17 More Life Tips and Tricks

Use a Hair Tie to Keep Your Phone Charger from TanglingWrap a hair tie around your phone charger to prevent it from getting tangled.

Use a Muffin Tin to Organize Small ItemsUse a muffin tin to organize small things like office supplies, jewelry, or craft materials.

Use a Rubber Band to Keep a Door from LatchingWrap a rubber band around the handle of a door to prevent it from fully latching when you need it to stay open.

Use Aluminum Foil to Sharpen ScissorsFold a piece of aluminum foil a few times and cut through it with your scissors to sharpen the blades.

Use a Clothespin to Hold a Nail While HammeringUse a clothespin to hold a nail while hammering to keep your fingers safe.

Use a Shower Cap to Protect Your Shoes When PackingUse a shower cap to cover the soles of your shoes and protect your clothes from dirt when packing.

Use a Toothbrush to Clean Hard-to-Reach PlacesUse an old toothbrush to scrub tight spaces like the corners of your bathroom or keyboard keys.

Use a Hanger to Keep Your Grocery Bags OrganizedHang your reusable grocery bags on a hanger to keep them neat and accessible.

Use a Bread Clip to Fix Broken Flip-FlopsWhen a flip-flop strap breaks, use a bread clip to temporarily hold it together until you can replace it.

Use a Lemon to Clean Your MicrowaveCut a lemon in half, place it in a bowl with water, and microwave it to loosen grease and grime in the microwave.

Use a Wine Cork to Fix a Broken ZipperIf the pull tab of a zipper breaks, use a wine cork as a temporary handle to zip it up.

Use a Vacuum Sealer to Store ClothesUse a vacuum sealer to store seasonal clothing and save space in your closet.

Use a Straw to Hull StrawberriesUse a straw to quickly remove the leaves and stem of strawberries by pushing it through the base of the fruit.

Use a Paper Towel to Prevent Water Rings on FurniturePlace a paper towel under your drink to prevent water rings and stains on furniture.

Use a Coffee Filter to Clean Your GlassesUse a coffee filter to wipe down your glasses, leaving them streak-free.

Use a Rubber Band to Open Tight LidsWrap a rubber band around the lid of a stubborn jar or bottle to get a better grip and open it easily.

Use a Toilet Paper Roll to Store CordsUse an empty toilet paper roll to store and organize your cables, cords, and wires.