Avoid a UTI by Using the Bathroom After a Bath
A lovely long soak in the bath is the perfect tonic after a long and stressful day at work. Just imagine yourself soaking in that sweet hot water for an hour with your favorite book and a glass of wine. You may have even added a scented bath bomb or bath oil into the mix. However, you may not know that doing this can result in you developing a UTI (urinary tract infection).
Fortunately, you can reduce the risk of this happening by paying a visit to the toilet straight after your soak. Also, avoiding bathtime products that are super scented can help too.
Cut Beauty and Home Product Containers in Half to Access Products That Won’t Squeeze Out
Have you ever come to what you think is the end of your favorite serum or moisturizer, and you’re trying to squeeze out every last drop? We've all been there. Of course, the same thing happens with toothpaste. Isn't it always the way that this happens when you can’t find another tube in the bathroom closet? Here’s a handy hack to help with that problem - and save you some money at the same time.
All you need to do is grab a pair of sharp scissors and cut your tube in half. Then, you can dip in and reach the remaining product without straining to squeeze it out. You can, of course, buy tube squeezers, but we think this way is more fun and cheaper!
Packing Hack: Use Shower Caps to Wrap Your Shoes and Keep Clothes Clean
Packing a suitcase neatly and efficiently can come with several challenges. One common problem is how do you pack your shoes without their soles dirtying your clothes? The last thing you want is scuff marks on your favorite dress. The answer is simple. Wrap each individual shoe or pairs of shoes in a shower cap. The caps will protect your clean and ironed clothes from being marked by your dirty shoes.
Not enough shower caps? Either head to the dollar store to pick up some cheap ones or save those caps that hotels give you for free. Those caps are pretty big, so you may be able to fit more than one pair per cap!
Learn and Practice How to Change a Car Tire
It’s always wise to be prepared for the unexpected in life, right? That includes being able to get yourself out of a sticky situation when you’re driving along, and suddenly you have a flat tire and are stuck in the middle of nowhere. One of the best life hacks you can learn before you actually need it is to be adept at changing a car tire. You don’t need brute strength. Just patience and know-how.
Simply practice changing a tire in a safe place during daylight hours (check out YouTube!). It could save you from someone who turns out not to be a Good Samaritan after all. This applies to both men and women!
Keep Shoes Fresh With Baking Soda
Who wants smelly shoes? This can be a particular issue if you like to wear your shoes with bare feet or even with tights. Basically, your feet sweat more, and the increased moisture can create smelly bacteria. The result? Because of their odor, you end up throwing away a perfectly good pair of shoes or sneakers. Fortunately, the solution to this dilemma is simple. Grab some tissues, a ribbon, and some baking soda.
Add a spoonful of baking soda into each tissue, tie it with a ribbon or piece of string, and pop one into each shoe. Your shoes will remain nice and fresh-smelling for way longer.
Freeze Grapes and Use Them as Ice Cubes
One of the problems with ice on a sunny day is that it liquefies way too quickly. So instead of a cool glass of wine, water, or juice, you end up with a watery mess. But, with microplastics making headlines for damaging the environment, those plastic coolers aren't any more enticing. So, instead, grab a few grapes. Place them in a freezer-friendly bag and pop them in the freezer overnight.
You can use them the same way as ice. However, they won't melt and spoil your drink. Just make sure to use fresh grapes, not mushy leftovers, to avoid clumping.
Tested a Perfume That Smells Bad? Some Skin Toners Can Help
Who hasn’t walked through a store or airport lounge and tried the latest perfume brand when looking for a new scent? Sometimes we strike gold and find a glorious fragrance. But other times, we’re stuck with an overpowering smell that’s offending our nostrils and those of the people around us. Thankfully, you can overcome challenging odors with this simple but effective solution if you forgot to spray the offending perfume on a tester strip.
First, wipe some astringent skin toner on the skin area you’ve sprayed. The toners designed for oily skin are usually the most effective, quickest, and easiest solution for eradicating these smells.
