Ever faced an issue and wished you had known how to fix it? Life is already overwhelming, and there’s absolutely no time or energy to fulfill all the tasks assigned to us. While, there is, unfortunately, no cheat code to eliminate all these day-to-day problems, there are some useful hacks that will help you tackle them effectively.
Occasionally, you may hear a hack that sounds bizarre or odd, it seems impossible to be efficient. But when performed, it comes out as true and effective. In this article, we’ve selected 14 handy hacks that will simplify your life and help you save both time and effort. From kitchen to cleaning hacks, here’s how to get through your day more smoothly with the items you probably have at your home. So, let’s get started!
14 Handy Tricks You Won’t Believe Work So Well!
Hack # 1: Keep Flowers Fresh
Want your flowers to last and stay fresh for a long period? Place some ice cubes into the flower vase rather than watering them. The slow melting of ice keeps the water cool, which helps keep flowers hydrated, reduces decay, and hinders bacterial growth.
Hack # 2: Make Natural Plant Fertilizer
Next time you think about throwing away your banana peels, stop. They are packed with phosphorus and potassium and can work really well as a natural plant fertilizer. Just chop the peels and bury them in the soil or you can soak them inside water for a couple of days to make a liquid fertilizer, and your plants will love them.
Hack # 3: Repel Mosquitoes
Don’t have bug spray at home? No issue. Simply add Listerine mouthwash inside any spray bottle and spray around your outdoor areas to prevent mosquitoes from entering the house. While it’s not perfect, but it proves to be highly effective during times of need, as the powerful smell and alcohol ingredients in Listerine perform best to keep the mosquitoes away.
Hack # 4: Treat Chapped Lips
Irritated by dry and chapped lips? Don’t worry. Just mix Vaseline with little amount of honey to make a balm and apply It on your lips. This balm treats chapped lips because of its antibacterial properties and natural moisture.
Hack # 5: Get Rid of Mould
Throw out the harsh chemicals and opt for tea tree oil instead, which is an all- natural antifungal. Combine together a cup of water with a teaspoon of tea tree oil and pour it inside a spray bottle. Spray this solution on mouldy surfaces and clean the surfaces after a couple of hours.
Hack # 6: Soften Cookies That Gone Too Hard
Worried about hard cookies? You can easily fix this issue. Just put a bread slice with cookies inside an airtight container and see the magic. The bread slice will transfer its moisture to the cookies, which will make them soft once again.
Hack # 7: Clear Burnt Pan
Don’t know how to clean burnt pan? Take baking soda and throw it all over the burnt spaces of the pan, then add some water and mix to make a paste. Allow to sit this mixture for a couple of minutes. Now, scrub it off and you will notice burnt residue coming off effortlessly.
Hack # 8: Car De-Icer
Stuck outside without any de-icer? Relax. Just mix one part of water and two parts of rubbing alcohol together and add inside a spray bottle. Spray on windshield to rapidly dissolve the ice without harming the glass of the car.
Hack # 9: Conceal Furniture Scratches
Furniture scratches look totally unappealing, but you can easily tackle this issue with the help of a natural hack. Take walnut oil and rub it all over light scratches on wooden furniture in order to fix them. Don’t have walnut oil on hand? No issue, a small amount of cooking oil does the work, too. Just do this hack and see them disappear.
Hack # 10: Refresh Stale Bread
Thinking about throwing away the stale bread? Don’t. Lightly spray the bread using water and microwave it a few seconds to warm it. This technique will restore its softness and moisture like freshly-baked bread.
Hack # 11: Keep the Fruit Fries Away
Tired of watching fruit flies surround your fruits? Just mix vinegar and dishwashing soap in a small bowl and keep this bowl on the side of your kitchen to catch those flies.
Hack # 12: Extend the Shelf-Life of Cheese
Want to keep your cheese fresh for longer? Wrap your cheddar cheese in a greaseproof or waxed instead of using tin foil or cling film (Extra tip: Always put your cheese in a food container to prevent it from impacting the smell of your other food in the fridge.)
Hack # 13: Chop Onions Without Crying
Seriously, who doesn’t hate cutting onions and crying up like crazy? Just use a wet knife or chill your onions before chopping. This technique is beneficial for those with sensitive eyes since it reduces tears during chopping.
Hack # 14: Make Bananas Lasts Longer
One of the best hacks is probably this one on this list. To last your bananas for longer and keep them fresh, just wrap their stems in aluminum foil in order to slow down the process of ripening. Also, put them far from other fruits to stop them from rotting too sooner.
Final Thoughts
So, are you ready to improve your life and make everyday tasks easier? Ultimately, with the help of these handy hacks, you’ll be prepared to tackle many issues easily and effortlessly. Sit back and unwind with the time you’ll save using these amazing hacks!
So, which hack out of these do you like the most and want to give it a try? Or do you have any other hack to share? Which hack instantly makes your day-to-day task easier? Drop your valuable comments below, and let us know!
Numrah Fareed is a freelance writer and home organization enthusiast with a passion for practical, eco-friendly living. When not typing away at her desk, she’s experimenting with DIY cleaning hacks and helping readers simplify their routines one tip at a time.