142. Sanitizer

Best Place To Purchase: Dollar stores, Rite Aid, CVS
Average Product Price: $1-$5*
Frozen locks are incredibly frustrating. They’re an all-too-common sight for anyone who lives in a cold area during winter. If you’re dealing with a frozen lock, reach for some hand sanitizer—something that, thankfully, is in high supply nowadays.

Sanitizer To Unfreeze Locks ©Brian A Jackson / Shutterstock
The alcohol in the sanitizer lowers the water’s freezing point, and it can dissolve the ice inside frozen locks instantly. Squeeze some hand sanitizer onto your key before you insert it gently into the lock. Be careful not to use too much force, no matter how frustrated you are, as the key might snap off if you do. Then, you’d have a whole different problem on your hands.

143. A Drain and Salt

Best Place To Purchase: Grocery stores, Amazon
Average Product Price: $1-$5
Handy-dandy salt is a lifesaver once again. It can clean cutting boards, reduce mosquito bites’ itchiness, and clear a drain. One home remedy for a clogged drain involves mixing a half-cup of baking soda with a half-cup of salt.

Clear A Drain With Salt @cnet / Pinterest
You can also mix one cup of salt, one cup of vinegar, and a half cup of lemon juice. Just make sure, whatever you choose, that you have salt. Make sure to mix well before pouring the mixture down the drain. Let the clog sit for fifteen to thirty minutes, depending on how stubborn it is. Then, rinse with hot water.

144. Honey

Best Place To Purchase: First Honey, Amazon
Average Product Price: $10-$20*
Believe it or not, honey isn’t just a delicious condiment that you put on pastries and bread. Honey has a lot of antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antibacterial properties, and it can be used to dress wounds to improve and speed up healing.

Honey For Cuts @spoonuniversity/Pinterest
According to Healthline, studies have shown that medical-grade honey can help people with wounds that are “chronic” and “non-healing” as well. The active compounds in honey, such as flavonoids, phenolic acid, enzymes, vitamins, and organic acid, can help your nasty cut heal more quickly, giving you relief faster. FYI, you should talk to your doctor first before using honey in a medical way.

145. Olive Oil

Best Place To Purchase: Whole Foods
Average Product Price: $5-$10*
Much like how honey can be used to treat wounds, olive oil is yet another kitchen staple that has more than one purpose. Outside of cooking, olive oil’s monounsaturated fats and antioxidants can help your skin lock in moisture. If you have dry skin in need of extra moisturization, olive oil can give you relief.

Olive Oil For Dry Skin ©munyi.imagery/Shutterstock
According to Dr. Diana Gall, M.D., a practitioner at Doctor4U, olive oil has a lot of “health benefits” for your skin, not only for dryness but also for helping with “premature aging” and “sun damage.” You’ll want organic, extra-virgin olive oil for your skin, nothing lower-quality than that.

146. Pine-Sol

Best Place To Purchase: Walmart, Amazon
Average Product Price: $4.99 for a 40-oz. jug*
Pine-Sol is owned by Clorox, and it is a line of household cleaning products that clean heavy soil and grease stains. When it was released in the early 1900s, Pine-Sol used pine oil in its products. It has a distinctive smell, and you can always tell when someone has used Pine-Sol recently on any surface.
Pine Sol For Removing Stains @IntuitiveCreative/Pinterest
Did you know that you can use Pine-Sol on fabric, too? According to the manufacturer, Pine-Sol can provide “stain removal” and “powerful spot treatment.” Use a sponge to rub Original Pine-Sol into the grease spot, dirt mark, or stain. Then, wash the garment according to its care label, whether by hand or in the washing machine.

147. Spoons

Best Place To Purchase: Amazon, dollar stores, Walmart
Average Product Price: $5-$15 per box*
Bags under your eyes are a common beauty ailment. They are caused when the muscles and tissue structures supporting your eyelids weaken. The skin sags and the fat around the eye moves to the area below. Additionally, eye bags can be caused by the space below your eyes gathering fluid, causing the area to become puffy and swollen.
Spoons For Eyebags ©puhhha/Shutterstock
If you want a quick solution to quell swollen bags, consider using a cold spoon. Put two spoons in your fridge for thirty minutes. Then place one spoon under each eye for ten minutes. The cold spoon relaxes the blood vessels around your eyes, reducing puffiness.

148. Tennis Balls

Best Place To Purchase: Dick’s Sporting Goods, Walmart
Average Product Price: $1-$5 per pack*
If you’ve ever had a muscle knot, then you know the feeling. These sore, aching trigger points can be soothed by massages. But, if you don’t have someone sympathetic on hand to rub your back, you can use a tennis ball. This handy, portable massage tool acts as a miniature foam roller to soothe trigger points.
Tennis Balls For Massages ©Iryna Inshyna/Shutterstock
Place a tennis ball (or two tennis balls taped together) on the floor and lay your back down on it. Move until you find the knot. Massage the knot with the tennis ball for twenty to thirty seconds (or more, if necessary). Using deep compression will help release the knot, giving you relief from the ache and pain.

149. Paper Clips

Best Place To Purchase: Walmart, Dollar General
Average Product Price: $1-$5 per pack*
Paper clips are an office tool with a lot of potential. In addition to using it to keep papers together, you can also use two to create a phone stand for your iPhone or Android. With each paper clip, bend the smaller section upward, creating a raised stand like this. Attach the clips to your phone and enjoy the stand it creates.

Paper Clips As Phone Stand @aaronkidd96/Pinterest
Paper clips can also be used to remove hair from a hairbrush, reset electrical items, repair eyeglasses, hang ornaments, and fix a zipper. They are super cheap, too, costing just a few bucks at your local dollar store or Walmart.

150. Use A Spoon To Open A Can

Best Place To Purchase: Amazon, Target, Walmart
Average Product Price: $1*
We’ve all found ourselves in situations at one time or another where we have to open a can but don’t have an opener. Whether you’re camping or you just can’t find your utensils, this hack could prove very useful. All you need is a spoon.
Rub the end of the spoon along the top of the can repeatedly and you should be able to make a hole. Once you’re done that, continue making the cut larger until you can open the can. It’s not the easiest hack in the world, but it’s certainly safer than using a knife and will remedy the situation. Just be careful when peeling back the top.

151. Glasses Cases

Best Place To Purchase: Target, dollar stores, Walmart
Average Product Price: $5-$10*
You never know when you’re going to have a medical emergency. It’s important to take care of medical ailments quickly, as even a minor cut can become an issue if it gets infected. If you’re looking for a sturdy, convenient case for your medical supplies, consider using a glasses case.

Use Glasses Cases As Mini Medical Supply Stations @OpticalJournal/Pinterest
In this case, keep items like bandages, sewing scissors, anti-inflammatories like Motrin and Advil, and other small-yet-necessary medical supplies. At home, keep your less-portable medical equipment, such as a thermometer, emergency blankets, humidifier, and eyewash, handy. As the old adage goes, it is better safe than sorry.

152. Cat Litter

Best Place To Purchase: Pet stores, Walmart
Average Product Price: $10-$20*
The grit that you often see outside on sidewalks and roads in the winter is usually rock salt. Rock salt is used as grit because, when it is applied, it melts snow and keeps more from piling up. It’s important to have some grit on your sidewalks, lest you want to risk a nasty slip and fall.

Cat Litter As Grit ©Anciens Huang/Shutterstock
If you’re in a pinch with no salt on hand, you can use cat litter (we’re sure Fluffy won’t mind). Natural and non-clumping litters, like Cattitudes, WC Cat, and Special Kitty, are eco-friendly substitutes for rock salt. These litters will provide traction even in the iciest of conditions. Because the litter contains no rock salt, it won’t burn pets’ paws when they go outside, nor will it poison the environment.