In modern times, our lives are becoming more and more hectic. With all our responsibilities, the last thing we need is to unnecessarily waste time on banal things. Therefore, knowing the right tips and tricks will save us the energy we can use to focus on more important tasks.

1. Wrap an onion in a wet paper towel to avoid tears.

2. How to fit 2 pizzas on one baking tray

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3. Clean the built-up residue off your shower head with a plastic bag and vinegar.

4. The proper way to clean your blender

5. Iron your collars with a hair straightener.

6. “Store jewelry with sticky notes like this so they don’t tangle.”

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7. Fix broken boot zippers with a bungee cord.

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8. “No coin on hand? Use your round key to grab a cart.”

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9. Put scotch tape on your nail clippers so nail trimmings don’t fly around.

10. Do your pets love digging up the dirt in flowerpots? Sprinkle ground coffee to keep them away.

11. Make an inexpensive cookbook holder with a pants hanger.

12. Use 2 leftover cups and a toilet paper roll to make a cheap speaker for your smartphone.

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13. Leave your keys in the fridge at work so you remember to bring back your lunch.

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14. “If your bra cups get deformed in the wash, use a hairdryer to puff them back to normal.”

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15. Remove stains from white clothes with a mixture of baking soda and hydrogen peroxide.

16. Use lemon peels to deodorize the trash can.

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Your trash can can sometimes have an unpleasant smell. To prevent this, try deodorizing it with lemon peels. Just put the peels at the bottom, underneath the plastic bag. To keep it effective, make sure to change the peels weekly.

17. Wrap the stems of bananas to keep them fresh for longer.

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If you are one of those people who doesn’t like eating ripe bananas, having them turn brown may be frustrating for you. Instead of throwing them away, you could try to extend their freshness. To do this, wrap their stems with plastic wrap or foil. This way, your bananas will keep their yellowish-green color for longer.

18. Polish leather shoes with banana peels.

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Leather shoes require high maintenance since every spot on them is visible. However, if they get dirty and you don’t have a shoe polish with you, there’s no need to get desperate. All you need, to make them look like brand new, is a banana, or more precisely a banana peel. Rub the peel on your shoes and they will be shiny again in a few seconds, thanks to the fat from the banana.

19. Stretch your new shoes with socks and a hairdryer.

New shoes are often too tight and uncomfortable to walk in. Instead of wearing them to break them and getting blisters, try stretching them with a quicker method.

20. Polish wooden floors and furniture with lemon, vinegar, and olive oil.

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People often complain about how wooden floors and furniture are hard to maintain. Many of us often use expensive polishing products, but there is a DIY solution for that. You can make a mixture of olive oil, vinegar, and lemon juice. Rub the mixture onto the wood surfaces, and they will be clean and shiny in no time.

21. Upgrade your vacuum cleaner with a straw for narrow surfaces.

If you don’t have a special attachment for vacuuming holes and narrow spaces, it’s simple to make one at home. Just cover the hole of your vacuum cleaner pipe with plastic wrap or a plastic bag and tie it with a rubber band. Make a small hole, insert the plastic straw, and make cleaning easier than ever.

Do you have any hacks that help you save time and nerves? Don’t hesitate to share them in the comments!