MONDAY’S Life Hack for the Week: “Why Didn’t I Think of That?…Life Hacks” 1-30-23

–Stack your folded clothes vertically in a drawer instead of laying them on top of one another. This way, you can easily see them all when opening the drawer.

–Here’s a simple keyboard cleaning hack. Before you throw away that Post-It note, run the adhesive edge between the keys on your keyboard to collect crumbs and linty fluff.

–Clean your face with apple cider vinegar. It can also help you with your overall skin health. It has natural antibacterial and antifungal properties that fight acne. All you need to do is wash your face with warm water, pat dry, and dip a cotton ball into apple cider vinegar and rub it over your face (avoiding any contact with the eyes). Rinse off once you feel like your face is clean enough. This remedy works great on all skin types!

–This is how you can keep the hotel curtains closed without letting any light in. The hotel room closet most likely has a hanger option that has the metal clips attached to a metal bar on the bottom of the hanger. Simply use that hanger with the clips and clip the side of each curtain together sealing out the light.

–A plastic kiddie pool with a blanket inside becomes a big, comfy dog bed.

–If your dishwasher has finished its cycle but your dishes are still wet, hang a towel on the dishwasher’s door, and shut it for 10 minutes. The fabric will absorb the majority of the moisture.

–Cut those cherry tomatoes quickly. Cherry tomatoes are small and difficult to cut. To make this process easier, place the tomatoes under a plastic container lid and press it down with your hand. Take a knife with your other hand, hold it parallel to the lid of the container, and cut the tomatoes.

–Eliminate static cling with homemade dryer balls. Bunch up some aluminum foil into a ball shape and throw it in the dryer with the clothes. Yes, a wad of aluminum foil can help you keep static away and minimize the use of dryer sheets. Plus, they claim it will help your clothes dry faster.