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You probably already know many tricks that you use in your daily life, however, there are some that you also probably do not know. So, we are here today to show you some. Let’s get into it.

31 Things You Should Know

1. Clean Fingers

Next time you reach in a bag of Cheetos, make sure you have some chopsticks. This way your fingers will not be covered in cheese dust.

2. A Perfect Peel

Turn your banana upside down and you will never struggle again.

3. Cupcake Sandwich

We all know that cupcakes are super tasty, however, have you ever got an entire bit in your mouth without getting your face all with icing? In order to avoid this, turn your cupcakes into sandwiches before you do so.

4. Portion Control

If you are also one of those people that do not know how much pasta is enough when you make it, you should know that the little hole in the middle of the spaghetti ladle measures the perfect portion.

5. The Bobby Pin revelation

You have been putting bobby pins wrong your entire life. You just have to turn it around on the other side, that is how they stay in place.

6. The Ketchup Roll

You can always do what you have done so far and fill a couple of paper cups with ketchup, or you can roll out the top and fit more of the condiment in one serving.

7. A Secret Warmer

This does not go for all ovens. However, some lower drawers work as warmers. So, get your owner’s manual and see if yours has this function.

8. Pick Up the Tab

Stop breaking your nails to open a can of soda and let the top slot of a bottle opener do all the hard work.

9. The Magic 57

Instead of shoving a butter knife in the ketchup bottle and smacking the bottom of it with the palm of your hand tap the embossed 57 of the glass Heinz bottle that is below the neck.

10. Get a Grip

Have you ever put a juice box in a kid’s hands and watched as they squeezed a bit too hard and then the juice flies out of the straw? You can avoid this if you use the built-in handles located on each side of the box.

11. Bobbing for Straws

Keep the straw in place when you crack open an icy cold can of soda by rotating the tab and inserting the straw through the larger hole.

12. The Orange Opener

Follow this trick to peel and open an orange. Just cut from the sides and then in the middle, it will work like magic.

13. Feel the Heat

Next time you are heating up something in the microwave, create a small hole in the middle of the plate. This way the meal with be heated evenly.

14. Scribble Secrets

If you want to make sure that no one can read what you have written, do not scribble with a bunch of lines, just cover with different words and random letters.

15. Cool Down a Beverage

If you want to do it very fast, just wrap it with wet paper towels and put in the fridge for at least 15 minutes.

16. The Bread Saver

Avoid squishing a tasty, fluffy loaf of bread by flipping it upside down and cutting along its flat bottom. You will get the most perfect pieces.

17. Soft Serve Service

If you are tired of bending good spoons when you want a scoop of ice cream, store the tub in a Ziploc bag to keep it soft and easy to scoop.

18. Trusty Trash Can Trick

You can drill holes in the bottom of the garbage can to put and take out bags much easier.

19. Small Sink Solution

If you cannot fit a bucket underneath the tap in your sink, you can use a plastic dustpan as a funnel to fill it up on the floor.

20. Sandwich Guide

Make sure every corner of your sandwich is filled with tasty meaty goodness by ripping circular pieces in half and then cover every surface of the bread.

21. A Secret Warmer

There is a warmer drawer that can keep the food warm when you have cooked it. It is in the down part of your oven. Bear in mind not all ovens have this drawer.

22. A Fan Favorite

This will save your money and make your life better. Just switch the fat between winter and summer modes and it will move the air in the right direction.

23. Scientifically Proven Burger Hold

If you want to hold everything inside your burger, you need to support the front and back of the bun. You need to use your pinkie fingers and thumbs as support.

24. How to Use Tinfoil

If you always make a mess when you use tinfoil, you should check out the ‘Press Here To Lock Roll’ tab on the side of the box.

25. Built-In Drink Coaster

Did you know that the lid of a takeout drink is not just for the start and keeping the drink from spilling, you can use it as a coaster as well.

26. Cookie Dunk

Stick a fork in the filling of the Oreo for the best dunking. This will help you dip the whole cookie without getting your fingers milky.

27. The Built-In Utensil

If you do not have a spoon do not worry, you can still enjoy your applesauce. There is one that is built right into the container, you just need to make it.

28. Flat Iron That Does Curls

You can get great curls with a flat iron. So, do not bother buying a curling iron, use one for both.

29. The Chicken Wing Hack

If you love drumsticks more than flat wings, you are not alone. You just do not know how to prepare them. Look for a video to show you.

30. Secret Pocket Underwear

If you thought that the little pocket in women’s underwear was meant to store things, you are wrong. In fact, health standards require both men and women’s underwear to have a layer of special soft fabric. Still, women’s underwear is made in a way that it is impossible to attach that layer with two inners because one of them would cause discomfort, this is why it is unstitched, thus forming a pocket.

31. How to Eat Ginger With Sushi

A lot of people eat ginger on top of their sushi with a dab of wasabi. However, you are supposed to use the ginger to cleanse your palate between different flavors.

That is all!

Everyone hates cleaning the house – it takes a lot of time to do it, and can be pretty boring. However, today we’re going to show you a few tips and tricks that will make the cleaning of your home fun and easy.

The tricks will help you remove stains and clean different surfaces and objects without much effort.

Continue reading below to learn more!

1.Prevent your doors from closing due to a draft with a few rubber bands placed like in the picture above.

2.Put a soft tab on the walls in front of your car in the garage to prevent damaging them when opening your car.

3.Remove your children’s paintings from the walls and other surfaces with the help of KH7 and other degreasing products.

4.If you have a gum stuck on your carpet, you can easily remove it by putting an ice cube over it until it freezes. This will make the removal easier.

5.If you have nail holes in your walls, rub a bar of soap on them until they’re filled.

6.Rub your furniture with a bar of soap to restore its glow.

7.Put a rubber band in a screw when screwing it down like on the picture above to prevent it from moving around.

8.Keep tape bands on your walls with some silicone when painting your walls to prevent the paint from spreading.

9.Soak the screws you’re using in nail polish in order to allow them to enter the hole easier.

10.If your door is squeaky, just spray some machine oil in the hinges.

11.Put a drop of silicone on the ends of your kitchen cabinet door handles to prevent them from damaging other parts of the kitchen.

12.To remove lime from your shower head, just fill a plastic bag with vinegar and hot water and secure it over the head. The lime should disappear in just one day.

13.Adding a bit of talc on your door hinges will also prevent them from squeaking.

14.If your pet is shedding hairs all around your home, you can remove them from the carpet and sofa easily with a clean crystal brush.

15.Wax painting can help you cover any holes in your walls.

16.To clean hardwood floors easily, use a mixture of lemon juice and fabric softener.

17.If your TV is constantly dusty, wipe it with a cloth soaked in lemon juice. This will keep the dust away from the TV for longer.

18.To remove odors from the microwave, put a glass of lemon juice and cinnamon powder inside and cook it for 5 minutes.

19.To make your bathroom shiny and lime-free, rub a lemon cut in half on everything and rinse with warm water.

We hope you enjoyed these tricks. Try them yourself and you will be amazed by the results! The tricks are easy to perform and will make the cleaning process a breeze, so you can look forward to the next time.

All of us women should know how to take proper care of her beauty and health as well, and this certainly does not at all mean that she has to spend a fortune on personal care products.

Vicks VapoRub is kind of a popular remedy, that is used a lot  by many people in the case of coughs and colds and this kind of health issues, can in fact be a versatile product that might be used in numerous ways.

We are going to  suggest you twelve of these uses that will for sure ease your everyday life:

Fresh air

In case you want to freshen the air in the room, you should add a little bit of this ointment to the room humidifier.

Soften the heels

Place a thin layer of this on your heels, and then put on socks, and then, leave it act until the next morning. After this done, wash your feet and remove the dead skin cells by using a pumice stone. This shall be repeated on a daily basis.

Treat headaches

If you want to treat your headaches, always use this product by applying on the forehead and the temples.

Prevent pet incidents

Place a little of this on the common places in the home where the pet does its business, and the noticeable smell of it will prevent such accidents.

Insect repellant

The insect repellant that are sold are full off chemicals, so you should use this product instead and it will keep mosquitos, flies and other pesky insects further.

Treating toenail fungus

Place a little bit of this one on the affected nail every day before going to sleep, and then clip off the nail in the morning.

Reduce belly fat

First of all, crush a camphor tablet, then mix this with some alcohol, sodium bicarbonate and this one, and stir until it is smooth and apply on your belly. Take a plastic wrap and wrap the belly and let it act during the night.

Prevent infection and inflammation

Wounds and cuts can very often get infected so you should apply a small amount of this ointment on them in order to clean them and help their recovery.

Save the furniture from your cat

The cats like comfortable furniture and this kind of love may sometimes cost a sofa. Leave it somewhere close to the place that your cat likes to scratch and you will to deal with the problem for good.

Soothe pain in the muscles and the back

This one can relieve muscles and back pain as well, and all you should do is  to rub a little bit of it on the affected areas and very soon, it will give results for sure.

Get rid of your stretch marks

Put a little bit of this product on the affected areas by the scratch marks, and you will have some visible results in less than two weeks.

Treat bruises

Apply this on your bruises so that way you will vanish them in a very short time.