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Safety experts highlight the risks of using non-stick pans with worn coatings that may expose your meals to harmful particles. These damaged surfaces can release microscopic flakes, potentially compromising your food's safety. Learn essential cookware checks and explore robust alternatives, such as cast iron or carbon steel, to ensure your kitchen remains free from hidden hazards.
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00:00Now here's a trick. Instead of putting the box grater vertically on top of a plate, put it horizontally, with
00:06no plate underneath, of course.
00:08This way, you won't risk scraping your knuckles, because only your fingertips will eventually touch the grater when you reach
00:14the end of the process.
00:15Also, it gives the grater more stability, when otherwise you'd have to balance the grater or even hold it in
00:21the air with the other hand.
00:22When you're done, or when there's just too much grated stuff on the bottom wall of the grater, simply turn
00:28it on its side to pour the contents into the bowl or plate.
00:32Flowers in a vase would stay fresher for longer if not for the bacteria that breed in the water.
00:37Since copper has some antibacterial properties, dropping a penny into the water will help keep the microbes at bay and
00:44let you enjoy your flowers for that little bit longer.
00:47An easy way to check if your bed linen has dried completely is to put a small mirror in between
00:53the layers for about 5 minutes.
00:55If the mirror has steamed up when you pick it up, it means the sheets are still a bit damp.
01:00Let them dry until the mirror stops getting cloudy.
01:03A damp bed is a lovely breeding ground for fungi and bacteria.
01:08Okay, I'm in.
01:09If you have a not-very-healthy habit of eating in front of your computer, you'll be surprised at how
01:16much crumbs and grime there is inside your keyboard.
01:19Now, you can just turn it over and shake it vigorously, of course, but that's not very good for any
01:25piece of tech, you know.
01:26So instead, take a post-it note and run its sticky part over the keyboard.
01:31It will collect the little pieces of trash like magic.
01:34Even a better way to do it, though, is to take a slime and stick it to the keyboard, then
01:40take it away, squeeze it, and stick again in another part.
01:43The slime will fill the entire space between the keys, and its sticky properties will let it gather every little
01:49bit of garbage.
01:51Separating egg yolks from whites is easier using a plastic bottle.
01:55Break the necessary number of eggs into a bowl, and then take an empty plastic bottle and squeeze it.
02:01Hold the bottle over the yolk and release.
02:04It'll pull in air and the yolk together, leaving the white in the bowl.
02:08Repeat with the rest of the yolks, and you're done!
02:11And that's no yolk!
02:13If you're tired of spitting out the stones when eating cherries or want to make a cherry pie, push the
02:19stones out with a straw.
02:21Also, many garlic presses have a special tool on their handle that can be used exactly for that.
02:27Cleaning a blender can be a nuisance if you do it manually.
02:30Instead, fill it with hot water and add some liquid soap or detergent, then run it for about 10 seconds.
02:36Rinse it afterwards, and it's clean.
02:39Plaster walls can crumble, flake, and spread dust all over the floor when you hammer nails into it.
02:45Cut a strip of masking tape and stick it to the place you want to hammer a nail in.
02:49The tape won't let the plaster crack and crumble, leaving the hole neat and clean.
02:55Small scratches and dents on wooden furniture can be removed with some toothpaste or a walnut.
03:01For toothpaste, rub a pea-sized amount of it into the scratch until it's gone, then wipe the leftovers with
03:07a damp cloth.
03:08For a walnut, take a half of that brain-shaped nut and rub it into the dent.
03:14Then rub the area with your fingers and buff it with a soft cloth.
03:18This'll help the wood absorb the oil from the nut, making the scratch sealed and gone.
03:23The sticky residue on jars left after you remove the stickers won't be easily removed by water and detergent.
03:30So, take some vegetable oil instead.
03:32Soak a cotton pad in it and wipe the sticky surface.
03:36Let it sit for a while and then wash the oil away together with the residue.
03:41If you can't comfortably reach the wick of a candle with a lighter,
03:45hey, take a stick of spaghetti.
03:47Light up its end, and you'll get a burning stick that's easy to use for hard-to-reach places.
03:52Now, next time your razor blade's getting dull,
03:55try rubbing it backwards on a pair of jeans for regular upkeep.
03:59Not while you're wearing them, of course.
04:01Make sure you keep the blades dry, too, or even kept in mineral oil.
04:05That'll stop them from rusting.
04:07Keep all those jelly, ketchup, peanut butter, and mayo fresher for longer in your fridge
04:12by turning the contents upside down.
04:15This creates a partial vacuum inside the container, helping prevent mold growth.
04:20Storing ice cream upside down will prevent freezer burn, too.
04:24To bring your permanent marker back to life,
04:27simply put a few drops of rubbing alcohol into the felt material inside and shake.
04:32Once the felt absorbs the rubbing alcohol for a couple of minutes,
04:36the marker will be almost as good as new.
04:39Now, don't keep throwing away lettuce that goes black too quickly.
04:43Covering it with a dry paper towel and then placing it in an airtight container
04:47will help it keep fresher for much longer.
04:50This goes for any leafy greens you've got leftovers of.
04:53That sharpish bit sticking out of the cap of your favorite cream is there for a reason.
04:59These tubes are usually sealed with foil,
05:01so unless you love breaking your nails trying to open them,
05:04just flip the cap over and push.
05:07Your bobby pins might not stay in place if the grooves aren't facing the right way.
05:12They should always be on the bottom, close to your head.
05:15Still coming loose?
05:16Well, put a squeeze of hairspray right onto the bobby pin before you put it in your hair.
05:22Now, your cotton rounds pack has those strings on it,
05:25so you can hang it on a handy hook in the bathroom.
05:27But there's no need to loosen and tighten it back up every time.
05:31Check out the bottom of the pack.
05:33It has a perforated line.
05:35Tear it open carefully, and you're good to go.
05:38Two zips too much?
05:40Maybe.
05:41But they come in handy as a clever anti-theft device.
05:44Just lock them together.
05:46Now, no one can open your backpack.
05:48Don't have a lock on you?
05:50You can also tie them together with some string,
05:52or even just a paper clip.
05:54Anything to slow those pickpockets down.
05:57That tiny little button on the back of a shirt collar
06:00is used to hold your tie in place.
06:02Hey, you don't want your tie trying to escape back there.
06:06Shoe manufacturers care about their customers,
06:08so most running shoes now have a special anti-blister system pre-installed.
06:14Sounds intense, but it's basically just that extra hole on top of your sneakers.
06:19Make a loop with the extra hole, inserting the lace backward.
06:22Cross your laces and put them through the loops.
06:25Now, pull the laces down to lock your foot in place.
06:28Now, run.
06:29Yeah, go ahead.
06:31Car headrests are all about comfort,
06:33and detachable headrests are all about safety.
06:36If you pull the headrest out, you'll see two sturdy metal bars.
06:40If you ever get locked or trapped in your car,
06:43you can use the bars to smash the window and get out.
06:47If you've got some pesky parsley stuck in your teeth, try this tip.
06:51It can be hard to get it out with loose floss.
06:54You need more tension, so just tie it in a knot.
06:58It's not an accident that soy sauce bottles have two spouts.
07:01The sauce is liquid, and it flows out of the bottle pretty easily once you turn it over.
07:06Most Asian food lovers have spilled it at least once in a lifetime.
07:10That's why nowadays, restaurants prefer serving soy sauce in special bottles that have two spouts.
07:16This design allows you to control when and how much sauce will come out.
07:21Just put your finger on one spout when you pour the sauce through another.
07:24If you press your finger tightly to the spout, the sauce will stop flowing,
07:29and if you remove your finger, it'll flow again.
07:32And don't forget to ask your server,
07:34Hey, wasabi!
07:36Alright.
07:37A hair straightener is an excellent tool, not only for treating your natural curls,
07:42but also for fixing crumpled money or documents.
07:45You can also use a regular iron for this purpose.
07:47Just make sure you don't turn on steaming mode.
07:50Otherwise, there's a risk of damaging the paper.
07:53Hair bands are good not only for getting your hair done,
07:56but also to open a glass jar with canned food.
07:59Your hands might slip on the tightly closed lid,
08:02and if you don't open the can from the first attempt,
08:05your palms tend to get sweaty, making the task virtually impossible.
08:09So, put a hair band on the lid to fix your hand and make your grasp stronger.
08:15A simple rubber band will do as well.
08:17Now, it's time to take my sweaty palms and go.
08:20If you ever find yourself stuck in the trunk of your car, stay calm.
08:25All cars are supposed to be equipped with an emergency latch
08:29to help open the trunk from the inside in the unlikely case it happens.
08:33These latches are so well thought out that they can be opened by people of all ages.
08:38More so, handles are designed to glow in the dark, too.
08:41You can even pull them with a mouth if there's not enough wiggle room to use your hands.
08:46Never mind how you ended up in the trunk in the first place.
08:49Moving on.
08:50If you're ever working with needle and thread,
08:53remember you don't need to stick the needle directly into the spool.
08:57You may end up losing the needle altogether.
08:59Not to mention you can easily hurt your fingers.
09:02A lot of modern sewing kits these days come with a designated place for safeguarding the needles.
09:08It's located at the bottom part of the thread spool.
09:11You'll just need to pull it out.
09:13It's even made to hold multiple sewing needles at a time.
09:17Disposable ballpoint pens come with a little secret of their own.
09:21Did you ever notice that in some of them, there's a small hole in the plastic part?
09:26It's actually a rudimentary ventilation system.
09:29It's supposed to let the ink easily make it to the tip of the pen.
09:33Okay, I know it's in the name, but you really don't need to shake the seasoning shaker to get any
09:38product out.
09:39Don't believe me?
09:41Hey, you're not the only one.
09:42Go grab your favorite seasoning bottle out of your pantry.
09:46If it has one of those removable plastic caps, it's perfect for the experiment.
09:51Instead of shaking the bottle, try holding it from the plastic cap while it's upside down.
09:56Now gently twist the bottle from side to side and, before you know it,
10:01you get some gorgeously flowing seasoning without having to wiggle the shaker and make a mess all over the stove.
10:08On the same note, most salt and pepper shakers should have ridges on the bottom of the glass portion.
10:14In case you get any seasoning stuck in there,
10:17place the bottom of the salt shaker against the bottom of the pepper shaker and wiggle it around,
10:22so the ridges click with each other.
10:24The seasoning should easily pour out now without you having to open the bottle.
10:29In colder weather, you often have so many clothing layers on you
10:33that you can hardly feel the purse or back straps on your shoulder anymore.
10:37Not to mention how fast they can slide off.
10:40Some jackets come with a built-in solution for that,
10:43in the form of a small tab on the shoulder with either a hook or a button.
10:48It's meant to be opened and closed comfortably,
10:50so you can keep your purse in place at any time.
10:55You're most likely using it merely to peel the skin of potatoes, carrots, or cucumbers.
11:00But you can use your vegetable peeler for chopping fine strips of onion as well.
11:05Just cut the onion into quarters vertically and then start slicing.
11:10This might also help out with those embarrassing onion tears.
11:14Most people miss this one, but should you ever have a closer look at your toothpaste tube,
11:19you will surely see some sort of coloring there, either a dot or a block.
11:24Colors can vary.
11:26They can be black, green, red, or even blue.
11:29These color spots are actually meant to help the assembly machines back at the toothpaste factory.
11:34They recognize when and where these machines need to cut the toothpaste tubes
11:38and proceed to fold them for packaging.
11:41For most types of footwear, if there's anything that seems a bit out of place,
11:45always know that it's there for a reason.
11:48Most manufacturers don't put extra items on shoes just for fun.
11:52It would definitely be a waste of time and resources.
11:55For footwear, like boots, for example,
11:58there's often a small loop at the top back of the shoe.
12:01It's there to help you when you need to put the shoe on,
12:04since you can quickly pull on it.
12:06Plus, you can also hang the shoe somewhere,
12:08most likely to dry, since most boots are meant to be worn in the colder weather.
12:13Now, I've been guilty at least once of overdressing with a bunch of layers
12:18just so I won't need to jam everything in my check-in bag.
12:21But does it become a problem when you actually have to get seated?
12:25What do you do with your coat or your jacket?
12:28Well, have a closer look next time you board a plane on the seat in front of you.
12:32The hook that keeps the tray table upright can double as a jacket hook.
12:37As long as you don't need to have any meals while in the air, you're good to go.
12:42Now, most mascaras expire within 3-6 months, I'm told, depending on the manufacturer.
12:48But you can help speed up that process if you're not careful enough.
12:53Continuously pumping the mascara wand, trying to mix in the product,
12:57actually pushes more air into the tube.
12:59This can make it dry much faster,
13:01and you evidently won't get the desired results with it anymore.
13:05There's an easy way to check if your mascara is still good enough to use.
13:09If you don't hear a popping noise when you take the brush out,
13:13you may very well need to go get yourself a new mascara tube.
13:17Now, I know we're living in the era of Bluetooth-connected devices,
13:22but for better quality sound,
13:24they still recommend using headphones that connect via audio jacks.
13:28Remember seeing black ridges on those jacks?
13:31They aren't there just to make them fit when you plug them into your phone or laptop.
13:35Made out of a special insulating material,
13:38these bands are meant to guard the wires when sound is being transmitted.
13:42Based on the number of bands, you can figure out which end goes where.
13:47Some empty space under noodles in a cup
13:49doesn't mean the company producing them wants to cheat you out of a full portion.
13:53No, no.
13:54It's a manner of keeping the noodles intact during their transportation.
13:58It also helps with the circulation of hot water
14:01that is poured over the products before you can enjoy them.
14:05The V-shaped neckline was initially designed to serve a bunch of objectives.
14:09First, as a way of prolonging the life of the garment
14:12that would maintain its shape over the years.
14:14It's also there to fit your head through the shirt
14:17in case it needs some stretching.
14:19This way, it ensures a snugger grip around the neck.
14:22Lastly, it helps absorb sweat in case you're wearing the shirt while exercising.
14:28Now, it's not necessarily a custom anymore,
14:30but you may have stumbled upon a dinner jacket
14:33with an additional mysterious pocket on the right side.
14:36Turns out, this pocket was used by men to easily reach their train tickets,
14:42since most of them had to travel to work every day.
14:44It helped them keep their jacket buttoned up,
14:47but also benefited from the use of a pocket.
14:50Now, it's only added as a decoration,
14:52and it doesn't serve an actual purpose anymore.
14:55Speaking of things we don't use these days,
14:58or at least for their initial purpose,
15:00did you know Play-Doh was originally a cleaning product?
15:03In the 1920s, the market was in need of a product
15:07that could help them wipe the wallpapered areas
15:10around coal-burning furnaces.
15:12The recipe for what we now know as Play-Doh was thus invented.
15:16It was manufactured in white only,
15:18and was supposed to clean wallpaper
15:20by being rolled back and forth over the dirt.
15:23It was only later, in the 1940s,
15:26that new products for cleaning wallpaper were brought up,
15:29and Play-Doh was redirected toward another area of the market.
15:34Now, while I enjoy a nice piece of toast for breakfast,
15:37isn't it pesky to have to clean out the toaster?
15:40Well, not anymore,
15:41since I recently found out that toasters
15:44have a slide or a panel at the bottom
15:47that helps get rid of all those annoying breadcrumbs easily.
15:53Now, there used to be a time
15:55when you could only have access to video games
15:57by inserting cartridges in your console of choice.
16:00These tiny objects gave many doctors a lot of headaches.
16:04People soon started popping up in hospitals
16:07after swallowing small game cartridges,
16:10especially the younger generation.
16:12Nintendo, the company that manufactures
16:14the majority of these devices,
16:16had to come up with a creative solution
16:18to prevent these accidents.
16:20So, these days,
16:21Nintendo Switch cartridges are purposely coated
16:24with specific chemicals
16:25that can leave a really bad bitter taste in the mouth.
16:29Not that I'd, you know,
16:30recommend you ever try and taste for yourself.
16:33Hmm.
16:34Now, a basic sponge and baking soda
16:36can make a great eraser for little grease spots,
16:40fingerprints, and stains on your walls,
16:42or many other painted areas,
16:44such as furniture or wood fences.
16:45Just sprinkle a bit of baking soda on your dry sponge
16:49and scrub the stained area in a circular motion.
16:52And then, use a clean, dry cloth
16:54to wipe the baking soda off
16:56to get rid of any remaining dirt.
16:58If you're worried that this technique
16:59might ruin the paint,
17:01try just a bit of soda first
17:03and see how the surface reacts.
17:05If you want to extract the maximum amount of juice
17:08from your lemon or lime,
17:10put them first in a microwave for 15 seconds.
17:13After that, give them a little roll on a hard surface.
17:16And now, feel free to use your manual juicer.
17:20When you smash some glass or pottery on the floor,
17:23it can be pretty hard to notice
17:25and pick up all the tiny fragments,
17:27especially if the glass is transparent.
17:29Guess what can help you?
17:31A slice of bread!
17:33After you remove all the big pieces,
17:35carefully wipe a thick slice of bread
17:37across the floor to pick up any tiny fragments.
17:40They should just get stuck in the bread.
17:42But make sure to do this very carefully
17:44or just put on protective gloves.
17:46And don't absentmindedly
17:48make yourself a sandwich right afterwards.
17:51Hey, just saying.
17:52If you're a huge fan of garlic,
17:54here's a tip for you.
17:55Cut one garlic bulb in half
17:58and rub an empty bowl for a nice flavor.
18:00Now, you can put your pasta, risotto,
18:03or salad in the bowl
18:04and enjoy your meal.
18:07Pringles tubes are made from a mixture
18:09of paper, plastic, and metal,
18:10which makes them a good option
18:12to organize groceries.
18:14You can paint the tubes in a plain color
18:16to make them match your stylish,
18:18minimalistic kitchen
18:19and then attach removable labels on the side.
18:22Have you ever struggled with threading a needle?
18:25Here's an easy way out.
18:27Place your toothbrush on the table
18:28and put the thread across the bristles of the brush.
18:31Now gently push the needle down over the top.
18:35The bristles will help you poke the thread
18:37up through the eye effortlessly.
18:39Once you've got the loop,
18:40just use your fingers to pull it through.
18:43If you've got these annoying tea stains
18:45on your favorite mug that won't wash off,
18:48try to apply some toothpaste to your sponge.
18:50This is also applicable
18:52when you need to make your dirty cutlery shot.
18:55It's best to use a mildly abrasive sponge.
18:58It's pretty helpful
18:59when it comes to removing dark spots on dishes.
19:01Now let's say you've recently received
19:04a really gorgeous bouquet.
19:06But the flowers got this sad look
19:08in the blink of an eye.
19:09You can extend their living very easily
19:12and almost free of charge.
19:14First, fill the vase or vase with fresh water
19:17and put a couple of teaspoons of sugar.
19:20This will help to nourish the flowers.
19:22Before you put the flowers back into the vase,
19:25cut about an inch off the stem.
19:27But make sure to slice it at an angle like this.
19:30This trick will increase the surface of water absorption.
19:34Repeat this with all the stems,
19:36especially with hard ones.
19:37Now put the bouquet back into the vase or vase.
19:41The flowers should cheer up within 12 hours.
19:44If you suffer from cold feet,
19:46put them into a vase or vase.
19:49Now wait.
19:49Use a hairdryer to warm up your slippers
19:52before using them.
19:53This tip is also applicable
19:55to your outdoor winter shoes.
19:57Speaking of feet,
19:59there's a great way to get rid of unpleasant smells.
20:02Apply about 10 drops of your favorite essential oil
20:05on two cotton balls.
20:07Now place the balls into the shoes
20:09and leave them overnight.
20:11Remove them in the morning
20:12and enjoy the fancy smell.
20:14You can also mix a couple of your favorite fragrances
20:17to customize your shoe fragrance even more.
20:20If your drain is a bit dirty and smelly,
20:23there's an epic tip to solve this issue.
20:25Put down a couple of spoonfuls of baking soda
20:28and pour down a little vinegar.
20:30And now step back and enjoy the show.
20:32It will foam up and help loosen any dirt.
20:35We've all tried to light a match outdoors
20:38in windy weather and failed.
20:40Well, we've been doing it all wrong.
20:42There's an easy way to prepare a matchstick
20:45in advance using a sharp knife.
20:47Carefully carve back the four corners
20:49just behind the head of the matchstick.
20:52Then repeat the same technique one more time
20:54so it looks like this.
20:56These eight little splinters
20:58will help create a stronger wind-resistant flame.
21:01If you have a small wardrobe
21:03with limited space for hanging new clothes,
21:06remove some metal pull tabs
21:08from the tops of old drinking cans.
21:10They can make the perfect holding loops
21:12for fixing the second hanger.
21:14Just put the ring over the hook.
21:16This is how you can double and even triple
21:18the storage space on one hanging rail.
21:21If you need to make an emergency candle,
21:24you can use one very common item from your fridge.
21:27Have you guessed what it is?
21:29Butter.
21:29Cut off a piece of chilled butter
21:31and place it on a heat-proof dish.
21:33Poke a hole straight down through the center
21:36using a toothpick or a wooden stick.
21:38Now we need a wick.
21:40You can use a common cotton string or twine.
21:42Cut the corresponding length
21:44and poke it through the hole
21:45so it goes all the way
21:47to the bottom of your candle.
21:48Gently coat the end of the wick with butter
21:50and light up your brand-new DIY candle.
21:54Use hair-straightening tongs
21:56to smooth out those annoying creases on your tie.
21:59Or, let's say you're working in a shop
22:01and you have to deal with fluffy piles of cash.
22:04The tongs will help you iron your money
22:06to put them in smaller stacks,
22:08which then fit neatly into your backpack.
22:10Hey, let's not go there.
22:13Wow, this zipper is tough.
22:15Why can't it slide smoothly like all other zippers?
22:18But don't rush to throw away your coat.
22:21Grab a bar of soap
22:23and gently rub it up and down against the zipper.
22:25Repeat it on both sides.
22:27Can you feel the difference?
22:29Cut one leg off your old tights
22:32and put two long cardboard tubes inside it.
22:35Go ahead and thread it under your internal door
22:38with one tube on each side.
22:39This will protect you from any draft
22:41because the tights will seal up any gap under the floor.
22:45You can also use this trick
22:46when you need to make a full block out in the room.
22:49Just make sure to use thick black tights.
22:52Let's say you're visiting a conference in another city
22:55and your schedule will be very busy.
22:58You can prepare your outfits for each day in advance
23:01and put them into different compartments
23:03of your hanging clothes storage organizer this way.
23:06Now, put it right down into your suitcase,
23:09zip it, and you're ready to go.
23:11When you arrive at the hotel,
23:13you can just carefully pull out this organizer
23:15and hang it in the closet in just two seconds.
23:18But don't forget to take the shoes too.
23:21Is there a way to drive a nail into a wall
23:24without hurting your fingers?
23:25The answer is yes.
23:27Grab your comb and push the nail in between the prongs.
23:31This way, you'll keep your fleshy fingers far away and safe.
23:35And once you've got it started,
23:37you can easily slide out the comb
23:39and finish driving the nail.
23:41If you need an emergency metal scrubby sponge
23:44to wash your pot or pan,
23:46use a piece of tinfoil.
23:48Crumple it up into a ball,
23:50apply a little bit of dish soap,
23:51and your brand new sponge is ready.
23:53Now, start scrubbing and get ready to be amazed.
23:57It works really well, huh?
23:58By the way, the tinfoil doesn't have to be new.
24:01You can recycle the piece you've already used for cooking.
24:05And the final tip is for perfectionists.
24:08If your showerhead has a hard water buildup,
24:10the water won't come out straight.
24:12To fix this, fill a plastic bag with plain white vinegar.
24:17Then put the showerhead inside the bag,
24:19attach it with a band, and leave it overnight.
24:22In the morning, you can give your showerhead
24:25a little scrub with an old toothbrush or clothes brush.
24:27This should help remove the remaining hard water dirt.
24:31This trick is also applicable for faucet heads.