From rice to tights, here’s how some common household items can help save the day.
1
Use Rice to Clean Oddly-Shaped Bottles
Rice is good for more than just eating. Mix dry rice with some dishwashing soap and you’ve got a quick solution for even your most difficult-to-clean bottles.
2
Save Your Wet Phone With a Salad Spinner
Suffering from a cell phone disaster? Grab some silica crystals, a salad spinner and a paper towel to save your investment.
3
Hide Money in a Lip Balm Tube
Keep money hidden and safe. In a few, simple steps, learn how to conceal your extra cash in a lip balm tube.
4
Chill Warm Drinks Fast Using Paper Towels
Keep your favorite beverages cool and ready to drink with this super quick and easy trick. All you need is a damp paper towel and 15 minutes in the freezer.
5
Hide Power Cords With a Freezer Basket
Use a spare freezer basket to neatly conceal and store all your power cords under a desk or table. This keeps them out of sight and out of mind.
6
Use Old Tights to Find a Lost Earring
That earring is not gone forever! See how you can find lost items around the home by using a vacuum, tights and a rubber band.
7
Turn a Sponge Into An Ice Pack
Need an icepack but don’t have any in your home? No problem. You can make your own with a sponge and plastic bag.
Will you try any of these hacks? What other uncommon uses do you have for everyday home items?
Very informative thank you so much I’d love to have more info on any new ones you might have thank you
Always looking for ways to make life easier. These tips are great!
These helpful household hints are terrific. They are practical and easy to use. Great ideas. Thank you very much.
I love it, My husband and I always wrap our frozen bottles of water in paper towels to keep them frozen longer when traveling. We will try some of the other ideas that were presented.
Great Information ! Thank you.
Excellent tips! Already found 3 earrings!! Thanks 👍
love the freezer basket idea
All of this info in the YouTube videos was fantastic!!! and helpful.
Thank you.
We’re so glad you found the videos helpful, Patti! Thanks for reading Extra Mile.
Thank You
I really like all these tips, they will be very helpful in my everyday chores, Thanks 😊
Practical and creative hacks. The dry the wet phone was very important
Definitely will try the wet paper towel around a drink and put in freezer for 15 minutes as I don’t always have ice on hand and like my drinks to be cold. Thanks for the tips!
Really like the freezer bag idea. Plan to use it.
Knew some and not others. Thanks
good ideas
Thank you for the information. Some things I knew about and others I did not.
Very informative. Thank you.
neat – every one.