Every day we surround ourselves with everyday objects that we certainly haven’t given much thought to. Why should we? Who wonders why the bottom of a bottle is curved or what the little dot next to the iPhone camera means? There are an infinite number of little things in our everyday lives that all serve a specific purpose. When you see what the true meaning or use of these following objects is, you will see things differently from now on. Read on and find out what you perhaps didn’t know about bobble hats, bottles and what helps against moldy bread.
Useful tips and tricks that will make your life easier from now on
The bottom of the wine bottle
Even if you may not have paid much attention to it before, the bottom of a wine bottle is always curved inwards. Why is that? There is a very simple yet valid reason for this. The inwardly shaped hollow ensures that the bottle stands securely and very stably. This type of bottle can also withstand more pressure. This is particularly important for carbonated champagne, as the bottle has to withstand a lot of pressure.
The base of the wine bottle
Loops on the shirt
The shirt loops on button-down shirts have now become a classic identifying feature. The loops originated on ships, more precisely in the Navy. Back then, space on ships was very limited and there was no room for closets or the like. To keep uniforms crease-free, shirts were hung on the back loop. It wasn’t until much later that the hanging loop was added to the collar. A really interesting purpose, isn’t it?
Loops on the shirt
The squares on the tube seam
The small squares on the tube seam of the toothpaste actually have a meaning and a purpose. During tube production, the squares help the machine to recognize where the tubes need to be folded and cut. This is not only the case for toothpaste tubes, but also for many other products. Incidentally, manufacturers now often print a QR code next to the square. This code encodes a product or margin number that is important to the manufacturer.
The squares on the tube fold
Vinegar in bread
Baking your own bread has now become a real trend. Healthy eating without additives is becoming more and more popular. The disadvantage of no additives is that the bread goes moldy more quickly. This can be prevented. Add a little vinegar and honey to the wheat bread dough the next time you bake it. Vinegar helps to prevent bread from going moldy so quickly in summer. The honey acts as a counterbalance to the vinegar and ensures a better crust.
Unbelievable! This is what happens when you pour vinegar over your bread.jpeg
The arrow next to the fuel gauge
Simple thing, great help! How often have you asked yourself in an unfamiliar car just before entering a petrol station: park on the left or right at the pump? Looking in the side mirrors usually doesn’t help and is also dangerous. If you then choose the wrong side, you have to deal with fuel hoses that are too short or simply have to park again. The small arrow next to the fuel gauge shows which side the tank is on.
The arrow next to the fuel gauge
Bamboo charcoal against bad odors
It’s really quite surprising why more people don’t use bamboo charcoal. You could almost call it an air purifier, and without any chemicals. The many tiny pores absorb the moisture in the air like a sponge. This prevents mold, for example, and therefore also unpleasant odors. Another practical feature is that you can simply place the bamboo charcoal in the sun every 2-4 weeks and then continue to use it. A really fascinating
Bamboo charcoal against bad odors
Rivets on jeans
There is probably no one who does not know the jeans pioneer Levi Strauss. In the days when miners worked hard and wore jeans, there was a problem: the jeans always ripped very quickly at the seams and so Levi Strauss invented the rivet. From then on, he created jeans models with rivet-reinforced pockets. This became the trademark of all jeans from then on. A simple solution that changed the history of jeans enormously.
Rivets on jeans
Additive on new clothing
There are two good reasons for adding a little extra fabric to new clothes. Firstly, the piece of fabric serves as a shopping aid to find shoes, accessories and clothes in matching colors. This means you don’t have to take the garment with you when you go shopping. On the other hand, the additive should help to carry out a wash test before putting the garment in the washing machine. This can avoid major problems and help with the choice of washing program.
Additive for new clothes
Pot handles
This trick is already well known to some amateur and professional chefs. For those who didn’t know this trick yet: pot handles are not just for holding pots. They are also great places to put cooking spoons. This has several advantages. Firstly, work surfaces stay clean and cooking spoons don’t get mixed up. A really practical tip that we will be putting into practice from now on so that we always have the right spoon to hand.
Pot handles
Additional holes for lacing
If you’ve ever wondered why sneakers have extra holes, you’re about to be amazed. Some people think that this is just for decoration, but the holes actually have a purpose. They can actually protect against painful blisters. Especially when buying new shoes, it is sensible to wear the shoes a little looser by pulling the laces through the extra holes instead of the usual ones. These holes have been designed so that the wearer can lace their shoes in different ways and thus have individual support when walking.
Additional holes for lacing
Pom poms
Who would have thought that pom pom hats originated with the Vikings. Back then, in the cold winter climate of Norway, the hats with the pom poms kept the head warm. The pom poms were sewn onto the hat to protect the seams. Years later, people began to sew buttons onto the hat instead of pom poms. However, this did not look particularly fashionable, but more like a small bean. Incidentally, this is where the name comes from.
Pom poms
Air vent in the airplane
Airplane windows have a small opening at the bottom edge. This has two purposes. The first purpose is to allow the airflow to escape. This prevents too much pressure in the aircraft cabin and also prevents the windows from breaking as the altitude rises. The other reason for this opening is to prevent the windows from misting up. This would actually happen due to the warm breath of the passengers. However, the opening prevents this, which is why it is so important and necessary.
Vent valve in the airplane
Grille in the microwave door
The microwave is a good example of the Faraday cage. During operation, strong microwave radiation is emitted in the metal cooking chamber. However, to ensure that little or hardly any of these rays reach the outside, each microwave window has the familiar black grid. This largely protects the surroundings from the radiation. This electrical shielding consists of a wire mesh or sheet metal. Incidentally, you should not look into the microwave for too long, as they are poor at dissipating the heat generated.
Grille in the microwave door
Dimples on golf balls
The main function of dimples is to give the ball stability during flight, generate lift and reduce air resistance. This was discovered by the first players who noticed that their worn balls, covered with edges and scratches, flew further than the new, smooth ones. What used to be a heuristic was later scientifically confirmed. A ball with dimples flies more than twice as far as a smooth one. Dimples are used to give the ball stability during flight, generate lift and reduce air resistance.
Dimples on golf balls
Bottles with long necks
Long-necked bottles have been very popular for some time now and there are two good reasons for this. From the brewery’s point of view, it’s simple marketing. Studies have shown that beer drinkers prefer long-necked bottles because they can be held with two or three fingers and the cold beer does not have to be held by hand and therefore does not warm up as quickly. These reasons may sound banal, but studies rarely lie, especially this type of study.
Bottles with long necks
Can closure
The can cap trick is actually somewhat outdated. In the past, the mouthpiece of the can was smaller than it is today and to make drinking easier, the cap was designed to act as a straw holder. Today, the mouthpieces are larger and you no longer need a straw. Incidentally, the practical can lids can also be used for other purposes and can help to keep your closet tidy and create more space. Who would have thought that a can could be so useful?
Can fastener
Take-away box
Take-away boxes have become increasingly popular in recent years. However, many people have no idea what the actual idea behind the box is. Of course you can eat straight from the box, which may work particularly well for smaller dishes such as rice, but you can also unfold the boxes to create a larger plate. A practical side effect: you don’t have to wash the dishes later because you don’t have to use any crockery.
Take-away box
Orientation key
Orientation keys are keys on keyboards such as computers, telephones and ATMs. One reason is to make input easier for blind people. The orientation keys on computers or typewriters are located on the F and J keys. They help to use the “ten-finger system”, which is indispensable in professional life today, and to find the keys without looking. On the numeric keypad, the orientation key is on the number 5. Here too, practice makes perfect.
Orientation key
Hole in the pen cover
There are two reasons for the hole in the pen cap. Firstly, it is to prevent the ink from leaking, because ballpoint pens without this type of “ventilation” contain sealed ink systems and are therefore under great pressure. Secondly, these mini-holes can actually save lives. People often chew on pens unknowingly and children in particular are not really careful here. The lid is quickly swallowed and this has already cost many people their lives. The hole means that if swallowed, the windpipe is not completely blocked and can thus provide protection until the emergency doctor arrives.
Hole in the pen lid
Microphone next to the camera
iPhone users probably already know it, but for those who haven’t heard about it yet, that little black dot next to the camera is a third microphone. However, this is only for noise reduction and not for sound recording. It serves to provide superior sound quality by eliminating background noise and also provides better sound when recording video in a crowded place like a concert. Since the iPhone 5, this is available on all iPhones.
Microphone next to the camera
Wavy side of the bobby pins
Many women don’t know it and therefore do it wrong. We are talking about bobby pins. Most people assume that the wavy side belongs on top, but this is wrong. In reality, the wavy side belongs downwards, i.e. on the head. The waves provide a better hold and are less likely to slip. The hair is held better by the wave shape and the hairstyle stays as it should. On the head. A small tip with an extremely big effect.
Wavy side of the bobby pins
Plastic cylinder on the cable
Electronic devices are known to generate electromagnetic waves. These can not only be permanently harmful to health, but can also interfere with other electronic devices. The small plastic cylinder on the cable of the device contains a ferrite core. This ferrite core acts as a so-called interference suppression filter and cancels out electromagnetic waves before they can be emitted via the cable. You will notice that all electrical appliances today have this ferrite core. Ferrite is a non-electrically conductive material that absorbs electromagnetic waves as they pass through it
Plastic cylinder on the cable
Apple charging cable with hook
Apple is known for its innovative ideas and designs. This also applies to the charging cable for Macbooks. The cables have small, fold-out hooks that make it easier to wind them up and keep them tidy. This prevents tangled cables and knots in the cable and also protects the cable. The device prevents the cable from being wrapped too tightly and possibly tearing. Another good idea from Apple.
Apple charging cable with hook
Blue part on the eraser
These erasers can remind many people of their childhood, but not many people know why there are two different colors. Some say you can erase pen ink with a certain side of the eraser, but actually this part is made for stronger and thicker paper. It was made for artists who use special types of paper instead of notebooks or loose-leaf paper. Isn’t it cool to solve one of the biggest mysteries of your childhood?
Blue part on the eraser
Square patch on backpacks
Square patches on backpacks definitely make the bags look cooler, but these patches actually serve another purpose besides aesthetics. The patches are called lashing squares or pig snouts and help people carry extra gear! Things that don’t fit in the pocket can be hung with strings and cords threaded through the lashing square. This is a pretty interesting tidbit and can come in handy on your next camping trip.
Square patch on backpacks
Colored ice cream scoops
There’s actually a reason why there are different colors of ice cream scoops. Believe it or not, ice cream scoops come in more than a dozen colors, with each individual color representing a specific serving size. The sizes depend on how many scoops fit in the cup. We bet you thought the bright colors were just for show.
Colored ice cream scoops
Brass door handles
Have you noticed that door handles are often made of brass? In fact, brass surfaces are resistant to bacteria build-up, which is important as so many people touch the door handle! Imagine if they used a different material. We shudder at the thought.
Brass door handles
Bottle cap
The plastic disk under a bottle cap may seem unnecessary, but it actually helps see the carbonation through. Although we don’t really know the exact science, the disk prevents soda from losing its fizz by trapping carbon dioxide. Who likes flat soda? Nobody.
Bottle cap
Rear view mirror tab
When you drive, you probably look in your rear-view mirror regularly. In case you haven’t noticed, the mirror has a tab at the bottom. Apparently, the tab allows you to change the position of your mirror so you’re not blinded by the headlights from behind. Although it deflects the light, you can still see what’s going on behind your vehicle!
Rear view mirror tab
Coin ridges
Have you noticed that quarters and dimes have ridges that are not found on pennies or nickels? Try checking the coins you have. The design is a holdover from the days when coins were minted in different weights to reflect their value. To stop the shaving and melting of coin edges to make new coins, they used precious metals to add the ridges.
Coin ridges
Grocery cart loops
Not many shoppers realize that the loops on the grocery cart can frame the fold-out section to protect the items you put in the cart. To prevent vulnerable items from being crushed, you can hang them from the loop. We think this is definitely an excellent example of good design!
Grocery trolley loops
Lined paper margins
Why does notebook paper have margins and why do they differ depending on the grade of the student? For the second part of the question, realize that the older you get, the harder things get. As for the first part, rat infestations were quite common and rats would chew on any paper they found! The edges were added so that even if rodents ate the edges, the important parts could be saved.
Lined paper edges
Paper condiment trays
Almost everyone loves dipping chips in ketchup, but no one likes coming back to fill the little paper condiment cups. It’s also pretty hard to dip into these cups because they are so tiny. Well, unfold the cup like this and your life will be so much easier!
Paper spice cups
Ladies’ underwear bag
Have you ever noticed and been mistaken for women’s underwear with secret pockets? If you’re wondering what the pockets are for, they’re actually panty gussets – extra fabric sewn in but not sewn shut. To be honest, underwear is much more comfortable when there are no extra seams. Apart from that, the pocket seems to be a good hiding place.
Women’s underwear bag
Plastic cup lid
This will blow your mind! The plastic lids that come with disposable cups are also intended as coasters. Of course, if you consume your drink in the car, this does not apply. However, if you want to sit down to enjoy your drink, the grooves in the lid make it a perfect coaster. Obviously, the lid doesn’t just prevent spillage.
Plastic cup lid
Removable car headrests
Perhaps you have sat in the back seat on family trips. Out of boredom, you probably played with the headrest in front of you. However, you may not have known that you can remove the headrest from the seat. It has been designed so that the metal bars can be used to crack the window in an emergency!
Removable car headrests
Red party cups
Who doesn’t know these Solo cups? Many people have some sort of memory with these cups, but perhaps few really know what the horizontal lines on them are for. For those who have no idea what the ridges are for, they are designed to indicate how much alcohol or drink is in the cup! The first line tells you that there is one ounce of booze or one shot. The second line tells you there is five ounces of wine. The top line tells you there is 12 ounces of beer.
Red party cups
Jerry Can Handles
For those who enjoy camping and traveling, a jerry can is a common sight. Many people know that you can store fuel (up to five gallons) in it, but only some know the purpose of the three top handles. As you carry the canister, its design allows for even distribution of the fuel inside. When carried by two people, both should hold the outside handles. You should hold the center handle when carrying it alone.
Jerry Can Handles
Wooden clothes hangers
If you’re thinking of sprucing up your closet, you can use wooden hangers, but did you know that they’re not just there for aesthetic reasons? Heavy clothes, especially those made of wool, can attract insects. Wooden clothes hangers repel creepy crawlies and moths. The cedar wood used makes the hangers smell pleasant. This prevents moths and beetles from getting near your clothes.
Wooden clothes hangers
Juice box flaps
You only have to look at this picture to know why the juice boxes have heavy lid flaps. The little one here has figured out what the flaps are for – to make it easier to hold your drink. Keep in mind that children ages 2 to 10 were considered when these juice boxes were made. When the flaps are folded like this, their tiny hands can hold the juice box better without it slipping. However, this trick is still handy no matter what age you are now!
Juice box flaps
Holes in Converse shoes
The holes on the side of Converse sneakers actually have a few functions. First, they let your feet breathe, because being in shoes all day can’t exactly make your feet hot! Another fun use for the holes is to add funky designs to how you tie your laces.
Holes in Converse shoes
Screwdrivers, but also wrenches
Follow our tips for a shocking revelation. You need to slide the end of a wrench over the tip of a screwdriver. Can you believe the screwdriver looks like this? This is a good trick to use when you need to deal with certain tricky angles. Isn’t that incredible? We are definitely intrigued!
Screwdrivers, but also wrenches
Medication packaging for adults
In case you didn’t know, you can childproof medicine bottles. Some of them even come with a cap that allows you to do this. To make your life much easier, just turn the bottle upside down! This hack is certainly great for adults, but make sure you don’t show it to children!
Medicine pack for adults
TicTac Hack
If you’ve been guilty of tossing some TicTacs into your hand and then putting them all but the one you want back into the container, we have great news for you. The notch at the top of a TicTac bottle cap is designed to catch only one TicTac when you tip over the opening. This saves you the time spent cleaning up your spill.
TicTac Hack
The hole in your spaghetti spoon
Yes, you can use these spoons to drain pasta, but their holes can also be used for something else! They can be used to measure the amount of spaghetti. All you have to do is put pieces of spaghetti through these holes and you will get a perfect measurement.
The hole in your spaghetti spoon
Grooves between tire treads
The impressions on your tires don’t just leave cool marks when you drive over a patch of snow. The deepest point in the grooves indicates the deepest point the tire should ever reach. If you notice that the tires on your vehicle are smooth and have no grooves, then you should definitely have them replaced as soon as possible!
Grooves between tire treads
Petrol pump lock
If you’ve ever wondered what the strange latch on the gas pump is for and why you have to stand there holding the pump when you fill up the car, then this handy trick will definitely give you the answers. This latch can actually be locked between the grooves of the gas pump handle, so you can walk away but keep pumping gas into your car!
Petrol pump latch
Toothpick holder
We bet you didn’t know that some toothpicks come with built-in holders. Break off the ribbed part of the toothpick and place it on the table. Then place the toothpick in one of the ribs. This helps to keep the toothpick hygienic before you put it back in your mouth. Plus, it’s really practical (and fun).
Toothpick holder
Packaging made from aluminum foil
Did you know that the tabs on the aluminum foil packaging are really useful? When you press the tabs in on both sides, the roll is locked into the box. This prevents the roll of aluminum foil from popping out of the box when you try to get some foil. Makes sense!
Packaging made from aluminum foil
Half belts on jackets
Generally seen on pea and trench coats, this style was originally developed for military personnel who wore oversized jackets that doubled as blankets. They added the half belt so soldiers could gather and hold the extra material and run free. Nowadays, it’s just a fashion trend.
Half belts on jackets
Utility knife cap
It may be hard to believe, but the plastic cap on the end of a utility knife actually has a pretty important purpose. When you pull it out, you’ll notice that it’s attached to something that’s part of the brand new knife. You simply break off that plastic edge and you have a sharp knife!
All-purpose knife cap
Staple plates
Most people don’t know that the metal plate of a stapler is called an anvil. They also don’t know that when the stapler is turned upside down, it can be adjusted by turning the wheel. When the wheel is aligned with the square it sits on, the stapler can be used for a “temporary staple”. This pushes the staple arms outwards instead of inwards, making it easier to pull the staple out later. Now you are no longer one of the many people who don’t know about this.
Staple plates
The hole in your lollipop stick
We bet when you were a kid, you loved using your lollipop as a whistle too. Believe it or not, they didn’t just add the hole to your entertainment. When melted candy is poured into the mold, some seeps into the hole and when it hardens, the candy doesn’t fall off the stick. That’s pretty interesting.
The hole in your lollipop stick
The letter order on your keyboard
It feels like alphabetical order is the most practical way to arrange the letters on your keyboard. They first used keyboards for typewriters with metal arms. Users typed so fast that the key arms got stuck on the normal one! They changed it to prevent this, and the design remained.
The letter arrangement on your keyboard
Ribs in the audio jack
Why are there ribs in the audio jack? Apparently, the material of these ribs helps to protect the wires and keep them there. This, of course, prevents unwanted interruptions. In addition, they also help to determine which direction the sound should go. There is one band for the right and one for the left headphone.
Ripping in the audio socket
Silica gel packets
Silica gel packets are nothing new if you buy a lot of new purses and shoes. They help keep the product fresh and clean by protecting it from moisture. In case you ever drop your cell phone, you can use it to soak up the water instead of rice.
Silica gel packets
Colored toothpaste
There are three colors in Aquafresh toothpaste: red, blue and white. We bet you didn’t even think they meant anything. Apparently, the blue stripes indicate that it refreshes and cleanses the mouth, while the red stripe means that it has plaque-control properties. What a fascinating thing to learn.
Colored toothpaste
The mysterious square in your McFlurry spoon
We’re here to tell you what that square hole at the top of your McFlurry spoon is for. Apparently, the same utensil you use to eat your cold snack is the same utensil you used to make it! It works by attaching the square to the machine and then mixing the topping and ice cream together. Cool what?
The mysterious square in your McFlurry spoon
TV cable trick
This is the trick for you if you want high-speed TV at home without having to pay the ridiculous prices. Stick with Netflix, but enjoy old-fashioned TV with the help of new tech disruptors. You can trick out devices with a power outlet and TV antennas. They help you get high-definition signals from networks like CBS, ABC, Fox, PBS, NBC and FX!
TV cable trick
Make threading needles easier
Sewing can actually be a fun little hobby. It’s relaxing, therapeutic and productive! However, we have to admit that we absolutely loathe sticking the threat in the needle hole. If you need to sew something, just dip the edge of the thread in nail polish first. This will harden it and solve your problems!
Make threading needles easier
Olive oil, not just as a dressing for salad
If you have olive oil at home, you don’t have to spend a lot of money on expensive beauty products. It’s exactly the same as what you use for your pasta and bread! You just need to apply a tiny amount of it to your body and face. In no time at all, dryness will be replaced by moisture.
Olive oil, not just as a dressing for salads
Use a tennis ball for parking accuracy
Parking can be difficult. We’re not just talking about parking outside… parking in your own garage can be stressful too. How can you solve this problem? Simply tie an old tennis ball to a string and then position it so that it hangs from the garage roof. You will feel it immediately when you hit the ball. All you have to do is take it as a sign to press the brake.
Use a tennis ball for parking accuracy
Strain food with tights
Don’t be in a hurry to get rid of your old pantyhose. After all, it can be very useful in the kitchen. The holes on tights are so small that they can filter out particles that a normal strainer cannot. It’s unexpected, but it works!
Straining food with tights
Grooming your eyebrows with a toothbrush
Apart from brushing your teeth, what else can you do with your toothbrush? Quite a lot, to be honest. However, we highly recommend using your replacement to make sure your brows are fleek. This will also be a lot cheaper than a real eyebrow brush.
Grooming your eyebrows with a toothbrush
Loosen doors with Vaseline
Some noises are just too annoying. For one thing, squeaky doors really get on our nerves. You would never have thought that there is a very simple solution to this. All you need to do is apply some Vaseline to drawer runners, door hinges and other things that might squeak. Easy as pie, am I right?
Loosen doors with Vaseline
Mason jars for utensils
You’ve probably seen Mason Jars all over the internet, especially on Pinterest. There’s a good reason for that. It turns out that they are a great item to have around the house because you can use them for so many different things. Whether you want to store pens, food or kitchen utensils, the possibilities are endless. The best part is that you can customize them however you want.
Preserving jars for utensils
Keys painted in different colors
Almost everyone has more than one key. Whether it’s for the front door, the gym or the letterbox, it’s easy to lose track of which key is for what. It’s frustrating to stand in front of the front door and try to figure out which key is the right one. The best way to avoid this problem is to paint each key a different color.
Painting keys in different colors
Tennis balls can protect the floor
It’s pretty annoying when a chair squeaks, isn’t it? You’ll be glad to know that there’s a simple solution to this problem! All you need to do is buy a few tennis balls and cut a slit in the center of each one. Slide a ball over each chair leg and that’s it! This will also protect your floor from scratches.
Tennis balls can protect the floor
Shine furniture with olive oil
You may not notice it so much, but wooden furniture gets dirty and dusty very quickly. Sometimes it can be difficult to figure out which products are best to use on the furniture you have. That’s why we found this amazing trick. Put a tiny bit of olive oil on your wooden furniture and then wipe it off with a microfiber cloth. See how shiny the wood will be afterwards!
Make furniture shine with olive oil
Dust off your home with old tights
Don’t throw away the old tights you no longer wear. You can reuse them to dust things around the house. Just slip them over a pair of tongs and you can dust both sides of the blinds at once. You can even attach them to a small object to reach the small crevices on a windowsill or the far corners of furniture.
Dust your home with old tights
DIY baking soda air freshener
We all know how good baking soda is for absorbing weird odors. However, mix some with essential oil and you have a great DIY air freshener! Simply mix some baking soda in a jar with a few drops of your favorite essential oil and cover it with a cloth. Secure the cloth to the jar with a rubber band.
DIY baking soda air freshener
Use tea bags for deodorizing
Aside from making comforting hot or delicious cold drinks, tea bags can be used in more ways than one. You can use them to purify your skin or even clean your room! In this hack, we explain how to use them in new ways. Take some used tea bags and place them in a few places in your fridge. This will help absorb lingering odors and ensure your food doesn’t leave a bad smell behind when you open the fridge.
Use tea bags to deodorize
Clean your dog’s coat with vinegar
We can all agree that the smell of vinegar is not too strong. However, it’s a fantastic item that can be used in so many different ways, so make sure you have a bottle in the house. If you want to clean your pup, get a cup of vinegar and mix it with a liter of water. Rub it – gently – into your dog’s coat and then rinse it off.
Clean your dog’s coat with vinegar
Remove dark circles with metal spoons
It can be quite frustrating to wake up from a good night’s sleep with puffy eyes. We have good news for you – there is a solution! Use metal spoons. Before you go to sleep at night, put a few metal spoons in the fridge or freezer. Then place them gently over your eyes in the morning. The cold helps to tighten the skin and stimulate blood circulation. The cold also soothes redness and irritation.
Removing dark circles with metal spoons
New uses for baby wipes
Of course, we all know what baby wipes are and what they are normally used for. But did you know that you can also use them in many other ways? In fact, you can use them to clean a dirty computer screen or a dusty keyboard – just be careful.
New uses for baby wipes
Don’t throw away old butter wrappers
This is the money-saving trick you’ve always wanted! The next time you finish a stick of butter, don’t throw the wrapper away. Instead, put it in the fridge or freezer. Then, when you need to cook and prevent food from sticking, use the wrapper! You will be spared expensive non-stick sprays.
Don’t throw away old butter packaging
Deter insects with cinnamon
It’s so frustrating to have an insect infestation in your home. Luckily, we know how to take care of it! Don’t spend money on expensive pesticides, just sprinkle some cinnamon where you have the most insects. This will keep ants and cockroaches away. Not to mention your house will smell like cinnamon!
Deter insects with cinnamon
Kool-Aid powder can replace dishwasher detergent
This sounds pretty weird, but hear us out. When you mix baking soda, coarse salt and four packets of lemonade Kool-Aid, you get a DIY dishwasher detergent. The most important thing to mention is that this only works with the lemonade flavor because it contains citric acid.
Kool-Aid powder can replace dishwasher detergent
Soften your cuticles with shampoo
You’ve probably never thought of doing something like this, but once you try it, you’ll be hooked! To take your manicure to the next level, pour some leftover shampoo from the bottom of the bottle into a bowl of warm water. Dip your hands in a little and see what happens. This will give your skin and nails some much needed moisture. Not to mention, you won’t waste the last of your shampoo!
Soften your cuticles with shampoo
Reuse cereal bags
It’s really important to reduce the amount of plastic we use every day. This hack will help you reuse plastic! Instead of throwing away empty cereal bags, use them to store food. You can even use them to pack lunches for work.
Reuse cereal bags
Chupa Chups
This well-known lollipop brand has a unique hole at the top of each stick, and for good reason. You may be wondering what the reason is, so we’ll tell you. The square hole is placed there to hold the lollipop in place during the manufacturing process.
Chupa Chups
Heinz
At the height of their sales, Heinz had 57 different types of food on offer. These days, however, they place the number 57 on the bottle to represent the spot you need to hit for the ketchup to flow easily. It’s a handy trick to get the last bit of ketchup out.
Heinz
Staple remover
Tired of ruining your manicure or even breaking a nail while trying to get a key on your keyring? Just grab a staple remover! This product can be used for so much more than just removing staples. It allows you to easily add keys to your keyring.oblem.
Staple remover
Clothes hangers
Another item that can be used in many different ways are hangers. You can use one to keep your jewelry perfectly organized without having to deal with the clutter of a jewelry box. With this trick, you can see all your necklaces and bracelets without having to untangle them all.
Hanger
Rubber band
Not many people are interested in hiring a professional painter and having to spend all that money when they can do it themselves. However, one of the main problems with painting is that paint gets all over the place and your brush is soaked in it too. For this scenario, use this trick. Take a rubber band and wrap it vertically around the paint can. This will give you a place to wipe the excess paint off your brush.
Rubber band
Straw straws
Another brilliant solution for tangled jewelry? Straws. When you’re traveling, the secret to avoiding tangled necklaces is to use straws. Thread each necklace through a straw and close it. Then pack them as usual.
Straws
Safety pins
If you have to deal with static electricity on your clothes, don’t worry, we have a trick for that too. Just get a safety pin and attach it to the inside seam of your pant leg. Just like magic, the static cling will be gone!
Safety pins
Plastic water bottle
An easy way to separate egg yolks from egg whites is to use a plastic water bottle. Get an empty bottle and then squeeze it. Slowly release the pressure directly over the egg yolk. This will suck the yolk into the bottle and hold it there. From there, simply press the bottle over the bowl you want to put the egg yolk in.
Plastic water bottle
Button
This hack will keep you from worrying about losing one or both of your favorite earrings while traveling. Pack them like this and your problem will be solved. Get a spare button and lock the earrings into the holes. Then pack them away! The button prevents them from separating.
Button
Glasses case
If you are traveling and don’t want to lose all kinds of small items, you can reuse an old glasses case that you no longer need. It can also be used as a small storage box at home! It’s a great way to keep track of all the little knick-knacks you have.
Glasses case
Multipurpose chalk
Chalk has more uses than we ever thought. Hard stain? Rub the stain with chalk, especially around the ring. If you do this before you throw it in the wash, the stain’s oils can be absorbed. You can also use it to keep ants away by drawing chalk lines where they normally enter. The calcium carbonate will deter them immediately. Finally, rubbing chalk over cracks hides them until you’re ready to paint. Your walls will look brand new.
Multipurpose chalk
Pockets with zipper top
These can be used to easily create a funnel if required. Simply cut off one of the corners and pour the liquid through the top of the bag. You can also use these to ice cupcakes, cakes and pastries. Another crazy trick is to use these zipper tops to clean your shower head. You can do this by using white vinegar and attaching the bag to your shower head for 30 minutes.
Bags with zipper top
Wax paper
Using wax paper can help you dry those accidentally wet books. Whether it’s cookbooks or a simple accident, this tip is great for avoiding accidental mistakes. Place the wax paper between the wet pages and they will dry without smudging the ink.
Wax paper
Metal piece on the tape measure
The metal piece at the end of the tape measure is also called a stop bracket. It has several functions. The hole in the stop bracket, known as the “eye” in specialist circles, makes measuring easier and allows the tape measure to be held in place with screws or nails. The stop bracket can also be moved forwards and backwards. This is not a production error, but makes it easier to measure inside and outside lengths. The “teeth” on the stop bracket allow you to “hook” the tape measure if you only have one hand free.
Metal piece on measuring tape
Starbucks lid
If, like us, you go to Starbucks every morning in your sleep to get your iced coffee or latte, then you probably haven’t figured this out yet either. But some Starbucks fans have revealed what they use their plastic lids for – as coasters! The plastic cup fits incredibly well into the lids of the hot and cold drink cups – simply peel off the top and insert the cup into the inner grooves of the lid (we’ve always wondered what they’re for!)
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Starbucks lid
Banana
If you’ve been peeling your bananas from the stem end your whole life, then you’ve been living your life wrong. You’d think that after thousands of years of evolution, we would have learned how to properly peel a banana from our ape ancestors. But apparently not. Instead of taking the stem end and twisting it around to get to the fruit (and you end up having to throw away the top part because it gets too mushy while you’re trying to open it), you just squeeze the “bottom” end and a whole banana opens up without you getting bruises!
Banana
Spaghetti spoon
Like many of us, you’ve probably used the spaghetti spoon (you know, the one with the hole in the middle) to drain your pasta and put it on your plate. But did you know that the hole in the middle isn’t just for draining your pasta? It also has another function: it helps you measure the amount of spaghetti you need to cook. Simply push the uncooked spaghetti through the hole until nothing fits in, then you have the right amount for one person. You’ll never cook too much pasta for you and your other half again!
Spaghetti spoon
Oxo cubes
Oxo cubes may be a tasty and convenient way to season our meals, but they also make quite a mess. All those crumbs always end up on the worktop, no matter how tidy we think we are, not to mention your fingers smelling like stock cubes. But the Oxo people had already thought this through, we just didn’t realize it yet. Instead of opening the Oxo cube and then crumbling it, the silver foil is designed so that you can unfold it into a flat bag and crumble it inside before tearing it up and putting it straight into the pot. Give it a try!
Oxo cubes
Frying pans
Are you tired of leaving a dirty spoon on the kitchen counter and wiping it behind you every time you stir the pot? We are too. Well, frying pans not only have a handy hook for hanging – the little hole in the handle – but also a place to store your spoon while you’re cooking! Just stick the dry end of the wooden spoon in the hole and the dripping end will still be above the pan, so no mess. Clever!
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Frying pans
Aluminum foil
We feel like we use aluminum foil almost every hour – we really would be lost without it. But there is one little thing that bothers us… It’s all well and good having it on a roll, BUT only if the roll stays in the box and doesn’t roll up on the kitchen floor at lightning speed. Turns out we were doing it all wrong – most tin foil (and other similar products) have little cardboard tabs at either end of the cardboard tube that you have to push inwards to secure the roll in the box. Why didn’t we think of that…?
Aluminum foil
Chopsticks
Not that we can use chopsticks, but if we tell ourselves that it’s easier to use chopsticks than a fork to eat our egg fried rice, we always have to think about where to stick them between bites. You don’t want them lying flat on the table (especially because you know when the last time you washed the table was…. ) and they don’t balance well on the edge of a giant pasta bowl without falling in and getting wet. But this Reddit user has the perfect chopstick hack that solves all your problems. Instead of keeping that annoying block of wood at the end of your chopsticks, you can snap it off and use it as a pad between bites. Ingenious!
Chopsticks
Kitchen towel
You might think there’s only one way to use a kitchen towel (how could we go wrong?), but this latest prank has proven otherwise! We’re all guilty of using too much towel to save the carpet from another juice disaster. But using too much towel not only drives up the cost of your shopping cart, it’s not environmentally friendly either. Scientist Joe Smith has found that it’s most efficient to tear off a paper towel and fold it in half rather than placing it directly on the stain, as this significantly increases the amount of moisture the sheet can absorb. This is due to the so-called “interstitial suspension”, i.e. the space created between the two layers allows the moisture droplets to adhere to the towel and to each other between the folds. Clever!
Kitchen towel
Backpack diamond
We always tend to overlook little details on our everyday items that we don’t immediately understand, and that goes for this common feature on a certain type of backpack as well. Jansport backpacks are becoming increasingly popular, and many people assume that the small diamond-shaped patch is simply a small embellishment. However, they have a name – “lash tab” or “pig snout” – and are used to attach extra gear to your backpack with a string. Whether it’s extra shoes, a flashlight, a thermos flask or a sleeping bag – everything can be strapped on with the little “pig snout”. This saves you valuable time because you don’t have to rummage around in your rucksack and you also have more space in your rucksack!
Backpack diamond
Straightener
There’s life-changing news for all of us who like to straighten our hair from time to time – Facebook users have discovered that there’s a European plug hidden in the plug of your favorite straightener. Facebook user Gemma Louise Bullock uploaded the picture above along with the caption: ‘I saw a post that said there was a continental plug if you unscrew the plug on your GHD…. So I unscrewed mine. And lo and behold I learned something new today…. Did you know that already? Our vacations will never be the same again!
Straightener
Yankee Candle
Don’t you hate the disappointment of reaching the bottom of your Yankee Candle but not being able to burn the last inch? Well, there’s a new hack that will change your Yankee Candles forever and make sure you don’t waste a drop of your favorite scent! A Facebook user has revealed a nifty trick that allows you to reuse the last bit of wax that won’t burn when the wick wears out. If you put your candle jar in a pot of boiling water, the wax melts and you can pour it into smaller containers to use as burners. Ingenious!
Yankee Candle
Jeans mini pocket
How often have you been annoyed by the tiny pocket on your jeans? It’s too small to put even a handful of coins in, let alone try to fit a cell phone. So what’s the point of this little piece of denim? According to Levi Strauss, the legendary jeans manufacturer, the bag was originally designed for cowboys in the 1800s. The cowboys, who rode horses and carried guns, wore their watches on chains and kept them in their vests. To prevent them from breaking, Levis introduced this little bag in which they could keep their watch. It’s just a shame that we don’t have a pocket watch
Jeans mini bag