Household Items Might be More Useful than You Think

If you want to be more careful with how you spend your money, then you should think outside of the box and be more resourceful. You should try to utilize the stuff you already have at home in more than one way, if you are to become more efficient. And beside the economic burden that some extra items might add to your wallet, some of those things aren’t the best option for you and your family’s wellbeing. There are a lot of so called life hacks out there that provide different uses for household items that are at your disposal. Some of those life hacks can really make your life easier, and so we will try to help you in a similar way by presenting several items you probably have at home and the different ways you can utilize them.

Lemon juice

  • cleaning your glass items, cutting board and your windows
  • making your dishes and toilet bowl more shiny
  • great against sun spots and wrinkles
  • reducing the size of your pores
  • lightening your hair
  • improving the immune system
  • better digestion
  • good for sore throat

Coconut oil

 

  • polishes wooden objects
  • acts as a substitute for WD-40
  • cleaning the shower
  • also good against wrinkles and hair
  • it can be used as a deodorant and lip gloss
  • improves thyroid function
  • great for easing migraines

Apple cider vinegar

  • can act as a deodorant for clothing
  • good against fleas
  • cleaning your microwave
  • good for acne and sunburns
  • can be used as a hair shampoo and an aftershave
  • controlling blood sugar and weight gain
  • fights off colds and yeast infections

White vinegar

 

  • also good for windows, dishes and silverware as well
  • can unclog your kitchen drain
  • neutralizes bad odors
  • good for your stomach and hair
  • can ease pain from bee stings
  • great at making meat softer and eggs boil better
  • can act as a refresher for vegetables

Baking soda

  • helps clean up your bathroom and kitchen elements
  • can be used to put out fires
  • also can be used as a deodorant and a toothpaste as well
  • treats heartburn and diaper rash
  • can make chicken crispier and omelets fluffier

Castile soap

  • can be used to clean almost anything
  • also acts as a shampoo and toothpaste
  • good against eczema, psoriasis and acne

Castor oil

  • repels rodents
  • good for your plants and eyelashes
  • softens cracked heels and cuticles
  • lubricates dry skin
  • acts as a laxative