Sometimes, we feel a bit lazy to do housework. It looks like there's nothing much to do, but think again. Once you decide to tidy your house, it'll likely take you the whole weekend to finish. Luckily, for almost every task you do, there's a suitable household item to help you. At least, with these items, you can save a lot of time and energy while doing those tedious tasks. But, do you know that some utensils have secondary or hidden functions? Maybe people are so familiar with using them for a particular purpose that we don't even realize we can use them differently.
It sounds interesting that there still is something to surprise us in everyday objects. And we believe that if you know the full capability of those utensils, you can do housework smoother and more efficiently than ever. So, here we have compiled a list of items that have a secondary function for you. We hope this can help you utilize those items to the fullest. And now, scroll down and give them a look.
It sounds interesting that there still is something to surprise us in everyday objects. And we believe that if you know the full capability of those utensils, you can do housework smoother and more efficiently than ever. So, here we have compiled a list of items that have a secondary function for you. We hope this can help you utilize those items to the fullest. And now, scroll down and give them a look.
#1 Use a wooden spoon to prevent a pot from boiling over
Source: Adobe
#2 Store the peanut butter jar upside-down to prevent the oil from separating
Source: hip2keto.com
#3 Use the hole of the spaghetti spoon to measure proportions
Source: unknown
#4 Arrow on the gas gauge points to the side where the gas tank is
Source: Pinterest
#5 Fill small holes in the wall with crayons
Source: thedelite.com
#6 This blue part of the eraser is the source of so many myths
Source: Pexels
#7 How to make sticky notes lay flat
Source: Simplemost Media
#8 The true function of the piece of fabric you get with new clothes
Source: Scoopwhoop
#9 Fast food meal container hack
Source: McDonald's/Lillian.VanTassel
#10 Peel bananas from the bottom
Source: Alyssa Modos
#11 Built-in spoon rest on your pan
Source: Adobe
#12 Use nail polish to seal a screw
Source: naildesigncode
#13 Dishwasher can be used to clean toys and many other items
Source: unknown
#14 Holes on the side of Converse shoes also have functions
Source: unknown
#15 Little bumps on "F" and "J" keys on the keyboard
Source: Apple
#16 Pack your clothes using the rolling method
Source: Adobe
#17 The Tic Tac container's handy feature
Source: unknown
#18 Use shaving foam as a substitute to fight sunburn
Source: unknown
#19 Add cheese to burgers after the fire is off
Source: Adobe
#20 Cheap but effective way to whiten your teeth
Source: unknown
#21 The drawer under the oven
Source: Pinterest
#22 A potato can help unscrew a broken light bulb
Source: unknown
#23 Use tabs on the side to stop foil from rolling away
Source: unknown
#24 Use a dustpan to fill a bucket
Source: unknown
#25 Remove the tops of strawberries with a straw
Source: barefeetinthekitchen
#26 Wooden hangers help you repel insects
Source: Amazon
#27 The holes at the top of your running shoes
Source: YouTube
#28 Escalator brushes are not for cleaning your shoes
Source: unknown