you can stick through the hole is one serving. Now you know how much spaghetti to make if you have company.

Spaghetti Spoon

Tires

Aside from leaving cool and fun marks on the snow, the indents on your tires also have an important purpose. These features actually tell you about your tire’s state. If you see that your tire is already at the lowest point of the grooves and is completely smooth, you should replace your tire ASAP. Another purpose of the grooves in your tire is to expel the water beneath the tire. This prevents hydroplaning, which leads to loss of traction.

Tires

Gas Pump

Not everyone knows what to do with the weird latch found on the gas pump. If you are one of those people, then your life will change after reading this. You can lock the latch between the grooves of the gas pump handle and it will do the job for you. This means you do not need to stand and hold the pump while you refuel car. Life is so much easier if you know these things.

Gas Pump

Toothpick

This one will probably blow your mind. We bet you didn’t know that toothpicks have built-in holders. A toothpick often comes with a ridged portion, which you should break off. You can put this piece on the table and place the toothpick inside the ridge. This way, you can be sure that the toothpick remains sanitary before you use it again. You can always get another toothpick but we should really try to lessen our consumption.

Toothpick

Aluminum Foil

If you use aluminum foil regularly, chances are you have noticed the tabs on the side of the box. You can actually push them in to make the process of getting foil more efficient. In the long run, this trick will save you money. When you push the sides in, you are basically locking the roll. This prevents extra movement and you can rip off the foil much more easily.

Aluminum Foil

Jackets

Have you noticed that trench coats and pea coats normally come with half belts? Perhaps you are wondering what these belts are for. Apparently, these outerwear pieces had been developed for the military with the aim of creating oversized jackets which can also be used as blankets. The half belt was added so soldiers could bunch up the extra fabric and move more freely. These days, the half belt is only a trend.

Jackets

Utility Knife

So, you have gotten yourself a new utility knife after the blade on your old one started to get dull. Did you know that the plastic cap found at the bottom is actually useful? When you pull it out, you will see that it’s part of a new blade. Simply break off the edge and you will get a new and improved blade! Now you don’t have to go get a new knife when the blade starts to get dull.

Utility Knife

Stapler Plate

Not a lot of people know that the metal plate found on a stapler is called the anvil. It is useful when the stapler is in “temporary staple” mode. Try flipping the stapler upside down and turning the wheel. If you do this, you can staple papers with the arms pushed outward. The difference between this and the regular setting is that taking off the staple is easier in “temporary staple” mode.

Stapler Plate

Lollipop Stick

In case you didn’t know, the hole in the lollipop stick was not added for the sole purpose of providing children (and adults) entertainment. However, it is indeed fun to use the stick as a whistle, though it isn’t really effective. Anyway, the hole is there so that the candy doesn’t fall off the stick when it is poured in the mold. Can you imagine eating a lollipop and the candy falls off?

Lollipop Stick

Keyboard

Everyone who has ever used a keyboard has probably wondered at some point about how the arrangement of its keys was decided. There was actually a time when the keys on typewriters were arranged alphabetically. However, typists began to type really quickly, causing the typewriter’s key arms to get stuck! To prevent this, the keyboard was changed to QWERTY. People still type fast these days, though. However, people now use computers.

Keyboard

Audio Jack Ridges

Have you ever wondered why audio jacks have ridges on them? Actually, the ridges are there for a reason. They help protect and keep the wires in place. The ridges are also really useful because they control where the sound is channeled to. There is a band meant for your right headphone and there is another one for your left headphone. Now you know what the ridges on those jacks are for.

Audio Jack Ridges

Silica Gel

You often find silica gel packets in new purses or shoes, but perhaps you are wondering what they are actually used for. Well, silica gel packets keep items fresh and clean before the items are used. The packets contain a “desiccant” which keeps moisture away and absorbs humidity in the air. If you accidentally get your phone wet, you should use these packets instead of rice to save your gadget.

Silica Gel

Toothpaste Colors

Aquafresh toothpaste often comes in three colored stripes: red, white, and blue. The red stripes indicate plaque control properties while the blue stripe is for fresh breath and a clean mouth. It’s nice to know that this toothpaste does different things when we use it to brush our teeth. After all, the mouth is one of the dirtiest parts of the body. We need something that will help us clean it effectively.

Toothpaste Colors

McFlurry Spoon

If you are a fan of the McFlurry, chances are you have noticed that the spoons they give you together with your treat have a square opening. Actually, they use your spoon to make your delicious treat! The square part of the spoon is attached to the McFlurry machine which mixes the topping with the ice cream. The spoon stirs the ice cream before you use the utensil to eat your cold treat.

McFlurry Spoon

TV Antennas

We get it that some people want awesome television viewing but don’t want to pay the unbelievable fees that operators charge. While Netflix isn’t bad, sometimes people want some good, old-fashioned TV viewing. If you are one of those people, you are in luck. You can create a helpful device using TV antennas and an electrical outlet. The resulting product can enable you to stream HD signals from Fox, NBC, ABC, CBS, and more.

TV Antennas

Clear Nail Polish

Sewing is a hobby for some people. On the other hand, there are people like us who don’t necessarily enjoy it but don’t hate it as well. However, practically everyone agrees that inserting thread through the opening of a needle can get on their nerves. This hack will help you accomplish it. Wet the tip of the thread in some clear nail polish. The end will become hard enough to slip it through the hole more easily!

Clear Nail Polish

Olive Oil

Dry skin is annoying, but you don’t need to spend a ton of money on different skincare products. There is actually something in your pantry which you can use to address your dry skin woes – olive oil. Just apply a small amount on your face and body to keep the dryness away. Trust us, this will do wonders for your skin! However, be careful you don’t put on too much.

Olive Oil

Tennis Ball

Parking is hard. That’s the truth. Even when you are parking in your own garage, it is no picnic. You can prevent damage to both your car bumper and your wall by hanging a tennis ball from the ceiling of your garage. Make sure to position it in a way that you will know when the optimal parking spot has been reached. You can look at the photo for your reference.

Tennis Ball

Tights

Did you know that tights make for great food strainers? The garments have holes small enough to filter particles which regular strainers cannot. We suggest you use a new pair for this purpose. However, if you don’t mind straining your food using clothing that you have worn, then go ahead. Just know that you might not have a lot of visitors coming to your home when they find out about your preference.

Tights

Toothbrush

Obviously, toothbrushes are used to brush teeth, but did you know that you can use them for other parts of the body? You can keep your eyebrows perfect by using a toothbrush. You will surely appreciate this little tip when you see the prices of eyebrow brushes. Toothbrushes can also be used for adding highlights to your hair. Their small size is perfect for adding just a bit of color.

Toothbrush

Petroleum Jelly

Don’t squeaky doors just get on your nerves? However, they are not really an issue that can justify spending a lot of money at the hardware store. Well, we have just the trick for you. Grab some petroleum jelly and apply it on the hinges of doors, drawer tracks, and other things that cause squeaky noises! Problem solved and you don’t have to spend so much to get it solved.

Petroleum Jelly

Mason Jars

Mason jars are so versatile that you can use them in every room in your house. That is reason enough to have them in your home. They help organize different goodies that may be lying around your house. These jars can store almost anything, like stationery and kitchen utensils. What’s even better is that you can add your flair with some colors, string and more. Mason jars aren’t just for harvesters anymore.

Mason Jars

Nail Polish

Do you have trouble distinguishing your keys? Or do you spend a lot of time trying to find the key that you actually need among a bunch of keys? This trick is for you. Get some nail polish and color code your keys. This will surely end the confusion. You may need to remember which color is for which spot, but you will no longer need time to figure out which key is for where.

Nail Polish

Tennis Balls

If you’re like us, you also get shivers down your spine when you hear the screeching sound from a chair rubbing the floor. In our case the unsightly marks left by a chair on the floor also give us goosebumps. Not to worry, though, because we can all save ourselves and our floors by inserting the feet of our chairs in tennis balls. This way, we can keep our floors squeaky clean and protected.

Tennis Balls

Olive Oil

We all know how challenging it can be to keep your furniture intact and its appearance in top form. You may have spent unnecessary money and time on products which just do not work. However, we got you covered. Add a bit of olive oil when cleaning your furniture and wooden floors shining bright like a diamond. Now you know the uses of your olive oil extend beyond the kitchen.

Olive Oil

Old Tights

Have you been thinking of decluttering your closet and getting rid of those old tights? You can actually use them to contract that dust which has been piling up. Put those tights over tongs and you will have a great way to clean blinds – and it’s time-saving too. With the help of small utensils, you can reach the tough spots in your house. So the next time you are thinking of tossing those holey tights, think again.

Old Tights

Baking Soda

Baking soda has a ton of mysterious uses. However, this one is definitely a life-saver. You can mix baking soda and scented essential oils to create your own air freshener. Just add baking soda into a jar with essential oil, place a cloth over the jar and within just minutes, your house will smell heavenly. The possibilities of scents are endless. What’s more, you won’t be inhaling chemicals which may be harmful in the long run.

Baking Soda

Tea Bags

There’s a reason why tea is a popular drink – it’s delicious! It’s also known for its soothing qualities and healing properties. However, not everyone knows that you can use teabags for things other than an afternoon cup. If you place them inside your fridge, the tea bags will suck up the smells that stink up your refrigerator. Don’t you think this is an innovative way to get rid of those nasty smells?

Tea Bags

Vinegar

Perhaps you have run out of dog shampoo or you just want to try making your own. You can actually use ingredients you already have at home. Mix some vinegar in a quart of water and use the solution to clean your puppy’s adorable coat. You might be worried about the smell but when the solution dries out, it will not leave your pup smelling like a salad. Instead, it will leave your pup clean.

Vinegar

Metal Spoons

Had a long night? Do you feel extra tired and puffy? Use cold spoons to tame the swollen area under your eyes. Put two spoons inside the fridge or freezer. Once cold, simply place the utensils under your eyes. Including this trick in your morning routine is definitely a game-changer. A word of caution, though. Don’t place the spoons directly on to your skin if they have been in the freezer for a long time. They might stick to your skin!

Metal Spoons

Baby Wipes

When it comes to taking care of children, we are willing to bet that baby wipes are the best invention. However, this time, we are not going to talk about babies. This trick makes baby wipes useful for accessories. You can use baby wipes to clean that smudged and dusty computer screen of yours. Using baby wipes is good for sanitizing and killing germs. You can also use baby wipes on your phones. Just make sure you don’t get any liquid inside the ports.

Baby Wipes

Old Butter Wrappers

This is probably the ultimate bargain. If you are finishing a block of butter soon, don’t toss out the wrapper. Keep it in the fridge because you can use it as a non-stick paper for cooking or baking. Now, you can save yourself a trip to the store and some money. However, the biggest thing here is that you are doing your part in saving the environment. You and the environment both win!

Old Butter Wrappers

Cinnamon

No one wants bugs or any critters in their homes. There are even those who are living on the edge and in fear of a bug climbing into the sheets with them… We have the perfect hack for you. Spread cinnamon around the entrance areas or affected areas and the smell will definitely keep bugs away from your home. This will help you save money and you don’t have to use harmful chemicals around the house.

Cinnamon

Kool-Aid Powder

We bet you never thought of Kool-aid dishwasher detergent. Neither did we, but as it turns out, Kool-Aid is actually a very good dishwasher detergent. Just add coarse salt, washing soda and four packets of lemonade Kool-aid (sugar-free). We know you will love this one. You can also use Kool-aid powder to clean your washing machine. Put one-fourth cup of the powder instead of laundry detergent and run a normal wash cycle.

Kool-Aid Powder

Shampoo

Did you know that aside from keeping your locks gorgeous, your shampoo can also do something else? It can help solve your problem with stubborn and gross cuticles and saves you a trip to the nail salon. As you know, a trip to the salon in these times can be the biggest mission. For those stubborn cuticles, a deep clean is what you need. Soak your fingers in some warm water with shampoo. Your cuticles and nails will soak up plenty of moisture.

Shampoo

Cereal Bags

It is safe to say the environment needs saving. We should all be doing anything that we can to help. Plastic pollution is definitely among the most pressing environmental issues. Thus, this tip is very timely. Reuse your cereal bags. You can use them for saving and storing food. Not only will this help you in organizing your kitchen but this will also help save the world. A win-win we should all strive for.

Cereal Bags

Chupa Chups Lollipop Sticks

Perhaps you have noticed that these well-known and well-loved lollipops have a hole in their sticks which appears after you have eaten all the candy. The sticks are actually designed this way to ensure that the candy stays on the stick firmly. We don’t really know the science behind this. What we do know is that it’s fun to try and blow on the hole in order to make sounds.

Chupa Chups Lollipop Sticks

Heinz Ketchup Bottle

When the ketchup company was at the height of their success, they were producing 57 types of food. They used this number as a symbol. If you look at a Heinz Ketchup bottle, you will see the number 57 on it. This is the perfect spot to hit the bottle when trying to pour ketchup from the bottle. If you do this, the task will be much easier. Fun fact: Only 11% of people know this trick.

Heinz Ketchup Bottle

Staple Removers

Did you know that staple removers were actually designed to be multifunctional? They are not just for removing staples from paper. They are also helpful for adding keys to a key ring. Staple removers have perfectly sized thin teeth which can easily slide between the key rings. When you clamp down the staple remover, it spreads the rings apart, making it easy for you slide on a new key. You don’t have to chip your fresh manicure to do this.

Staple Removers

Clothes Hangers

Clothes hangers are useful for helping combat creasing and they are also great for organization. You can use them as a jewelry stand. This way you avoid tangling and clutter. It is also a simple yet effective way of organizing your jewelry. What’s more, there are many colors and types of hangers to choose from, so you can pick the ones which fit in with the specific design scheme that you like.

Clothes Hangers

Rubber Band

Not a lot of people know that rubber bands are pretty handy. They can be used for the most random of things too. They are very nice to use during painting. You can wrap a rubber band around your paint can as it helps get rid of excess paint and keep the job neat and clean. You can also use a rubber band as a liquid economizer. Just wrap one tightly around the neck of a dispensing pump of soap, lotion, or detergent to limit how much product comes out for each “squirt.”

Rubber Band

Straw

Have you ever found your jewelry tangled up? You can tell just by looking at it that it will take a lot of time untangling it. This is practically every girl’s nightmare. Aside from the fact that getting ready takes longer because of it, it is honestly quite frustrating to do. You don’t have to subject yourself to all of this. When you travel, simply loop your jewelry through a straw.

Straw

Safety Pin

The constantly changing weather can cause a lot of static. Although this is not really a harmful issue, you may find it annoying having to deal with your overly clingy clothes. The good news is you can easily avoid this. Just add a safety pin to your clothes’ inside seam. With this scientific trick, your life will definitely change…at least, be a bit better. Say goodbye to your clothes sticking uncomfortably to you.

Safety Pin

Plastic Water Bottles

For some people, separating the yolk from the egg white is a struggle. In addition, there is the issue of constantly finding shells falling in as they try to do this. Well, we have the solution. All you need is an empty water bottle. Hold the open bottle upside down over the yolk and squeeze. Then, let go. You will see that the yolk gets sucked up and the egg white is left.

Plastic Water Bottles

Buttons

If you’re like us, you’ve probably found yourself in this situation multiple times: you are already wearing one earring but are still looking for the other one in a jumble of accessories. Sometimes, you even lose one and only its pair is left. This can get quite frustrating. However, you can actually store your pairs of earrings using buttons. Simply attach a pair of earrings in the mini holes of a button and close them. This way they are together safe and sound. Just try not to lose the button, course.

Buttons

Eyewear Case

If you have some old glasses cases, but don’t know what to do with them, this hack is for you. Don’t simply toss them. You can use them as mini containers or chests for small items that you have lying around. This way you get rid of the clutter and at the same time, make use of those glasses cases that you have. Organization is the key and when it comes from something multipurpose, it’s even better.

Eyewear Case

Chalk

Most people know that chalk is used for writing, but it actually has more uses. You can rub chalk on a tough stain, especially around the ring, so that the chalk absorbs the stain’s oils. Doing this before throwing the garment in the wash helps in making sure the stain comes out. You can also use chalk to keep ants out. Simply draw chalk lines where the insects usually enter. The chalk’s calcium carbonate scares the ants off. Lastly, you can hide cracks in your walls by rubbing chalk over them.

Chalk

Zipper Bags

No funnel? No problem. You can easily create one using a zipper bag. Just cut off one bottom corner and pour the liquid inside the bag. This trick is also great for icing cakes, cupcakes, and pastries. No need to buy pastry bags. You probably already know you can use these zipper bags in many ways, but did you know that you can also use them to clean your showerhead? Put some white vinegar in the bag, strap the bag to the showerhead, and leave it for 30 minutes.

Zipper Bags

Wax Paper/ Baking Paper

Perhaps you were drinking water and accidentally spilled some on the book you were reading, or you were in the kitchen with your cookbook open and accidentally got water on its pages. Don’t panic. Just grab some wax paper or baking paper and insert it between the wet pages. The wax paper will dry the pages of your book without smudging the ink. Now you know wax or baking paper is not just for creating tasty treats but also for saving accidental mistakes.

Wax Paper/ Baking Paper

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