Many times the big solutions to small problems are so simple that we would never think of them.
All these tricks have lasted through time, simply because they serve to get us out of trouble and make our daily tasks easier.
1. How to find the location of a gas leak
A gas leak can be deadly, therefore it is important to notice it in time to eliminate the problem. If you smell gas, apply a soap solution to the pipe. The leak site will betray itself because it will start to form a lot of bubbles.
2. Sand will make your vases more resistant
The vases are a very beautiful decoration but very fragile at the same time. Especially if you have pets. To give them more resistance, you can simply add sand to them. If, despite that, one of them breaks, you know what to do.
3. Cloth to collect broken glass
Even a vacuum cleaner leaves broken glass on the floor that can hurt someone. It is more efficient to wipe the floor with a damp cloth and dispose of it afterwards.
4. Cleaning vomit from the carpet
Vomit on any surface literally stinks, but there is also a very effective trick to get rid of it.
Mix baking soda with water until you get a paste-like substance. Spread the solution over the vomit until it is completely covered. Let sit overnight and vacuum in the morning. It will appear that nothing happened.
5. How to remove a splinter fast
There is a more efficient way than removing a splinter using a needle or tweezers. Fill a small glass jar with boiling water almost to the top and glue the area with the splinter to the mouth of the jar. Gradually the jar will “suck” the skin in, and the splinter will come out by itself.
6. How to slice fresh bread thinly
Freshly baked bread has one obvious drawback: it’s incredibly difficult to slice beautifully because the crust breaks under the pressure of the knife. A vase with boiling water will make your task easier if you put it next to the bread. The steam will soften the crust and you will be able to slice the bread thinly with no problem.
7. Chill bottles quickly without a fridge
Just wrap the bottle in a towel and put it in a bowl of cold running water. It is preferable that during cooling, the water runs from the faucet without interruption. So the drink will cool faster than in the refrigerator.
8. It is more difficult to put out a broken match
Lighting a match is not difficult, what is difficult is keeping the flame lit. So that the air currents do not put out the fire, before lighting a match, you can make some shavings towards the tip. The flame will be more intense and difficult to extinguish.
9. How to remove long nails
People who have tried to pull a long nail out with pliers know how difficult it is. Nails bend and jam halfway. However, the task will become easier if you put a piece of wood under the nail.
10. How to separate stuck glasses
Cups that are stored on each other often stick together. To facilitate the separation process, pour cold water into the top glass and place the bottom glass over boiling water. The steam will cause the bottom glass to expand a bit so you can separate it from the top glass.
11. How to keep a flower fresh without water or light
You can keep the flowers fresh for a week or more without water by using a potato. For this, you need to stick the flower stalks into the tuber. So you can even pack the flowers in a gift box.
12. How to distinguish butter from margarine
It is virtually impossible to tell margarine from butter by appearance. However, you can do it using your sense of smell. Rub a small amount of the product on a piece of paper and light it. The aroma of burnt butter is appetizing and sweet, while the aroma of burnt margarine is unpleasant and resembles the smell of burnt bacon.