New Life Hacks I Just Discovered and Can't Live Without

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Did you know ketchup is super versatile and can be used for more than just fries? For instance, you can use it to remove rust thanks to its acidity, which breaks down the rust on surfaces. It also works wonders on copper and brass, helping to remove tarnish and bring back their shine. Plus, ketchup can act as a natural meat tenderizer, breaking down the fibers to make your meat more tender. Who knew this common condiment could do so much?   Animation is created by Bright Side. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Music by Epidemic Sound https://www.epidemicsound.com   Check our Bright Side podcast on Spotify and leave a positive review! https://open.spotify.com/show/0hUkPxD34jRLrMrJux4VxV   Subscribe to Bright Side: https://goo.gl/rQTJZz  ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Our Social Media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brightside  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brightside.official TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@brightside.official?lang=en   Stock materials (photos, footages and other): https://www.depositphotos.com https://www.shutterstock.com https://www.eastnews.ru ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------  For more videos and articles visit: http://www.brightside.me

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00:00If you see someone putting ketchup on some car, it doesn't mean you're witnessing them preparing a prank.

00:07It means they're just taking care of their car.

00:10Yup, it goes great with hamburgers and hot dogs, but it goes even better with cars,

00:16since it has ingredients that are good at removing rust.

00:20Rust occurs when the metal gets exposed to moisture, oxygen, and heat,

00:25and due to weather conditions, it's hard to avoid it.

00:28When you leave rust for a longer time and don't deal with it, it will continue to degrade the metal,

00:35so you need to get rid of it before your car becomes physically useless.

00:40That's when ketchup comes in.

00:43Its key ingredient is tomatoes, and they have many nutrients similar to those you can find in oranges and some other citrus fruits.

00:53For instance, citric acid can help you remove rust from metal surfaces since it eats through rust.

00:59We're not talking about the cars only.

01:02You can use it on metallic kitchenwares, furniture parts, jewelry, and rust spots on generally any metallic item.

01:10You can combine it with washing soda.

01:13It's not quite effective against rust, but when you combine it with ketchup, it'll do the work.

01:19Mix these two and apply them to the rusted area.

01:23Leave it like that for about half an hour and wash it with a wet cloth or sponge.

01:29You can combine ketchup with salt instead, or just apply a lot of it on the rusty area without using any additional ingredients.

01:39Ketchup removes tarnish from brass copper too.

01:43Put it on brass hardware on doors and cabinets or some accessories such as bowls and candlesticks for 10 minutes to make it all shine.

01:53And also, you don't put it on meat just because of taste.

01:57Ketchup breaks down its fibers, which means it makes it more tender.

02:02If you've left a pot on the stove and your food burned, once again, take ketchup.

02:08Its acids will ease all the scrubbing and help you with grease.

02:12Just leave it over the night and you'll be able to wash the pot more easily.

02:17Or keep those small packages of ketchup we all end up having from fast food orders in the freezer.

02:23The ketchup won't be as hard as an ice cube as it freezes.

02:27So, it will be good for soothing insect bites or similar things.

02:32Okay, enough with ketchup already. I'm getting hungry.

02:36Your home has more regular things that can do magic tricks.

02:40Like if you have a house or a big terrace and want to make a nice flower wall.

02:45Try old mattress springs.

02:47Just hang them on the wall and let your imagination run wild with flowers.

02:53An old flower sifter can still come in handy.

02:56For example, as a planter.

02:58Even if you don't have one, you might find it at a garage sale or a thrift store.

03:04Wallpaper is making its big comeback when it comes to home design.

03:08Maybe you can try something different and use some old books with torn pages.

03:13You just need to learn the basics of hanging wallpaper.

03:16And voila! You get a new cool place for your old books.

03:21There's a solution for the remains of an old book.

03:24Don't worry. You can have blocks where you'll keep your kitchen knives.

03:28It's pretty original, don't you think?

03:31Cleaning blinds can be frustrating.

03:34But the next time you do it, try doing it with a sock over your hand.

03:39Hands are kind of perfectly shaped for getting all those nooks and crannies on the blinds.

03:44And the sock will do the rest.

03:48Here's something you wouldn't expect.

03:50Ice cubes can help you remove gum from carpet, clothing and hair.

03:55Just put your clothes in the sink and add ice cubes.

03:59Leave it like that for a while. Ice will freeze the gum, so you can chip it away more easily.

04:05If the gum got stuck on the carpet, leave ice cubes right in the critical spot and remove the gum with a butter knife.

04:13It's a little bit harder to remove it from hair though, but still possible.

04:17Just wrap the ice and parts of your hair with the gum in a washcloth until the gum gets frozen.

04:24When you get there, you should be able to break apart the gum and free your hair using your fingers.

04:30Or next time you have to deal with a splinter, just take one ice cube to numb that area before you even start doing anything.

04:40Vacuuming can't suck all that dust out of your cushions, but a tennis racket can.

04:45It's a tool firm enough to beat the dust, but at the same time, it has holes where dust can go through.

04:53If you have some old CD spindles you don't use anymore, bring one of them back to life, this time as a bagel tote.

05:01It doesn't take up a lot of space in your backpack, plus you can close it so your bagel doesn't fall apart.

05:08It doesn't look like that at first, but there's a lot you can do with a tennis ball too.

05:14For example, use it as a bottle opener for twist-off bottle caps or maybe sticky jar lids.

05:21Cut along the seam of a ball so you'll have a tool coated with rubber on the inside. It gives a great grip.

05:29And it doesn't stop here for tennis balls. You can cap your chair legs to protect your floor.

05:35You can leave some in a pool if you have one too.

05:38Pools quickly become very dirty if you're using them frequently,

05:42and tennis balls can absorb some of the oil coming from the people and the rest of the goop that floats on the surface.

05:49Another frustrating task is removing floor scuff marks.

05:53Yep, a tennis ball once again. Just place it on a stick. It works like an eraser.

05:59It can also be a great tool for massage. You can try with your back.

06:04Lie down on the ball on the floor and place the tennis ball on the spots where you feel the most pressure.

06:10Or maybe put it against the wall and massage stiff parts.

06:15Or, something I need, a tennis ball as a holder where I can keep my reminders.

06:20Just cut a slit into its side and place your message inside.

06:24It can be a cool gift too, or add a small metal or wooden piece so you have a key holder too.

06:31Bread tabs can be great for labeling cords and never getting lost down there with your power strip.

06:37Plastic bread tabs are sturdy and there's enough room on them to write what the cable is for and easily clip it around the end of a cord.

06:45Plus they come in different colors so you'll easily recognize them and know which electrical device you can turn off.

06:53You don't have to immediately throw away an empty milk jug.

06:57Just take sharp scissors and cut off its top.

07:00Then clean up the cut so you're sure there are no sharp edges.

07:04Now you have a new scoop for potting soil, food for your dog, or whatever you need it for.

07:10A bobby pin is a great nail holder.

07:13You can easily get distracted and hammer a finger when working with tiny nails.

07:17So it would be better to go with a common bobby pin to keep your fingers at a safe distance.

07:24If you don't have enough space for your cookbook while preparing a meal, take a pants hanger and attach your recipes there.

07:31Also, if you have a broken pants hanger, you don't need to throw it away, or at least not all the pieces.

07:39You can remove clips and use them for pasta or some other open packs in your kitchen.

07:45Don't throw away an empty ketchup bottle.

07:48You can use it for a pancake mix so it doesn't get too messy when you're preparing this delicious breakfast.

07:55It can get tricky to carry your stuff at the beach, so take an old lotion bottle and clean it out so you can put your money, phone, and keys inside.

08:04Less chance someone will take any of this stuff even if they manage to take a peek inside your bag.

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