Life can be difficult sometimes, wouldn’t you agree? Even the smallest things can make all the difference to our day. If you’re in a rush to get out of the house and find out there’s a problem that will take hours to be repaired? Day ruined. We’ve all been there, it’s no secret. While not all problems can be solved in a quick and easy manner, there are plenty that can. We’re talking about clever hacks that will save you both time and money. These hacks involve just one main item that you already have in the house at all times: paper towels.
Soften Brown Sugar
We all know the struggle of baking with brown sugar. Well, not so much the part of baking, rather than simply having to deal with brown sugar. Of course, we’re talking about how it solidifies more often than not, making it near impossible to measure properly. Well, to solve this pesky issue, grab your paper towels. Moisten a paper towel and put it inside the brown sugar bag. Then, place it all in the microwave for 20-30 seconds. It will soften right up.
Soften Brown Sugar
Cool Drinks Quickly
When you have company over, you might have forgotten to put those cans or glass bottles in the fridge in time for them to cool. It’s okay, it happens to everyone at one point or another. Of course, there is a quick and easy way to remedy the situation. What you have to do is get a paper towel and dampen it with water. Then, wrap it around the can or bottle you want to chill and put it in the freezer. It’ll work like a charm!
Cool Drinks Quickly
Impromptu Coffee Filter
You’re rushing to leave for work, and suddenly, you see you’ve run out of coffee filters. How could you have let this happen? You can’t survive the day without your coffee! Don’t worry, we have the answer: paper towels. You’ve probably guessed what we’ll say by now thanks to the header, but hear us out. Use a paper towel inside your coffee maker instead of your usual filter. It will work flawlessly.
Impromptu Coffee Filter
No-Slip Cutting Board
If you’ve ever tried cutting something on a board that won’t stay put, we feel you. Aside from the fact that it’s nerve-wracking, it’s dangerous. To get rid of this problem once and for all, wet a paper towel and place it underneath the board. Doing so will help alleviate all the sliding and wobbling. Not to mention, it will save you from possibly having to get a few unwanted stitches. Anything to keep us from injuring ourselves.
No Slip Cutting Board
Avoid Oil Drips
If you’re one who uses cooking oil often, you know how frustrating it is to have it drip everywhere after pouring from the bottle. That’s when your bottle of oil starts feeling unbearably greasy and it gets hard to hold, risking even more messes in the kitchen. All in all, it’s not a good situation. Luckily, there is a cheap, easy, and quick solution to this issue. Just wrap a paper towel around the neck of the bottle and secure it with a rubber band. No more drips!
Avoid Oil Drips
Quick Ice Pack
For all those times you’ve just burned yourself and need an ice pack, don’t worry. Place a wet paper towel in the freezer for a few minutes and use it as a makeshift ice pack! It works just as well and will relieve the soreness in just moments. On top of that, it’s more sterile and quick than using an actual ice pack or waiting for one to solidify. Once you’re done with the one you’ve made, you can simply throw it out.
Quick Ice Pack
Swiffer Refill
Occasionally, it can happen that we forget to top off on some items we need around the house. It’s no biggie, right? Well, for the most part, it’s not a big deal. At times, however, you’re stuck without something you desperately need with no way to get it in time. For instance, you want to clean the floor quickly before someone comes over, only to see you forgot to buy Swiffer pads. Grab a trusty paper towel roll and get to work: wrap the Swiffer head with damp paper towels and you’ll be good to go.
Swiffer Refill
Fresh Bacon
If you’re making yourself some delicious bacon, why go through the hassle of frying them up and having to clean up everything afterward? Instead, sandwich the slices you want in between two paper towels before throwing them in the microwave. Aside from this being the quicker, cleaner, option, it will also save you all that excess grease. We all know how unhealthy it can be when you eat too much of it.
Fresh Bacon
Squeaky Clean Microwave
Cleaning the microwave can be such a pain sometimes. You can spend so long slaving away wiping down the sides only to see none of the stains came off. To save yourself all that pointless work, this hack should be your go-to. Place a damp paper towel in the microwave for 3 minutes. The steam will loosen all the dirt and grime, making it so easy to wipe down afterward. It will only take seconds instead of hours. Not to mention, the results will be better as well.
Squeaky Clean Microwave
Extend Your Greens’ Shelf-Life
From now on, you won’t have to worry about all your greens wilting too quickly for you to use them all. It’s a struggle we all have to deal with more often than not. It can be a significant problem, but that doesn’t mean that the solution is complex. In fact, it’s so simple! All you need to do is wrap your greens in a paper towel before sealing the bag. Or, place a layer of dry paper towel inside the bag to absorb all the excess moisture that normally causes the greens to go bad.
