15 More Life Tips and Tricks That Are Incredibly Useful
- π§―Prevent Clothes from Shrinking in the Dryer
To prevent your clothes from shrinking, switch to the air-dry setting on your dryer, or lay your clothes flat to dry.
- πUse a Potato to Fix a Car Window
If your car window gets stuck and wonβt go up, a raw potato can be used temporarily. Press it against the window and slowly crank it up with the motor to create a seal.
- π§Use Salt to Remove Wine Stains
If you spill red wine, sprinkle salt over the stain. It absorbs the liquid and prevents it from spreading.
- π±Use a Lemon to Clean a Wooden Cutting Board
Rub half a lemon on your cutting board, let it sit for a few minutes, and then wipe it off. It helps eliminate stains and odors.
- πΈUse a Guitar Pick for Opening Packages
A guitar pick can help you safely and easily open stubborn plastic packaging or blister packs without damaging the contents inside.
- π±Use Your Phoneβs Flashlight as a Macro Lens
When using your smartphone camera to take close-up photos, turn on the flashlight for extra light and sharpness.
- π₯Prevent Avocados from Turning Brown
To keep an avocado fresh, store it with a piece of red onion or put lemon juice on the exposed flesh before sealing it in an airtight container.
- π―Use a Spoon to Get More Honey
When you're trying to scrape honey from a jar, run a spoon under hot water first. The honey will slide off much more easily!
- πͺUse a Paper Towel to Sharpen Scissors
Cut through a few layers of paper towel to sharpen the blades of your scissors. This trick works especially well for dull scissors.
- πOrganize Your Cables with Bread Clips
Use old bread clips to organize and label cables. You can write the device name on them to keep track of what each cable connects to.
- πPrevent Brown Sugar from Hardening
To keep brown sugar soft, store it with a slice of bread in the container. The bread will help retain moisture and prevent clumping.
- πͺDIY Phone Stand with a Paperclip
Bend a large paperclip into a simple stand to hold your phone upright. It's a quick solution when you need a stand and donβt have one.
- ποΈUse a Pool Noodle to Keep Bedding in Place
Place a pool noodle under the mattress at the base of your bed to keep your blankets and sheets from slipping off while you sleep.
- πKeep Your Garden Tools Rust-Free with Cooking Oil
To prevent rust on your garden tools, rub the metal parts with cooking oil after each use. Itβll extend the lifespan of the tools.
- πStore Citrus Fruit in the Fridge
Keep your lemons, limes, and oranges in the fridge for longer shelf life. This will preserve their freshness and prevent them from going moldy.