8 Things We Ought to Do That We Had No Idea About

We can make our everyday lives simpler, secure, and more fun by using a few smart tricks and shortcuts. We can’t always figure out all of these tips and tricks on our own, but with the help of creative people, you can use some parts of ordinary items to simplify your life.

1. How to put aluminum foil on your doorknob for safety

It’s especially crucial to secure your house when you’re alone at night. One method is to use aluminum foil to cover the doorknob. As a result, it will be impossible for anybody to quietly unlock the door. It will also make it seem as if someone is home, which should discourage any potential burglars.

2. How to use tape to trap dust

Cut a 5 or 6-inch long piece of painter’s tape. With the adhesive side facing out, fold the tape in half along its length. Put the tape’s bottom half down below the spot where you’ll be drilling. When you begin drilling, the dust will settle on the upper side of the tape, so make sure it is facing up.

3. How to hang your clothes using a plastic chain

This is the best space-saving hack for a tight, high closet. T-shirts and other short garments can be hung with the aid of an inexpensive metal chain and an S-clip.

4. How to benefit from pads for sweaty armpits

A person’s natural scent can vary from person to person. Hyperhidrosis, often known as abnormal sweating, causes certain people to sweat more than average. The good news is that this issue has a low-cost workaround.

Adhesive patches may reduce or eliminate underarm sweating. Although cotton is often used for underarm pads, some goods include vinyl functions as an adhesive to increase the pad’s durability. Some of these reusable pads even come with straps so that they may be worn discreetly under clothing.

5. How to clean flip-flops in the dishwasher

Flip flops can be cleaned on the top rack of a dishwasher, so open them up and toss them in there. Put them down with the soles facing up so the spray can reach them. After the first wash, if the shoes still aren’t spotless, give them another go. If they have a strong odor or stain, you can try washing them in the dishwasher, but if they simply need to be rinsed off, you can skip the detergent.

6. How to silence your unbalanced washer

Get a few of those plastic pool noodles that kids use. By placing the noodles between the washer and the surfaces on either side, they are able to alleviate vibration issues.

7. How to clean a sponge in the dishwasher

Sponge cleaning is as easy as placing it in the dishwasher (on the upper rack) and selecting the drying cycle. It’s also possible to use a solution of half a teaspoon of powerful bleach to one quart of warm water and soak the sponge in it for a minute.

8. How to fix squeaky door hinges

A bar of soap, rubbed in a circular motion, may be quite useful for lubricating hinges and reducing the squeaking noise of doors. Then spin the door open and shut to ensure the soap reaches all parts of the mechanism.

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