Life hacks have existed for a long time, even longer than you might think.
Some of them are over 100 years old, but the amazing thing is that many of them still work today.
Life today is very different compared to the early 19th century.
We have advanced technology, diverse cultures, and many conveniences.
However, some things remain the same. We still get splinters, struggle with stuck glasses, and face windy days when lighting matches.
Despite all the changes, these life hacks from 100 years ago are still useful even today.
1. Keep yourself safe when cleaning up broken glass
When glass shatters, it’s crucial to ensure the complete removal of every shard to safeguard yourself and those around you.
Avoid using a broom, as it merely scatters the glass across the floor.
Instead, opt for a damp cloth to carefully collect all the fragments, preferably one that can be disposed of in the trash.
2. Furniture will shine with this DIY polish
If your house contains numerous wooden furniture pieces or surfaces, it’s nice to give them an occasional shine.
Create your homemade furniture polish by blending equal parts of paraffin wax and vinegar.
To add a pleasant aroma, incorporate a few drops of scented oil into the solution.
3. Taking Care Of A Sprain At Home
Sprains can be bothersome and hurt, but they are usually not too serious.
To treat them, raise the sprained limb on a pillow and wrap it with cool, wet bandages.
Make sure the bandages stay wet by connecting them to a pitcher of water. Let gravity do its job and move the water down to the sprain.
4. Removing A Splinter
When you have a splinter, don’t use tweezers or a needle. Here’s a simple trick from our great grandparents: take a bottle and fill it almost to the top with hot water.
Place the splinter on the bottle’s mouth and let the steam and suction pull the wood out of your skin.
5. Severing Drinking Glasses Using Science
It’s super annoying when drinking glasses get stuck together; separating them can be a disaster. Just employ a little bit of science to get them apart.
Place the bottom glass in a bowl of warm water and fill the upper glass with cold water. They’ll pop apart right away.
6. Making Fire
Lighting a match outdoors can be difficult when it’s windy. But here’s an easy trick to make it simpler.
Take the match and gently shave a few small strips in the wood near the head, but make sure to keep the ends attached.
When you light the match, these shavings will catch fire as well, creating a stronger flame that is less likely to go out.
7. Removing Ink From Clothing
Did a pen ever leak and ruin your favorite shirt? Don’t worry, there’s a simple way to save it. Quickly put the shirt in a bowl of milk.
The milk will remove the stain from the fabric, leaving it clean and spot-free. After that, you can just wash the shirt as you normally would.
8. Keep Your Glasses From Fogging
If your glasses fog up in the bathroom or when you enter a warm house and it bothers you, here’s a simple trick.
Use a regular bar of soap to create a do-it-yourself lens protectant. Rub the soap onto your glasses and gently wipe them with a cloth. Repeat this every day to maintain the best results.
9. Removing Nails From Walls
Removing stuck nails from a wall can be a tough and annoying task. Even using pliers may not always work well.
To make the pliers stronger, place a small block of wood or any other object under them for support while pulling out the nail. This will make the process easier and more effective.
10. Removing Salt Stains From Boots
If you live in a cold place, you know that winter roads can make your clothes messy. Road salt can leave ugly stains on your boots and other things.
But don’t worry! You can easily remove these stains using baking soda and two tablespoons of hot milk.
Just rub the mixture on the stains and then polish your shoes to make them shiny again.
11. How To Get Thin Slices Of Toast
Cutting a loaf of bread into thin slices can be difficult, but don’t worry!
There’s an easy trick.
Run your knife under hot water to warm it, then quickly cut the bread while the metal is still warm.
This will make the process much easier for you.
12. How To Get Perfect Potatoes
Here’s a simple trick to make your potatoes even better. When boiling them, add a little bit of sugar to the water (not too much!).
Once the potatoes are soft, drain the water and put the pot back on the stove for a few minutes, giving it a gentle shake now and then. And there you have it – perfectly textured potatoes!
So, for all that’s changed, it turns out many things still stay the same, and these tried-and-true methods stand the test of time!
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