The little slot at the end of measuring tape!

Most measuring tape comes with a metal stub with a small slot on the end. The slot can be hung on a nail for measurements without needing another hand. Notice carefully and you would see that the stub is also serrated on one side. This can be used to mark points without using a pencil.

The hole in the cap of the pen has nothing to do with the pen or the ink!

Who isn’t guilty of nibbling their pens during a long meeting or if in school, during a class lecture? It’s no wonder that most swallowing accidents occur in children between the ages of 6- 15 years of age. The cap has a hole to allow air passage to prevent choking if someone swallows it.

The tiny button on jeans has a significant purpose!

These tiny buttons are called rivets and they’re placed on jeans at areas that are most likely to tear apart from strain or movement. Now you know what’s keeping those pairs of jeans in your wardrobe last forever.

How to cool down a burn when no water is nearby!

With a burn, it’s necessary to cool down the affected area as quickly as possible. Experts recommend doing it with the help of running tap water within 10-15 minutes — no less than that. However, in a case where there is no tap nearby, any cold and harmless liquid can help. For example, milk, juice etc. But don’t apply anything oily like vegetable oil to the damaged skin.

Clean air vents in a vehicle with a spoon and a towel!

Air vents are one of the hardest places to clean in your car. But there’s always a way out — take a small towel, wrap it around the stem of a fork or a spoon and clean the space between the vent blades with it.

Whiten your nails using toothpaste!

Experiencing some yellowing around and on your nails is absolutely natural but sometimes it’s not a good look. So if you’re looking for a way to naturally whiten your nails, toothpaste is the answer. Not only does toothpaste whiten and protect your teeth but it also does the same for your nails since they are both keratin based. For this tip, simply take a clean toothbrush, apply some toothpaste on the tip of it and start to lightly scrub/brush your nails with it. Let it sit there for a minute, wash your hands as usual and voilá!

Try grape juice to heal your migraines!

Use hydrogen peroxide to make your shoes clean again.

Sometimes we just don’t want to wash our shoes in the washing machine. But shoes can get dirty and smell bad. To make them fresh and clean again, use hydrogen peroxide.

Pour it on the insoles. Soon you will see the peroxide turn into a foam, the dirt will come out and all of the unpleasant smells will disappear. You’ll just have to rinse your shoes.

Wash your clothes inside out!

This may sound surprising but experienced housewives recommend turning clothes inside out before washing.

It’s also a good solution if you want to keep an item from fading since it won’t undergo the grind of washing and won’t rub against the other clothes.

When your leg falls asleep, shake your head.

Do you remember that unpleasant feeling when your leg or arm falls asleep? Those terrible pins and needles! But all you can do is just wait until it passes. Next time, try to shake your head during those unpleasant moments. Your muscles will relax and the “pins and needles” sensation will pass within a minute.

Orange peel to remove plaque from teeth!

Ever wondered what to do with orange peel leftovers? Now you know. Citrus fruits are generally good at removing plaque stains because they contain acids.

You can directly rub the peel over your teeth for 2-3 minutes or make a paste and apply it to your teeth. Whichever you choose, rinse your mouth with lukewarm water afterward. Repeat several times a week.

Use car wax to clean your stainless steel fridge!

A stainless steel fridge might be a bit tricky to clean, but don’t worry, we’ve got you covered! For this method you will need car wax (sounds crazy, but it works!)

What to do:

  • Apply a light coat of car wax to the surface and buff with a microfiber cloth to clean and repel smudges.

Whiten your clothes without using bleach!

Do your whites look gray or yellow but you don’t like using bleach? Well, there is an alternative. You will need water, lemon juice, and hydrogen peroxide.

What to do:

  • Mix 12 cups of water, 1/4 cup of lemon juice and 1 cup of hydrogen peroxide in a large container.
  • Add 2 cups of the mixture to each load of laundry ( whites only )

Use frozen vinegar-lemon cubes to remove the smell from your garbage disposal!

These ice cubes will keep the blades of your garbage disposal sharp, clean, and will help to remove any unpleasant odor.

What to do:

  • Place a small chunk of lemon into each ice cube mold, then fill them with white vinegar and freeze.
  • Drop a few of the frozen cubes into your running garbage disposal.

Green tea for plants!

A weak green tea solution can be used to water plants every 4 weeks. 2 or 3 tea bags for 10 liters of water will suffice.

A bottle sprinkler!

Anyone can make this sprinkler at home quickly and easily. You will only need an ordinary plastic bottle and a hose. Poke the plastic bottles with a lot of small holes and attach the hose to the open neck of the bottle. Turn hose water on and you have an instant sprinkler.