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Ice for burns? Use ginger juice instead

Ice for burns? Use ginger juice instead

There’s a kind of geeky thrill that comes with discovering new ways to use items that you’ve always thought were good for only one purpose. Using an ice cube tray to organize your earrings or planting a cactus in an old kettle—rethinking common items makes running the home much more fun as you discover unusual ways that ordinary items can help you feel, look, and even smell better.

Deodorant as a blister buster

Rub some deodorant—either in clear gel or stick—on the spots of your new kicks that you think will give you blisters. The deodorant will ease the friction on the tight spots in your shoes and save your toes from suffering the whole day.

Use ginger to soothe burns.
Use ginger to soothe burns.

Ginger juice as burn ointment

Your first step: prepare ginger juice. Simply grate a piece of ginger and squeeze out the juice. Dip a fresh slice of ginger in the juice and rub it on the affected part of your skin at least twice a day. Ginger’s antioxidant compounds ease the sting of burns and, after about three months, can help scars fade away.

Bean bag toys as cold packs

Is it hard to get your kids to sit still while you hold an ice pack in place on the fresh bump on their heads? Make your ice pack cuter. Leave small bean bag stuffed toys in the freezer in a Ziploc bag, then take them out of the bag to be used as ice packs in the next bumpy emergency.

You can still use teabags after you’ve made your drink.
You can still use teabags after you’ve made your drink.

Sea salt as toothpaste

It’s natural and easy to use. Just dab some sea salt on your toothbrush before brushing your teeth. If you’re worried about abrasions though, dissolve the salt in a bit of water, dip your toothbrush in the saltwater, and brush away.

Clear nail polish as envelope sealer

It doesn’t just make your nails pretty; it can also save you from one unhygienic practice. Instead of licking envelopes closed, paint some nail polish on the part of the envelope with the dry glue. Possible germ infestation on your tongue, averted.

While nothing beats brushing your teeth altogether, apples make a quick and easy substitute when you’re in a hurry.
While nothing beats brushing your teeth altogether, apples make a quick and easy substitute when you’re in a hurry.

Used teabags as remedy for puffy eyes

Don’t throw away those teabags just yet. Put them in the refrigerator instead. They’ll be ready for use after about half an hour being chilled. Squeeze out the extra liquid so that the teabags don’t drip, and immediately place them over your eyes. The caffeine content of the tea helps shrink blood vessels, taking care of the puffiness. The tannins in the tea further tighten and soothe skin.

Apples as breath fresheners

Got no time to brush your teeth before a meeting? Munch on an apple instead. Apples are rich in polyphenols, which can break down compounds that make certain food—garlic, for instance—smell as bad as they taste good.

Writer: CECILE BALTASAR
ILLUSTRATION
MARA GONZALES

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