Did you know there are usually two or three ways to use an ordinary object? One of them is the most common way we all know, but there could be other surprise features you haven’t thought about before.
It’s true, especially when it comes to these ideas. Once you find out, you can never go back to feeling oblivious. Check it out.
1. Stickers On Fruit
We all know stickers on fruit have a code for cashiers to use, right? But these codes have other meanings too. Number 4 indicates fruit sprayed with pesticides. Number 5 means the fruit is organic, and number 8 means it’s GMO. Wow!
2. The Gas Indicator On Your Car’s Dashboard
Have you realized that the arrow on the gas indicator on your dashboard points in a particular direction on purpose? It shows you the location of the gas pump, so you don’t have to wonder.
3. This Blender Self-Cleaning Hack
I love making morning smoothies, but I don’t enjoy cleaning the mess afterward. It turns out there’s a better way. All you need to do is to put warm water and dish soap in your blender and give it a whirl.
4. Notebook Margin
Notebook margins are so useful, especially if you want to write additional notes to yourself. But there’s another purpose for them. Back in the day, mice would nibble on notebooks, and the margin served the purpose of protecting your work.
5. The Hole In Your Pot Handle
Why do some pots have a hole on the handle? Have you ever wondered that? Well, it’s so you can stick your spoon inside of it. Don’t you wish they all came with it, huh?
6. Stripes On Headphone Jacks
Have you ever been curious why there are stripes on your headphone jack? There are wires going to both headphones from every stripe. Without the stripes, you would only hear sound from one of the headphones.
7. Nail Cuticles
Every lady loves well-manicured nails. Am I right? But don’t get tempted to cut out your cuticles for that perfect look. The cuticle is there to protect your skin from infection. Without it, bacteria and fungus can sneak in. Yuck!
8. Ridges On Coins
If you look at a typical coin, you’ll notice all the ridges around it. They aren’t there just for decoration. Back in the day, people chipped off some of the coins. They would sell the bits and then still use the leftover coins.
9. Use Muffin Tins For Toppings
Who here loves making tacos at home but can’t stand cleaning 10 topping bowls afterward? I hear you, ha, ha! For easy clean-up, use a muffin tin instead. Doesn’t that look so much easier?
10. Wooden Hangers
Speaking of investment, there is a reason some people prefer wooden hangers instead of cheap plastic ones. The wood repels all kinds of insects like moths, which can eat through your clothes and ruin them. Better to be safe than sorry, no?
11. This Christmas Ornaments Packing Hack
If you ever bought Christmas ornaments that didn’t come in a box, don’t worry. You can use an empty wine box to store them in. That way, they won’t get damaged. Isn’t this genius or what?
12. This Plant Watering Hack
If you’re going on vacation and are worried about not having anyone water your plants listen up. Place a pot with water on a step stool on your counter. Then wet and run strings from the pot to the plants, and voilà!
13. This Pasta Spoon
Why do you need to buy a special pasta spoon with a hole inside of it? Well, that way you’ll always know what one serving of pasta looks like. I think it’s worth the investment. What do you think?
I hope I’ve given you some ideas on how to use common household objects in a whole new way.
As they say, ‘new year, new you’ and now you can put that into practice. You’re welcome, dear. What other hacks have you discovered lately?
