Smita Pani: [World Malayali Club] Save Money by Using Common Household Items 2

Thursday 31 March 2016

[World Malayali Club] Save Money by Using Common Household Items 2

Save Money by Using Common Household Items 2

Vaseline

1. Protect your pets' cracked paws – If your pet is suffering from dry or cracked paws, rub some Vaseline on and message it into the paw. It's best to do this after a walk.

2. Prevents mishaps when painting your nails – If you hate having to clean up after you apply nail polish, rub some Vaseline around the nail to prevent the polish from adhering to that surface.

3. Helps heal sunburns – Sunburns are unpleasant at best and painful at worst. Apply Vaseline to the burnt areas to help them heal faster and prevent the skin from cracking and peeling.

4. Prevents chafing – If you suffer from chafing and don't have talcum powder accessible, you can apply a little Vaseline to the chafing area to protect it.

5. Hides split ends – No time to go to the hair stylist? Use a little Vaseline on your split ends to hide them.

Pencils

1. Moth repellent – If you can't get mothballs, you can use pencil shavings instead. The smell of the shavings is an effective repellent.

2. Fix stuck zippers – If your zipper is stuck, rub the "teeth" on either side with the pencil's graphite - it'll act as a dry lubricant and free the zipper. This also works wonders on old locks.

3. Pincushion substitute – Are you doing some sewing but can't find that darn pin cushion? Stick the needles into a pencil eraser to keep them safe for the time being.

4. Temporary earring clasp – If you've lost the back clasp of your earring, cut a piece of the eraser from a pencil and use it as a temporary clasp.

5. Clean the soles of your shoes – If you've stepped in something sticky (like gum) and need to clean it somehow, a pencil will do the job perfectly.