Summary of 50 FREE Home Hacks Using Vintage Tricks!
Key Lifestyle Tips and Hacks
- Opening Stuck Jars:
- Whack the edges with a butter knife.
- Run under hot water to expand the metal lid.
- Preventing Boil-Overs:
- Use a toothpick to keep the pot lid slightly ajar.
- Boiling Water:
- Add Salt to make water boil faster.
- Cleaning Up Egg Spills:
- Sprinkle Salt over broken eggs to solidify and wipe away easily.
- Cleaning Barbecues:
- Use a halved onion to scrub and flavor the grill.
- Preventing Freezer Burn:
- Wrap meat in tin foil, then plastic wrap, and label.
- Cutting Soft Foods:
- Use unflavored dental floss for cutting cakes and soft cheeses.
- Removing Excess Salt:
- Add a peeled potato to absorb Salt in soups or dough.
- Removing Broken Light Bulbs:
- Use a cut potato to safely extract the bulb.
- Picking Up Glass Shards:
- Press a piece of bread to collect tiny glass pieces.
- Removing Gum:
- Rub with an ice cube to release gum from hair or clothing.
- Stopping Ants:
- Sprinkle cinnamon to deter them.
- Unsticking Zippers and Drawers:
- Use soap or candle wax for stuck zippers and drawers.
- Label Removal:
- Heat with a hair dryer to peel off stubborn labels.
Cleaning Hacks
- Microwave Cleaning:
- Microwave Lemon slices in a bowl for 5 minutes to deodorize.
- Stain Removal:
- Use Lemon juice for clothing stains and to disinfect wooden cutting boards.
- Disinfecting with Peroxide:
- Use food-safe peroxide for cutting boards and toilets.
- Toothpaste Uses:
- Clean wedding rings, remove tarnish from silver, and clean shoes and walls.
- Vinegar Hacks:
- Clean kettles and coffee pots by boiling Vinegar, and use it for glass cleaning and rust removal.
- Baking Soda Uses:
- Clear clogged sinks, eliminate odors, and neutralize grease fires.
- Gardening Tips:
- Use eggshells as fertilizer and coffee grounds to deter pests.
Notable Products and Speakers
- Skillshare: The video includes a sponsorship segment for Skillshare, promoting various classes including cookie decorating.
- Joe and Grandma: Mentioned as sources of some of the hacks shared in the video.
Overall, the video emphasizes the practicality and effectiveness of vintage homemaking tips, encouraging viewers to pass these tricks down through generations.
Notable Quotes
— 09:40 — « I feel like most of these are common knowledge but maybe not right we got to pass these down keep passing them down from generation to generation. »
— 09:51 — « Are you ready to play WebMD? This is like Dr. House up in here. »
— 10:15 — « The itch goes away but then comes randomly when you least expect it usually at 3:00 in the morning. »
Category
Lifestyle