20 Best Life Hacks Everyone Should Know

Looking for some simple, everyday life hacks that can make your daily routine easier? Here are 20 of the best life hacks you can use to simplify your life:

1. Car Deicer with Rubbing Alcohol

• Combine 1 part water and 2 parts rubbing alcohol in a bottle. Spray it on your windshield while your car’s defrost is on to melt frost away.

2. Ice Cube for Wrinkle-Free Clothes

• Toss a few ice cubes into the dryer with wrinkled clothes. Turn it on high heat for 10 minutes to remove wrinkles.

3. Remove Scratches from Furniture

• Mix cooking oil and white vinegar in a 1:1 ratio. Use a cloth to wipe the mixture over scratched furniture.

4. Stop Potatoes from Sprouting

• Add an apple to the bag of potatoes to prevent them from sprouting.

5. Store Carrots and Celery for Longer

• Store sliced carrots and celery in glass jars filled with water to keep them fresh longer.

6. Use Rice Water for Plants

• Use the water left over after washing rice to water your plants, providing them with extra nutrients.

7. Keep Flowers Fresh Longer

• Use cool water or ice cubes in the vase, or refrigerate flowers overnight to keep them fresh.

8. Hot Spoon Mosquito Bite Remedy

• Heat a metal spoon under hot tap water, then press it on the mosquito bite for a few minutes to stop the itch.

9. Reheat Hardened Bread with Water

• Run water over stale bread or sprinkle slices with water, then reheat in the microwave or oven to soften.

10. Store Vegetables and Fruits Separately

• Store fruits and vegetables separately to prevent fruits from causing vegetables to spoil faster.

11. Freeze Herbs to Prevent Wilting

• Freeze herbs in water or olive oil cubes to preserve them for longer use.

12. Make Natural Bleach

• Combine 3% hydrogen peroxide, water, lemon juice, and lemon essential oil to create a non-toxic bleach for laundry or cleaning.

13. Revive Wilted Leafy Greens

• Place wilted leafy greens in a container of ice-cold water to revive them.

14. Remove Mold and Mildew

• Mix hydrogen peroxide with tea tree oil in a spray bottle, spray on moldy surfaces, and scrub after 20-30 minutes.

15. Open Stubborn Jar Lids

• Insert the tip of a spoon under the lid and gently pry it open, or heat the lid over an open flame to loosen it.

16. Use Mouthwash to Repel Mosquitoes

• Spray Listerine mouthwash on exposed skin or around your seating area to keep mosquitoes away.

17. Stretch Tight Shoes

• Wear thick socks with tight shoes and use a blow dryer to heat the spots that need stretching.

18. Disinfect Pillows

• Toss pillows in the dryer on medium heat every few months to kill dust mites and freshen them up.

19. Clean Burnt Pans

• Boil equal parts vinegar and water in a burnt pan, then cover the burnt area with baking soda paste. Scrub with crumpled aluminum foil.

20. Repel Rats and Mice

• Create a barrier of black pepper around places where rats are seen to repel them with its strong smell.

These simple yet effective life hacks can save you time, money, and effort while making your life a lot easier!