There are so many items around our household but can you honestly say you know what their intended uses are? It’s so common to take the usual cords, hangers, and detergent for granted while finishing chores but you’d be shocked to learn that there are proper ways to use them.
For starters, did you know you could use the hole in the saucepan to store your spoon?
Check out this list and see if you learn something new. If you know of another hack for these items, do share them with others.
1. The top hole on running shoes
Those extra holes that you see will help you have a tighter grip on your steps. It also lowers the chances of getting blisters on your feet. So lace them all the way up.
2. Drink carton technique
Pour milk from the other side of the carton to get a smoother flow of the liquid. This also won’t allow milk to flow out of the carton too quickly. Give it a try the next time you are having cereal.
3. Wooden hangers have a secret
Go out and buy wooden hangers.They don’t just provide you a place to hang your clothes, but these also help repel moths. They’re worth the money.
4. Take out container becomes a plate
Don’t bother scraping the bottom of the container for the last of the noodles or rice. Just open up the container and it becomes a makeshift plate. Best part is you don’t need to wash it after.
There is a reason why headrests in cars can be removed with relative ease. If you find yourself stuck in the car and need to break the glass, the two steel bars on the headrests will do the job for you.
That diagonal leather patch on backpacks are there for a very useful reason. You can attach hiking gear, joggers, or any other equipment for outdoors. Comes in handy.
7. Soda can tabs for straws
When you use a straw to drink out of a can, the straw tends to float up and out of the can. Use the soda tab to secure the straw by pushing the straw through it. Enjoy your drink.
8. Spaghetti serving spoon
There is a hole in the middle of a pasta ladle and it’s there for good reason. It helps measure the sufficient amount of pasta for one. Unless you eat for two.
Sit in your car and look for an arrow beside the fuel gauge. That tells you which side of the car has the fuel cap. Helps you park the right way when filling up.
Those oven drawers can store cooked food up until they’re ready to serve. That saves a lot of utensils in the sink and frees up storage space. Just watch out for the kids.
Peeling a banana can be annoying at times when the peel won’t come off. Flip the banana around and peel it from the bottom. It’s way easier and is the reason why monkeys peel bananas the same way.
There are different plungers for different drains. Use a flat plunger for a sink and a tapered-end plunger for the toilet. You can also use a plunger for whacking thieves.
Lots of drivers can’t figure out which side of the highway is the exit for their destination. Look up at the highway signs and if your destination is on the left, then the exit is on the left. If it is on the right, the exit is on the right.
Overusing detergent can damage clothes so use the cap of the detergent. It usually has a marker to help measure the right amount of detergent needed.
Most people use hairpins the wrong way, facing the bumpy side up and not knowing that facing the bumpy side down helps keep hair in place more securely.
You can use staple removers to remove keys from your keychain without having to use your fingernails. They’re sharp so be careful.
Always use the right amount of toothpaste. Check the packaging or ask your dentist for the right amount to use. Too little and you won’t get the health benefits. Too much is just a waste.
An oily and greasy scalp means you should focus your shampooing on the scalp instead of the hair. That’ss where all the oil and grease comes from.
Avoid getting mascara clumped up by not leaving it out to dry. And make sure you’re not pushing air into the bottle. That dries out mascara quite quickly and will create clumps in it.
It’s tempting to smack the bottle hard just to get the ketchup out. But with a Heinz Ketchup bottle, try tapping on the ’57’ and the ketchup should come out smoothly.
Cut the orange on both ends, from top and bottom, then open it up to enjoy the slices without any mess and to avoid getting sticky fingers.
Opening the jar of peanut butter after storing it means the oil gets separated and sits like a film. Store the jar upside down to make things easier when mixing the oil with the peanut butter.
Quit checking on that slow cooker every ten minutes. Opening it up allows heat to escape. The more heat inside, the faster your meal will be prepared. Time is of the essence so be patient.
There’s a specific way of loading a dishwasher. Don’t let anything get in the way of the detergent dispenser and do keep an eye on where the spray comes from. Face the dirtiest dishes towards the spray too.
Going for thinner slices of vegetables means using a peeler instead of a regular knife. The results will be different and amazing.
Throw in the liquids first, then the solids to make that smoothie blend more quickly. The blades of the blender won’t get stuck this way.
Coca-Cola is one of the most popular drinks in the world but it also has other uses. The acidic nature means it can be used to clean tiles, porcelain and even remove rust. Try it for yourself.
Toblerone is pretty hard on your teeth. The trick is to push the triangle in. It will break easily, making it easier to enjoy the chocolate. No need to nibble until it melts or breaks.
With cupcakes, there is usually too much icing on top and too much cake at the bottom. Cut the cake in the middle or twist with your hands to make a sandwich out of it.
Cars behind you with high beams on are annoying. Use the little tab under the rearview mirror to switch it between day and night mode. It will angle down the light so it won’t reflect straight into your eyes.
Flip over a padlock to see a small hole at the bottom. This drains out all the liquid that might get into the lock. If the key is stuck, pour oil in it and free the key.
It’s better to condition your hair first before applying shampoo. This protects hair from breaking while giving it better volume. The conditioner will be easier to wash out without leaving your hair flat.
Don’t throw those boxes away. Use them to store extra plastic bags. You get to reuse and recycle while saving some space. Plus you can get artistic.
A pill box can store other things too. Jewellery, screws, and smaller items can be stored in pill boxes. Helps you be organized and not lose anything.
Store beer in bottles with a narrow neck as much as possible. Beer remains colder for as long as possible. Avoid drinking from a can since it warms beer up pretty quickly.
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There are so many items around our household but can you honestly say you know what their intended uses are? It’s so common to take the usual cords, hangers, and detergent for granted while finishing chores but you’d be shocked to learn that there are proper ways to use them.
For starters, did you know you could use the hole in the saucepan to store your spoon?
Check out this list and see if you learn something new. If you know of another hack for these items, do share them with others.
