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Everyday products have secret uses you’ve probably never tried. Discover clever life hacks and hidden functions that turn ordinary items into surprisingly useful tools. These simple tricks are easy to copy and can save you time, effort, and frustration. See how many of these smart everyday hacks you already knew.
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00:00You see these blades? They have notched corners to make your cutting experience smoother.
00:05Ooh!
00:06The front edge notch helps with separating blades during manufacturing,
00:10while the trailing edge notch helps the blade glide easily.
00:14And a fun fact! That notch on the front also helps you spot unused sections of the blade,
00:20just a little visual indicator to make your life easier.
00:23When it comes to silver versus black blades, they're both made from the same stuff.
00:27But black blades are sharper and are better suited for cutting through tough materials,
00:33while silver blades strike a balance between cutting power and durability.
00:37If you want that extra cutting oomph, go for black.
00:41Oh, almost forgot. The only thing those blades aren't meant to cut is food.
00:46It has a rust-proofing oil coating, which is not safe for humans.
00:51Check this one out! It's totally giving me childhood vibes.
00:55Now, I remember my grandma having tomato-shaped pin cushions just like this.
01:00And sometimes they would look more like a salad, with a little pepper thrown in there.
01:05Well, believe it or not, this salad actually has a purpose.
01:08The tomato keeps your pins in place, while the pepper keeps them sharp.
01:13Those peppers are filled with sand, which helps keep your pins nice and sharp.
01:18And it's not just sand.
01:19Crushed walnuts can also be used to keep your pins in tip-top shape.
01:25Now, look at this multiple pocket tool and this little hook on it.
01:29It's a bit of a mystery, but it's actually pretty handy.
01:32I counted at least four different applications.
01:35One, you can use it to carry all sorts of awkward stuff, like camping gear or heavy parcels.
01:41Two, need to twist some wire or play around with knots?
01:45Once, the parcel hook has got you covered.
01:48Three, this hook can save the day with those stubborn zippers, like the ones on your luggage.
01:53Four, it's great for pretending to be a budget version of Captain Hook.
01:58If you know more applications, let me know in the comments.
02:02Apple users, with this feature, you'll never get laundry surprises again.
02:07Now, I bet you've had this situation at least once in your life.
02:11You wash your stuff, and when you take it out of the washing machine, the size seems to only fit
02:16your cat.
02:17Your iPhone camera can actually translate those funky laundry symbols for you.
02:22There are two requirements, though.
02:24You must have iOS 17, and your phone must be in English.
02:28Take a photo of the care label, go to the Photos app, and see the details of the image.
02:33Everything will be automatically decoded and explained to you.
02:38Now, many toasters come with nifty, removable crumb trays at the bottom.
02:43It's super important to give these trays a good clean every now and then to keep your toaster running smoothly
02:48and avoid any potential fire hazards.
02:51Just pop them out, shake out the crumbs, and you're good to go.
02:55Where you shake them out is up to you.
02:58Those little compartments on your gas pump aren't just for show.
03:01They're actually there to hold your cap while you're filling up.
03:04This nifty feature keeps things tidy and prevents any spills or drips on the handle.
03:10So, say goodbye to messy refueling experiences and hello to a cleaner pump.
03:15Plus, it makes the whole process way more convenient and efficient.
03:20Now, I'll bet your oven gets so greasy and dirty sometimes that you can even hear it oink.
03:26Just kidding.
03:27I know you're a tidy person.
03:29Anyway, if you're looking for a way to bring your kitchen cleaning to a whole new level, here's a tip
03:35for you.
03:35Most oven doors have handy latches that let you pop the door off for easy cleaning, saving your pore back
03:43from the strain.
03:44When you're draining noodles or potatoes, there's no need to bother transferring everything to a colander in the sink.
03:51Just throw the colander right into the pot, hold it down, and pour the liquid out.
03:56It makes life so much easier, especially when you want to save that starchy water for recipes.
04:02It's a must for authentic pasta, by the way.
04:06So, let's say you've snagged this gem at a thrift store a while back for just under a dollar.
04:12It's seen better days, serving as an ashtray, but you decide it's time to give it a new lease on
04:18life.
04:18Here's the lowdown on how to make it shine again.
04:22Mix up a solution of boiling water, baking soda, and table salt in a bowl lined with aluminum foil.
04:29Let the piece soak for about 15 minutes and repeat this process three times.
04:34In between soaks, gently scrub any rough spots with a microfiber cloth.
04:39After the final soak, dry the piece off and rub on some toothpaste, baking soda, and peroxide.
04:46Buff out any remaining tarnish with a clean, dry microfiber cloth.
04:50Rinse it off, and now your piece is practically gleaming like a mirror.
04:57These aluminum foil boxes have nifty little tabs on the sides that make it super easy to grab a sheet
05:03without any hassle.
05:04It's like a fancy little bonus that makes the product a breeze and ensures you'll have a smooth sailing experience
05:11every time.
05:13Manual can openers often come with a handy built-in feature, also known as a bottle opener.
05:19It's like getting two tools in one.
05:21But did you know that this bottle opener actually has another useful function?
05:26It can help you loosen those stubborn, hard-to-open jars.
05:30Simply lift the lid slightly at a couple of points with the bottle opener, and then watch it as it
05:36effortlessly twists right off.
05:38Yeah.
05:41Okay, I just found that, apparently, you're supposed to save the first and last slices of a loaf of sliced
05:47bread for last.
05:48It's like a bread hack or something.
05:50Apparently, those end pieces help keep the rest of the bread fresher for longer, and you shouldn't eat them until
05:56you've devoured the rest of the loaf.
05:57So, next time you're making a sandwich, save those heel slices for the very end.
06:03Even bread-eating needs a good strategy.
06:06Now, look at those blue levers on the top rack of your dishwasher.
06:09I was curious about them, too.
06:11And it turns out they are actually water bottle sprayers.
06:15They help to ensure that your bottles get a thorough cleaning and rinse during the wash cycle.
06:21Many vegetable peelers have those little scoops on top for taking out the eyes from potatoes.
06:27And here's a cool tip.
06:29You can actually use vegetable peelers in both directions to peel faster.
06:33But most people just stick to one direction.
06:37When using yellow mustard, make sure to push the lid of the bottle all the way open until you hear
06:43a satisfying click.
06:44This way, the lid will stay securely in place and won't get in the way when you're dispensing the mustard
06:50onto your food.
06:51It's a simple step that can make your condiment experience hassle-free and enjoyable.
06:56So there!
06:59You know that little hole at the end of your pot or pan?
07:02Well, it's not just for show.
07:04You can actually use it as a handy holder for your forks and spoons.
07:08Next time you're cooking up a storm in the kitchen, just pop your utensils in that convenient little hole and
07:14keep them close at hand.
07:17Okay, just a heads up to remember to switch the direction of your ceiling fan for the changing weather.
07:23And to give it a good clean, too.
07:25I've seen that a lot of folks found it helpful before to reverse the fan's direction by flipping a switch
07:31for different seasons.
07:33So this is just a friendly reminder to go ahead and do it again, pushing hot air down and pulling
07:39cold air up.
07:42When you're chowing down for some pizza, just tear off the top of the box and use it as a
07:47big old plate.
07:48You can even rip the box in half and fold it to save some leftovers for later.
07:53Well, that's it for today.
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08:08What's hiding inside Coca-Cola cans and regular household batteries?
08:12Why do magnets affect breakfast cereals?
08:15Do crosswalk buttons actually work or are they just useless decorations?
08:21What does that USB symbol really mean?
08:24I'm not sure I know the answers to these and similar questions, but I'm eager to learn the truth together
08:31with you.
08:31Let's find it out.
08:33Coca-Cola cans have a secret few people know about.
08:37Here's a Coke can.
08:39Let's submerge it in a highly corrosive alkaline solution.
08:42The aluminum dissolves due to a process known as hydrolysis, and we can see a plastic liner inside the can.
08:49It's made from a polymer or epoxy resin and serves as some kind of a protective barrier between the aluminum
08:56walls of the can and the rather acidic soda.
09:00Despite a popular myth, household batteries don't actually contain liquid, and if you accidentally cut them open, no toxic liquid
09:08will spill.
09:08Most of them are dry cell batteries, which are made of electrochemical cells.
09:13Those convert chemical energy into electrical energy.
09:17Larger batteries often house numerous small cells within them, too.
09:22Even Tesla vehicle batteries consist of multiple small cells.
09:25When combined, they easily provide the necessary voltage.
09:31Most toothbrushes have differently colored bristles, but they aren't just pleasing to the eye.
09:36Those bristles, often blue, have a functional purpose.
09:39They're called toothbrush indicators, and their colors fade as you use the brush.
09:44The American Dental Association recommends changing your toothbrush at least four times a year.
09:50And by getting paler, these bristles help you figure out when it's time to replace your toothbrush.
09:56You'll probably agree that there's no better snack than a pack of chips.
10:00Some are flat, others have ridges.
10:02Is it just aesthetics?
10:04Not really.
10:06The main purpose of those lines on some kinds of chips is to help with the distribution of spices and
10:11seasonings.
10:11In other words, all those substances that make your chips taste like cheese are mostly stored inside the lines.
10:18Plus, the lines make chips crunchier.
10:22Now, this one might be a surprise, but some breakfast cereals are magnetic.
10:26That's because they're often fortified with iron in the form of a fine powder.
10:31Due to the added iron, cereal flakes get attracted to magnets.
10:35All this may sound kind of alarming, but in reality, the iron content in the flakes is minimal
10:40and doesn't pose any threat to your health.
10:44That clear fluid in gel pens is called the ink follower or stopper fluid.
10:49The gel in such pens contains pigment particles dissolved in a polymer solution.
10:54The main task of the stopper fluid is to be a barrier to prevent the gel from evaporating or leaking
10:59out.
11:00Without this transparent fluid, your gel pen wouldn't function.
11:05The fluid always stays in one position and doesn't get dissolved with the gel.
11:09Neither does it move backwards or flow out of the pen.
11:14Many pedestrian crosswalk buttons, namely in New York, are placebo buttons.
11:19They do literally nothing when you press them.
11:22Originally, they were functional after being introduced in 1964,
11:26but today, most of them don't affect traffic lights,
11:29which are programmed based on the real needs of the traffic flow.
11:33Why do such buttons even exist, then?
11:35It's a simple psychological trick, providing you with an illusion of control.
11:41You might have noticed that movie theater seats are almost always red.
11:46This choice isn't random.
11:48It has strategic importance, which is rooted in visual science.
11:52The thing is, red light has a longer wavelength.
11:55It means that it's the first color to disappear in low light.
11:58It allows the audience to concentrate better on the screen once the movie begins.
12:02Such a design choice enhances the viewing experience by minimizing distractions.
12:08Speed bumps are crucial for pedestrian safety.
12:11But at the same time, they can seriously increase car emissions
12:15due to the non-stop acceleration and deceleration they cause.
12:20To address this issue, some cities, like London, are testing fake speed bumps.
12:25Those are optical illusions painted on the road.
12:27They look raised from a driver's perspective, but in reality, they're flat.
12:32Authorities hope that this approach will slow down drivers
12:35without having a negative impact on the environment.
12:40Soda bottles are always filled in such a way that there's some space between the liquid and the cap.
12:46That's because soda contains carbon dioxide.
12:48It's a gas that can expand once the bottle's heated.
12:51If there's no gap in the bottle, it can break because of the pressure building inside.
12:57Also, when you open your drink, the gases go out in the form of bubbles,
13:01making the drink overflow.
13:03The gap helps with this problem, too.
13:07The USB symbol, looking like a trident,
13:10has always sparked multiple speculations about its origin.
13:14One popular idea is that it represents Neptune's trident
13:18and symbolizes power and adaptability.
13:20But there's also a little bit less exciting theory.
13:24A man who claimed to have designed the symbol in the 1980s
13:27stated that it was supposed to represent connectivity.
13:30The large circle symbolizes a computer,
13:33while the attached shapes, the circle, the triangle, and square,
13:37stand for different outputs.
13:40The design of a tennis racket has a specific feature known as the throat.
13:45It's an open space below the head of the racket.
13:48This space isn't just for storing balls,
13:51it also improves the racket's aerodynamics by letting air pass through.
13:55It seriously reduces drag during swings.
13:59Speaking of tennis,
14:01tennis courts are usually built with a north-south orientation.
14:05It helps minimize the impact of the sun's position during the game,
14:08ensuring that neither player has the sun directly in their eyes.
14:13Look closely at a tram's overhead lines,
14:16and you'll see that its contact wires zigzag back and forth
14:20instead of going in a straight line.
14:22That's because all trams have pantographs attached to their roofs.
14:26The upper part of the pantograph is gradually worn down by the overhead wire
14:31and eventually needs to be replaced.
14:33To wear it down evenly,
14:35the wire is not installed strictly along the tram's path,
14:39but in zigzag patterns.
14:40As the tram moves,
14:43the pantograph slides along the wire,
14:45and it wears down evenly.
14:48Those cone-shaped water cooler cups?
14:51Their shape is intentionally designed
14:53to prevent users from setting the cups down.
14:55This allows employees to minimize the risk of spilling water
14:59on their desks around various electronic devices.
15:02Plus, less material is used to produce cone-shaped cups,
15:05which makes the process less wasteful and more cost-effective.
15:09It also kind of supports sustainability
15:12by encouraging people to drink their water quickly
15:14and dispose of their cups immediately after.
15:19Most suitcases have two zipper pulls,
15:22and it serves several purposes.
15:24First of all,
15:25if one zipper fails,
15:27the other can keep the suitcase closed.
15:29Even better,
15:30having two zippers allows you to have easier access
15:33to small sections of your suitcase
15:35without having to open it entirely.
15:38And finally,
15:39when you have two zippers,
15:41you can connect them with a padlock for increased security.
15:46Some plastic milk containers have dents on their sides.
15:49These dents serve several purposes.
15:52When milk spoils,
15:53it usually causes swelling and high-pressure buildup inside the container.
15:57That's when the dent pops out
15:59and doesn't let the jug blow up.
16:01Plus,
16:02if you decide to freeze the milk,
16:04it will expand like any other fluid.
16:06And then again,
16:07the indentation will pop out
16:09and prevent the container from breaking inside your freezer.
16:14If you ever had a problem figuring out
16:17why fake pockets exist,
16:18you need to hear this.
16:20The main reason is that
16:22if a clothing item has a specific cut or shape,
16:25pockets may spoil it.
16:26They can alter the item's shape
16:28either in the warehouse
16:29or already on the retail rack.
16:31The solution?
16:33Getting rid of the pockets in key areas.
16:35Plus,
16:36fake pockets are obviously cheaper
16:38and they don't get stretched out.
16:42The thermos wasn't actually invented
16:44to keep your coffee warm.
16:46It was made by a Scottish scientist
16:48who wanted a safe place
16:49to keep his chemicals at a stable temperature.
16:52So,
16:53he took two bottles,
16:54put the smaller one inside the bigger bottle,
16:57and vacuumed out the air between them.
17:02A label on your panties
17:04digging into your most sensitive spots
17:06is definitely not the best feeling.
17:08Sure,
17:09you can cut it off,
17:10but often that just leaves
17:12even sharper corners
17:13that can be more annoying.
17:14But what if you've been cutting those labels wrong
17:16this whole time?
17:18Check it out.
17:19On the left,
17:20the label is sewn into the seam,
17:22while on the right,
17:23it's just hanging on by a couple of threads.
17:25Just snip those threads,
17:27and voila!
17:28It's like the label was never even there.
17:31Plus,
17:31with this little hack,
17:32you can always pick panties in the store
17:34that are guaranteed to be comfy.
17:37If you've traveled to Europe recently,
17:39you may have noticed
17:40how nasty the bottle caps have become.
17:43Yeah,
17:43according to the law,
17:44they now have to scratch your nose.
17:46Oops,
17:46sorry,
17:47they have to be attached right to the bottle.
17:49If these bottles annoy you too,
17:51try this.
17:52Once you open the bottle,
17:54rotate the cap 90 degrees,
17:56and pull until one of the plastic connections breaks.
17:59And finally,
18:00turn the bottle until the cap touches your chin,
18:03not your nose,
18:04and drink.
18:05You've been using the colander
18:07in the wrong way all this time.
18:09This smart kitchen device has a hidden function.
18:12The traditional way of draining noodles
18:14involves dumping boiled noodles into a colander, right?
18:17But if your colander is about the same size as your pot,
18:20try this instead.
18:22Place the colander on top of the pot with the noodles,
18:25like a lid,
18:26and drain the water out.
18:28This method is faster and less messy,
18:31and it keeps your noodles in the pot where they belong.
18:35Toilet plungers and sink plungers are quite different,
18:39and the toilet version has a handy rubber flap
18:42called a flange that pops out from the cup.
18:44This flange fits snugly over toilet drains,
18:48giving you strong suction to tackle stubborn clogs.
18:52While a sink plunger won't help with toilet troubles,
18:55the toilet plunger can work on your sink or tub.
18:58Just make sure to keep that flap tucked inside the cup.
19:01And don't forget to give it a thorough clean with bleach
19:04before switching from toilet to sink use.
19:06You definitely don't want to mix things up.
19:10If you still work in an office,
19:12next time you print out something,
19:14make sure to check out this stapler built right into the printer.
19:17It can staple all the documents that fit in the slot at the same time.
19:21By the way, it's not something new.
19:24Such printers have been around since the 90s.
19:27Why buy a ruler and spend your hard-earned dollars
19:31if you can simply use a dollar bill to measure whatever you want?
19:35Only as long as this whatever is somewhere around 6 inches.
19:40A dollar bill is just about this size.
19:43Even though many people are sure that those tiny holes
19:47on the bottom left side of your iPhone are the speaker,
19:49they're actually a microphone.
19:51And speaking of iPhones,
19:53if you've got one of the latest models
19:55and your phone is out of juice,
19:57but there's no socket to be found nearby,
19:59here's a nifty trick.
20:01Grab a double-ended charger cord
20:03and connect it to another iPhone 15.
20:06Boom!
20:07Your phone gets a little power boost.
20:09I bet you've noticed that the hook on a tape measure
20:12is a little loose.
20:13Well, that's intentional.
20:15The hook moves just enough to account for its own thickness,
20:18ensuring both inside and outside measurements are accurate.
20:22So, if you ever thought it was broken,
20:24nope, it's just doing its job.
20:26As for the hole at the end,
20:28it's replacing the tape on the edge of a nail
20:30to get measurements from odd spots.
20:34The pockets on new suits are sewn shut
20:37to keep the jacket's shape during transportation and display.
20:40Of course, you can unpick them to use the pockets,
20:43but you need to be careful with what you put there.
20:46Anything heavy can easily distort the suit's shape.
20:49The important thing, though,
20:50is to remember to cut the threads
20:52holding the back vents together
20:54for better movement and comfort.
20:56Oh, and remember to cut those tacky stitches
20:58that fasten your new coat's vent,
21:00that flap on the back.
21:03Now, that sink squeegee thing
21:05actually hides a big secret.
21:08It can store water.
21:09Many sink squeegees have tiny holes
21:12that allow water to stay inside.
21:14But why would we need that water?
21:17Oh, you can release it as you squeegee,
21:19which will help you rinse the sink as you clean it.
21:23Here's a travel tip
21:24that will help you understand U.S. highways.
21:26In the U.S., highways with even numbers run east-west,
21:31and those with odd numbers run north-south.
21:34If a highway number starts with an odd digit,
21:37it's a spur,
21:37which means it doesn't reconnect to the main highway.
21:41If it starts with an even digit,
21:43it's a loop around or through a city
21:45that eventually reconnects with the main highway.
21:48And finally, numbers divisible by five
21:51are major highways meant for cross-country travel.
21:56Your iPhone camera can also translate laundry symbols,
22:00identify plants,
22:01and even recognize some bird species.
22:04It's like having a mini-encyclopedia in your pocket.
22:08Another trick,
22:09when using the markup feature
22:10while editing your photos,
22:12you might want to highlight a part of a picture.
22:15Put a circle around the needed area
22:17and keep your finger pressed down
22:18at the end of the stroke.
22:20Voila!
22:21Instead of a misshapen circle,
22:23you get a perfect one.
22:24It also works for squares, triangles, and stars.
22:29Barilla,
22:29probably the most famous pasta in the world,
22:32has teamed up with Spotify
22:34to create playlists that match the cooking time
22:36for different pasta shapes.
22:38Just start the playlist
22:39when you drop the pasta into boiling water.
22:42And when the music stops,
22:43your pasta is ready.
22:46Toasters have crumb trays at the bottom
22:49that you can and should clean regularly.
22:52Just slide it out and dump the crumbs.
22:54It's an easy way to keep your toaster clean
22:56and working well.
22:59You can use Google Maps
23:00to share your location in real time.
23:03Just tap your account icon,
23:04select Location Sharing,
23:06and choose how long to share.
23:07Your friends can track your progress
23:09and be ready when you arrive.
23:11You can also save your parking location
23:14by clicking the blue dot.
23:16Do you know that the knobs on some ovens
23:19have calibration screws on the back?
23:21You can adjust them
23:22to get more accurate temperature control.
23:24It'll definitely help you avoid overcooking
23:27or undercooking your meals.
23:30In non-prepaid gas stations in the U.S.,
23:33try pressing Enter
23:34before swiping your debit or credit card.
23:36It'll take you to the prepaid screen,
23:38and you can enter the amount you need manually.
23:43If you're drinking outside on a windy day,
23:45place some coins in an empty cup,
23:47and then put the cup you're drinking
23:49from inside the first one.
23:51The weight of the coins
23:52will help you keep your drink
23:54from getting blown over.
23:55Simple, but effective.
23:58Once you've peeled your potato,
24:00you might spot some tiny divots
24:02known as eyes
24:03that still have some skin on them.
24:06Many peelers come with a handy scoop
24:08designed to tackle these little guys.
24:10Just take the scoop,
24:11dig in, and pop them out.
24:13Easy peasy.
24:14Your favorite potato recipe
24:16will be totally eye-free in no time.
24:20A cell phone's camera
24:21can help you to figure out
24:23whether your remote
24:24is working.
24:24The camera is sensitive to infrared,
24:27so you just need to turn it on
24:28and point the remote at the camera
24:30while pressing the remote's buttons.
24:32You'll see the LED flashing in response.
24:35If you spot nothing,
24:37something is definitely wrong
24:38with the remote.
24:40Bonus fact here.
24:42White vinegar isn't just for cooking.
24:44It's also the real laundry hero.
24:46If you add it to your laundry,
24:48it'll take out all the bad smells
24:50from your clothes.
24:51The amount to add
24:52can be anywhere from a splash
24:54to a cup during the wash.
24:56And don't worry about the vinegar smell.
24:58It washes away completely,
25:00leaving your clothes fresh.
25:01It's also great for removing hard water buildup.
25:07Hey, if you're using your phone
25:09to watch something
25:10and are tired of propping it up
25:12and having it fall back down,
25:14try using your sunglasses.
25:16Simply place them upside down
25:18and use the parts that go around your ears
25:20to hold the phone in place.
25:22You can put old newspaper
25:24at the bottom of your trash bags
25:26to absorb food juices.
25:28This way, when you come to take out the trash,
25:30you don't get that gross liquid
25:32dripping onto your floor.
25:34If you have flowers
25:35that are starting to droop,
25:37try placing a copper coin in the water.
25:40Copper is a natural fungicide,
25:42so adding a penny to the water
25:44helps protect your flowers from bacteria.
25:47This way, your flowers
25:48will stay fresh for longer.
25:50You can use the spring from an old pen
25:53to stop your charger's wire bending and fraying.
25:57Just take out the spring
25:58and wrap it around the top of the wire
26:00near the connector.
26:02Moving objects through a door
26:03when it keeps closing is super annoying.
26:06So instead, tie a rubber band
26:09around the handle on each side of the door
26:11so that it crosses over the latch.
26:13The latch then won't be able to pop out
26:16and the door won't lock shut.
26:19You can use a paper clip
26:20to find the end of your tape.
26:22Simply place the clip under the end of the tape
26:25and you'll never have to hunt again.
26:28To check whether your bed sheets are fully dried,
26:31take a mirror and place it underneath.
26:34Leave it there for around five minutes
26:36and if it steams up,
26:37it means the sheets are still damp.
26:39A damp bed can be a breeding ground
26:42for mold and other nasty fungi.
26:45Running a post-it note over your laptop keyboard
26:48will help get rid of the built-up grime
26:51and any pesky bits of food.
26:53Now wait, you don't actually eat at the computer, do you?
26:57Instead of filling your purse or wallet
26:59with store loyalty cards,
27:01you can take a photo of them.
27:03Just take one snap of the barcode
27:05as well as a picture of the front
27:07so you know which card it is.
27:09Then, when you visit the store,
27:11just scan the barcode on your phone
27:13to collect your points.
27:15Forgot to put your drink in the fridge?
27:18Wrap a wet paper towel around it
27:20and put it in the freezer.
27:21In just 15 minutes,
27:23your drink will be ice cold.
27:25You can paint the end of your keys
27:27with different colored nail polish
27:29so you can easily identify which key is which.
27:33To stop your wrapping paper from enrolling,
27:36you can cut open an old toilet paper roll
27:38and use it as a cup.
27:41In order to pour the perfect amount of oil
27:44or salad dressing,
27:45poke holes in the foil seal
27:47rather than removing it completely.
27:49This prevents a big amount rushing out quickly.
27:53To prevent band-aids from slipping off your finger,
27:56cut a line on either side.
27:58The band-aid, not the finger.
28:00This will create four smaller sticky strips
28:03rather than one large one
28:04and it will be much easier to secure.
28:08When your candle is burned down
28:10and the wick is difficult to reach with a lighter,
28:13you can use a stick of spaghetti.
28:15Just light the end
28:16and you'll have a longer stick
28:17that burns just as well
28:19so you can get to those hard-to-reach places.
28:22Secure a rubber band over the top of your paint can
28:26so that you can wipe excess paint onto it.
28:29This stops paint running down the sides of your can
28:32and keeps things neat and tidy.
28:35If you're struggling to get your taco shells
28:37to stay in place,
28:38use a muffin tray.
28:40Flip the tray upside down,
28:42spray it with oil,
28:43and place your tortillas in the gap.
28:46Cook them for around 10 minutes
28:48at 700 degrees
28:49for the perfect crispy taco shell.
28:52You can use a water bottle
28:54to separate egg yolks.
28:55Hold the bottle over the yolk
28:57and squeeze it to suck the yolk up.
29:00Drop it into a separate bowl
29:02and you're good to go.
29:04Looking for a lost earring or pin on the floor?
29:08Place a stocking over the end of your vacuum
29:10and move it over the floor.
29:12The small object will get picked up
29:14without getting vacuumed.
29:16Next time you're struggling
29:18to clean your ceiling fan,
29:20use a pillowcase.
29:21Slide the pillowcase over each blade
29:24to wipe off the dust.
29:25This way, excess dust is caught inside the pillowcase
29:29and won't rain down on you.
29:31Poke a straw through your cherries
29:33to remove the stems.
29:35It's much quicker
29:36and this way,
29:37you don't waste as much fruit.
29:39If you're struggling
29:40to put a bracelet on your own hand,
29:43try using a paper clip.
29:45Open up the paper clip
29:46and slip it through the loops
29:47on the end of your bracelet.
29:49Hold the clip in the middle of your hand
29:51with your fingers,
29:53then flip the bracelet around your wrist.
29:55You should then be able
29:57to easily clasp it shut.
29:59To properly clean your blender,
30:02fill it with soap and hot water.
30:04Switch it on for around 10 seconds
30:06and let the swirling water do the hard work.
30:09Then just rinse it off
30:10and it's clean.
30:12Put down a strip of masking tape
30:14before nailing into plaster walls.
30:17The tape should stop the plaster
30:19from flaking or spreading dust
30:21all over the floor.
30:22When you're heating up leftovers,
30:24make a space in the middle with a spoon.
30:27The food will heat up much more evenly.
30:30Avoid the mess and frustration
30:32of peeling an orange
30:33by slicing off one end of the fruit.
30:36Then cut four to six slices
30:38and you'll find the peel
30:39will come off much easier.
30:42If you're struggling to use your butter
30:44because it's too cold,
30:46try using a cheese grater.
30:48Just grate the butter
30:49to make your life much easier.
30:51You can make a DIY garden sprinkler
30:54using an old plastic bottle.
30:56Punch some holes all over the bottle
30:59and then tape it to the end of your hose pipe.
31:01If your shoes smell bad,
31:03put a few dry teabags into the shoe.
31:06The teabags will absorb the smell.
31:09Potato chips are a perfect fire starter.
31:12The fat, oil, and chemicals inside
31:14make them super easy to burn.
31:16And yet, we still eat them.
31:19Can you see the irony?
31:21Try using toothpaste
31:22to remove small scratches on furniture.
31:25Rub a pea-sized amount on the scratch
31:28in a circular motion
31:29until the scratch buffs out.
31:31Then wipe it with a damp cloth
31:33and voila!
31:35Candle wax that's been spilled on furniture
31:38can be removed with ice cubes.
31:40Rather than ruining the finish
31:42by trying to scrape it off,
31:44fill a plastic bag with ice
31:46and let it sit on the wax
31:47for a few minutes.
31:48The wax will then cool and harden
31:51making it much easier to pick off.
31:54Drill a couple of small holes
31:56in the bottom of your trash can
31:58to stop the bag getting stuck
32:00when you pull it down.
32:01The holes stop the vacuum-like effect
32:04that keeps the bag pinned down.
32:06Crayon marks on the wall
32:08are a parent's nightmare,
32:10but you can use a hair dryer
32:11to get them off.
32:12Keep the marks for a few seconds
32:14to soften the wax
32:15and then you should be able
32:17to just wipe it away.
32:19If you don't have the correct size coin
32:21to put in your shopping cart
32:23next time you go to the supermarket,
32:25you can use your key instead.
32:27If you have a key with a rounded end,
32:30you can insert that
32:31where the coin would go
32:32and the cart should unlock.
32:34You can easily remove the sticky residue
32:36from jars using cooking oil.
32:38Soak a cotton pad in some oil,
32:40then rub it on the sticky area.
32:43Allow it to sit for a few minutes,
32:45then it should wipe away easily.
32:48Attach a clothespin
32:49just under the head of your toothbrush
32:51to stop it from falling
32:53onto the dirty countertop.
32:55Maybe you should also
32:56clean your dirty countertop.
32:58To stop heavy flower pots
33:00from damaging your surfaces,
33:02stick furniture sliders
33:04to the bottom of the pot.
33:05You can use hair conditioner
33:08to make that new wool sweater
33:10less itchy.
33:11Just soak it in lukewarm water
33:13with a couple of tablespoons
33:14of conditioner
33:15and leave it for 15 minutes.
33:17Then just dry it
33:19and your sweater
33:20will be much softer.
33:21You can even wear it
33:23while you clean
33:24your dirty countertop.
33:25you can use hair conditioner
33:25for a long time.
33:25I don't see hair conditioner