People who are financially conscious are always looking for ways to pinch pennies and save just a little more money. People who are always strapped for time are constantly looking for faster and more efficient ways to do things.
Luckily for those people (and basically everyone else), there are cheaper and faster ways to do some of life’s simplest tasks, so sit back, take notes, and get ready to save a ton of time and money.
1. If you don’t want candles to stick, spray containers with cooking spray before the candles are inserted.
2. Mix vinegar and fabric softener for a great wrinkle-release spray.
3. Use soda can tabs to reinforce picture hangers.
4. Add a few drops of vodka and a teaspoon of sugar to soil or water to help plants live longer.
5. Eat a marshmallow or two to soothe a sore throat.
6. Rub a banana on the back of CDs and DVDs to remove scratches.
7. Apply VapoRub to your pets’ wounds so they won’t lick them.
8. Swipe some mayonnaise on water stains to remove them without harsh chemicals.
9. Add saline to dried-up mascara to make it usable again.
10. Rub some butter on the end of unfinished cheese to help it last longer.
11. Stick a lint roller in your purse to get rid of that hard-to-reach junk.
12. Use paper washers to get a freshly manicured look. It works especially well for French tips.
13. Put mustard on burns to help alleviate pain.
14. Get out your can opener to break through plastic packaging.
15. Trade in your matches for spaghetti noodles when lighting hard-to-reach candles.
16. Line a cereal container with a plastic bag for an in-car garbage can.
17. Force pesky lids open with a spoon.
18. Apply some Earl Grey teabags to sunburn to relieve the pain.
19. Place your phone in a bowl or a mug to amplify the sound coming from its speakers.
(via OMGFacts)
So what are you going to do with all the time and money you’ve saved? Maybe go on a trip to Cabo? Go for it! You deserve it for taking all of these life hacks to heart.
