10 Crafty hacks you thought might be old wive’s tales, but aren’t

Here are some, as published by Bright Side:

1. Roses will last longer if you put half an aspirin in the water

Aspirin prevents water decay and helps to preserve chrysanthemums, carnations, gladioli, and roses. As for daffodils, it’s better to add a pinch of salt to the water. Use some vinegar for dahlias.

2. To teach your child to hold a pen properly, use a rubber band

Put a rubber band on the hand, and then attach a pen to it with the cap facing the wrist. Now turn it 180°. The pen will now stay in the right position.

  3. Sprinkle salt on a greasy stain on clothes as quickly as possible

Salt will absorb most of the grease. Just sprinkle, wait, and shake. A large stain will be easier to wash off, and a small one will simply disappear.

4. Dried nail polish can be diluted with nail polish remover

Several drops of nail polish remover will make the polish not only more liquid but shinier. However, the main thing is not to add too much or it will become too watery.

  5. A burned pan can be easily cleaned by boiling salted water in it

You can easily clean even a greasy burned surface without special detergents. Simply add several tablespoons of salt to water, and boil for 15-20 minutes.

6. You can clean your stained fingers with lemon juice

To get rid of dark stains from beetroot or berries, simply rub your hands with a piece of lemon.

 7. Eggs won’t crack and the white won’t leak if you boil them in salted water

Salt won’t affect the eggs cracking, but it will prevent the egg white from leaking, leaving the natural taste as it is.

8. To avoid bread crumbling when you slice it, dip the knife into boiling water

To ensure that fresh bread doesn’t fall apart when cutting it, first dip the knife into boiling water. You can also pour water from the kettle onto it. Then wipe the blade, and cut smooth slices.

9. Potatoes help soothe the irritation and inflammation of insect bites

Take a small potato, wash it, and cut it. Attach the cut side to a clean wound or bite, and fix it with a bandage or adhesive plaster. Potatoes reduce itching and inflammation and help to moisturize a wound, which increases the healing speed. It helps with any bites and irritations.

10. A well-beaten white of egg added to mashed potatoes will add to the looks and taste of the dish

Whip the egg white well and fold into your already mashed potatoes. Foe a bit of extra fluffiness, you can also add a pinch of baking powder.

TIPS TAKEN FROM BRIGHT SIDE – READ MORE HERE

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