DIY or Do-it-yourself has always been the go-to-solution in many parts of the world. Recently it has gained popularity amongst the younger generations, courtesy of Pinterest and Instagram. India too is seeing a boom in people trying to apply these home hacks!
These DIY projects not only save money but can sometimes end up being of a higher quality as you have the freedom to choose the materials. The end result also tends to come out looking closer to what you had in mind since you have full creative control.
Material required:
Rubbing alcohol
Old cloth / brush
Dishwashing soap
Kitchen tongs
Rubber band
Cleaning cloth
Tennis ball
Bread
Paint pains: Sometimes the children come home covered in paint and sometimes we brush against a fresh coat without realizing it. Fear not, just grab some rubbing alcohol, easily available in medical stores, and an old cloth or brush. Scrub away and then pop it in the washing machine!
Blender splendour: Cleaning a blender after making chutney or a smoothie can be a pain. It’s hard to get into the nooks with a sponge or brush. This might help — fill half the jar with hot water, add a few drops of dishwashing soap and switch the blender on. It will get cleaned out nicely and you can give it a good rinse before leaving it to dry.
Window wipers: Window blinds are often tricky to clean as it’s hard to get into little gaps with normal cleaning equipment and if you apply too much force, they get bent out of shape. Kitchen tongs are a great solution! Wrap them in a cleaning cloth tied down by rubber bands and voila you have the perfect apparatus to use. Now just slide the tongs over each rung of the blinds.
Knock knock: Do you have an annoying door that keeps hitting the wall when the wind blows? This can be noisy and also cause stains on the wall. Cut a slit into a tennis ball and slide it over the knob to give you a noiseless, stainless experience!
Shatter secret: Cleaning up the tiny fragments of broken glass when an item shatters into a million pieces, quite literally, is not an easy task. Take a piece of bread and add a few drops of water till it’s damp, now use this to press onto the surface and collect the glass shards. It will be able to pick up the tiniest of pieces and is safe for your fingers too!
