Smita Pani: [World Malayali Club] Save Money by Using Common Household Items 1

Wednesday 30 March 2016

[World Malayali Club] Save Money by Using Common Household Items 1

Save Money by Using Common Household Items 1

Nail Polish

1. Strengthen screws – Is the handle of your favorite pot coming loose? Is your cupboard door loosening all the time? Unscrew them, apply clear nail polish to the screw, and then screw it back in, allowing the nail polish to dry. Another benefit is that the polish prevents the screw from rusting.

2. Seal envelopes – If the adhesive on your envelope is too weak or non-existent, you can substitute it for clear nail polish. Just remember to keep the envelope sealed while the polish is drying.

3. Thread a needle – Are you struggling with threading a needle? Dip the tip of the thread into a little nail polish and let it dry. Now that it's hard, you can thread the needle with ease.

4. Keep jewels from tarnishing – If you've got simple jewelry that might tarnish with time, coat it with a thin layer of clear nail polish. It'll remain tarnish-free and looking like new for a long time to come.

5. Tell your keys apart – If you've got a bunch of keys that look similar, apply different-colored nail polish to the head of each key to help you tell them apart in an instant.

Dryer Sheets

1. Shoe deodorizer – If your sneakers are a source of foul smells, shove a dryer sheet into each shoe and leave them in overnight for odorless shoes come morning. This also works for suitcases and backpacks. To be even more "green", you can use dryer sheets that have already been through the dryer.

2. Clean tough stains from pans – Are there burn stains on your pans that just refuse to come off no matter how hard you scrub? Pour water into the pan, pot, or baking dish and leave a dryer sheet in. Give it a few hours and those tough stains will become a thing of the past.

3. Effectively clean dust – If there are surfaces you want to dust but would rather not use a damp cloth on, try using a dryer sheet as a substitute, which is as effective at removing dust, even when it's dry.

4. Insect repellent – Mosquitoes and bees hate the smell of dryer sheets. You can leave some around you when you sleep, or tuck some in hidden corners of your house or apartment. Don't smear them on yourself though, as they contain lots of chemicals.

5. Remove scum from the shower – If your shower glass door is filled with scum stains, grab a dryer sheet and scrub them away with ease.