7 tips to deal with small, daily inconveniences at home
Mishaps are a daily occurrence in any home. Annoying stains and things that don't work as they should are just some examples of this. Energy, money and serenity all vanish when we encounter these inconveniences. But there are some tips which could prove useful to overcome these problems.
Below, we have listed some of the most popular tips which you might consider using in your home.
A rubber band placed under the liquid soap dispenser will prevent you consuming too much every time it is used: less waste and money saved.
If you buy packaged, sliced bread in plastic bags, you can help it last a little longer by putting some paper towels inside the bag. A good alternative is to use cotton bags to store the bread.
Two tips for using the broom at home and cleaning more effectively: when the broom gets old, and the bristles are worn out, instead of throwing it away, trim the bristles with scissors. The broom will be almost new again!
And to make the broom pick up hair more easily, put a strip of duct tape on one side, sticky side out - the improvement will surprise you.
We all know that milk can be frozen, but how many of us have ever frozen milk in cubes to use in our drinks? Frozen milk cubes are perfect for many tasty drinks and, as they melt, provide a great flavor.
If chewing gum has got stuck to your clothes, freeze it by placing ice on it. This will hardent the gum and then you will be able to remove it much more easily with the help of a knife.
Oil and grease stains on clothes are a real pain, but there are ways to deal with this. If you want to use dish soap, it is generally advisable to rub a little on the stain - perhaps with the help of a toothbrush - and then wait for it to dry out completely before putting the garment in the washing machine. Alternatively, many use hair shampoo in the same way on oil stains!
