Save your sanity, time, and money with these genius (but simple) tricks.
1
If you don't want candles to stick, spray containers with cooking spray before the candles are inserted.
2
Mix vinegar and fabric softener for a great wrinkle-release spray.
3
Use soda can tabs to reinforce picture hangers.
4
Add a few drops of vodka and a teaspoon of sugar to soil or water to help plants live longer.
5
Eat a marshmallow or two to soothe a sore throat.
6
Rub a banana on the back of CDs and DVDs to remove scratches.
7
Apply VapoRub to your pets' wounds so they won't lick them.
8
Swipe some mayonnaise on water stains to remove them without harsh chemicals.
9
Rub some butter on the end of unfinished cheese to help it last longer.
10
Add saline to dried-up mascara to make it usable again.
11
Stick a lint roller in your purse to get rid of that hard-to-reach junk.
12
Use paper washers to get a freshly manicured look. It works especially well for French tips.
13
Put mustard on burns to help alleviate pain.
14
Get out your can opener to break through plastic packaging.
15
Trade in your matches for spaghetti noodles when lighting hard-to-reach candles.
16
Line a cereal container with a plastic bag for an in-car garbage can.
17
Force pesky lids open with a spoon.
18
Apply some Earl Grey teabags to sunburn to relieve the pain.
19
Place your phone in a bowl or a mug to amplify the sound coming from its speakers.
