Here on my blog, I try to share simple, everyday tips and tricks that can help make your life a little easier. But sometimes, the tips I want to share aren’t the ones I could write a whole blog post about! And because I just can’t screw up a good idea, I put it away to use at a later date. Today I will share some of those tips and tricks with you Thirteenth Edition In my ongoing series of “Why didn’t I think of that?”
Missed the last installment, or want to revisit some of your old favorite tips? You’ll find links to each post in the “Why didn’t I think of that?” Series at the end of this post!
Be sure to scroll down to see some of these brilliant hacks in action On video!
1. Remove splinters with potatoes
Sometimes cancer is buried from interest So deep that you can’t reach it with tweezers. In those cases, grab a potato! Cut a small piece of raw potato and apply it on your skin where there is a splinter. Tap it with a Bandage (or any other tape you have), and leave it there overnight. In the moon, you will be able to Remove the splinter Easily!
How does it work? It’s uncertain, but some believe it’s because potatoes draw moisture from your skin. The skin tightens as it loses moisture, making the splinter more exposed and easier to remove.
2. Microwave your cleaning rag
Hot water is more effective than cold water when it comes to cleaning, and the same goes for the water you use for soaking. Your favorite cleaning cloth. Use your microwave to heat up your damp cleaning cloth and watch how it powers through gunk and grime!
Soak a clean rag/cloth in water and wring it out gently so that it is damp, but not dripping. Pop the wet rag into your microwave and heat it in 15-second increments until it’s warm, but not too hot to handle. Reheat your rags as needed to make all yours Cleaning projects Simple!
3. Deodorize with rice
Have a closet Or a room in your house that is smelling a bit? You can use dry Rice To freshen it up! Just put a cup or two of rice in it Mason Jar And add 10 drops of your favorite essential oil. Place a thin, breathable cloth (such as a flour sack towel or some cheesecloth) over the opening of the jar and secure it with a canning ring.
Place the jar in a closet or room that needs freshening, and leave it there for a week or so. Absorbent rice will help absorb it and remove it pungent smellAnd leave the area smelling fresher!
4. Wash small items in your dishwasher
Using your A dishwasher is a great way to keep things clean Without much extra effort on your part. But small items can be tricky, as dishwasher racks will allow small items to pass through easily. But not if you put them in it Mesh laundry bag First!
This works well for keeping kitchen items like measuring cups, mason jars Jar lidsand other small items that get lost in the dishwasher. But you can also safely use a mesh laundry bag Clean non-kitchen items in your dishwasherLike LEGO and other plastic toys. A mesh bag will keep them safe and sound, and they’ll be clean in no time!
5. Keep your microwave clean
You can already use it Paper towels Cover bowls and plates in your microwave to help keep it clean. But paper towels can be expensive, so why not use them Coffee filters Instead? Paper coffee filters keep your microwave as clean as paper towels, but they’re much cheaper and you Buy them in bulk!
6. Grind your red pepper flakes
Love red pepper flakes, but hate those big chunks that get stuck in your teeth? Get it cheap pepper mill And use it to grind your red pepper flakes! You can enjoy extra heat on your pizza without worrying about how your teeth will be after dinner.
7. Travel tip for shoes
When you’re packing for a trip, it can be difficult to figure out how to put your shoes in your luggage without getting them dirty. That’s why I always a Shower cap On hand! Place your shoes side by side, then wrap a Shower cap around the soles of both shoes. It’s an effective and inexpensive way to avoid that problem altogether!
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