What to do if you suddenly get injured and get sick? Of course, run to the pharmacy, but what if it’s not possible? You should try to use items that you always have at home. We don’t even think that there are many things that can be used for other purposes and can help us in unpredictable situations.
So, using things for other purposes.
1) An ordinary plastic bottle will help us in the following situations.
When you need a cold compress for sunstroke, bruises, or damaged ligaments. Pour it into a bottle cold water and the compress is ready.
Bottle with hot water will alleviate the condition during an attack of angina (place on the legs and hands), acute gastritis (place the bottle on the stomach area after lavage), cystitis (place on the lower abdomen), renal colic (place on the lower back), cholelithiasis (place on the right hypochondrium).
A bottle of hot water will also help for general warming of the body, for example, in case of food poisoning, freezing, carbon monoxide poisoning.
2) A mayonnaise and ketchup bag with a dispenser can replace a heating pad, for example, if you need to warm up your sinuses for sinusitis or your ear for inflammation. This heating pad is convenient because it has a lid and retains heat well.
3) Another heating pad can be a condom filled with hot water and tied well. To prevent the condom from breaking, take a second one and place one inside the other.
This is an unusual use of ordinary things.
1) If you are injured and there is no bandage, you can use toilet paper. You need to tear off a piece, fold it in several layers, moisten it with saliva and stick it on the abrasion or cut until blood begins to seep out. This bandage, once dry, holds tightly and heals.
2) Feminine sanitary pads are an excellent absorbent. IN extreme situations When there are no dressings, they will replace a cotton-gauze bandage to stop bleeding.
3) Ordinary plastic bag used as a bandage for thermal injuries of the hands and feet. After treatment, clean bags are placed on the affected areas and secured to the wrist or ankle.
But you should not fix the bags directly on the skin. Even if the skin around the burn seems healthy, its condition can change dramatically after a while.
4) Newspaper is not only used to repel moths and plug windows, a moistened piece of newspaper applied to the bruised area works even better than lead lotion.
For a sore lower back with lumbosacral radiculitis, you can make a belt from newspapers.
Straighten the sheet and lay out the newspapers in several layers in half (along the long side), cover the other half of the sheet and fold it again lengthwise to form a strip about 40 cm wide. Tie the corset around your lower back and sew up the free edge with threads or secure with pins.
The procedure will be more effective when the patient is half-sitting with support on his hands. This corset relieves pain and is best left overnight.
Using things that are always at hand
Non-standard use of things that are always at hand.
1) Every woman always has lipstick in her purse; it turns out that it can help with cracked heels. Before going to bed, take a bath, dry your feet, apply a good amount of hygienic lipstick and put on socks. Wash your feet in the morning. Then do this procedure 4 more times before going to bed.
2) Tea will not only help us cheer up and warm up, but will save us from injuries and some diseases.
In case of inflammation of the eyes, apply tampons soaked in tea leaves on the space from the eyebrows to the lower hollows. Hold for a few minutes. Must be repeated 4 times.
In bright sunshine, eye burns can occur; in this case, cold lotions with tea infusion are good.
If you suddenly get burned, then tea will come to the rescue again, pour lukewarm (temperature no more than 15 degrees) green or black tea on the wound, then bandage it and constantly water it on the bandage so that it does not dry out. 
If you suddenly tried hot food and burned your lips, tongue, or oral mucosa, hold cold brew in your mouth, thanks to tannin, the irritation will subside. Repeat several times.
For vomiting and diarrhea due to gastrointestinal disorders, chew half a spoonful of dry brewed black and green tea and drink some water.
Tea bags are an excellent compress that relieves swelling and irritation. Before use, place the tea bags in the refrigerator and then wrap them in a napkin, otherwise the eye area will become stained.
Using ordinary things for other purposes
1) For bruises and damaged ligaments, a lotion with a salt solution will help. Fold the gauze into 8 layers and soak in a salt solution (two teaspoons per 500 ml of water). Apply to the sore spot for 15 hours. Such a bandage should breathe; there is no need to cover it with cellophane.
If you have heartburn, keep a little salt in your mouth and swallow the saliva that forms.
To reduce painful toothache, dissolve a teaspoon of salt in a glass of warm water and keep it in your mouth on the side where the tooth is bothering you, spit out the water. Do this several times until the toothache goes away.
2) Sugar can always be found in every home.
If you have diarrhea, dissolve sugar in half a glass of boiling water to make a saturated solution and drink.
When bitten by a bee, wasp, or other insect, apply a piece of sugar moistened with water.
If your tongue or mouth burns, sprinkle fine sugar onto the affected area.
Lacerated puncture wound, washed clean water, sprinkle with fine sugar and make a bandage. Powdered sugar is better in this case (grind a tablespoon into powder). If the bleeding does not stop, make a new dressing with sugar. Change the bandage every 3-4 days.
3) An ordinary sock can become a cold or hot compress. Pour rice into it and tie it well. For a hot compress, keep the sock in the microwave for a minute, and for a cold compress, put it in the refrigerator for an hour. Then shake the sock and place it on the desired area.
You can add some to the rice essential oil or add dry herbs (lavender, chamomile). You can replace rice with buckwheat, salt, flaxseed, and instead of a sock take a rag bag.
Conclusion: here it is non-standard use things, take note of these tips, maybe they will come in handy in an unpredictable situation.
Best regards, Olga.
We continue to master home secrets - get acquainted with the next batch of ideas unusual use ordinary things and get a little closer to the pedestal of a life hacking guru.
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1. Tea bags as an air freshener
Place a few used tea bags in a jar and put them in the refrigerator - they will absorb unpleasant odors.
2. Baby wet wipes for cleaning gadgets
Before you buy special means for wiping electronic devices, try baby wet wipes - they work just as well.
3. Hydrogen peroxide as a stain remover
With the advent of bleach, hydrogen peroxide remained only as an antiseptic. In fact, it serves excellently as a disinfectant, and as a stain remover.
4. Beer as bait for slugs
You can get rid of slugs by leaving open cans of beer on your property. The slugs will crawl into the trap on their own.
5. Cinnamon against ants
Forget about expensive chemicals. If you want to get rid of ants, sprinkle a little cinnamon in places favored by insects.
6. Toothpaste as a cleaning agent
Toothpaste will clean perfectly metal surfaces bathroom and kitchen, and will also help get rid of the smell of garlic on your hands.
7. Alka-Seltzer as Fish Bait
It may seem strange, but throwing a few Alka-Seltzer tablets into the water where you are fishing will increase your chances of making a big catch.
8. Tea bags for warts
Tannic acid contained in tea leaves can get rid of warts. Apply a warm bag to it three times a day and hold it for 15 minutes.
9. Bananas will add shine to your silverware.
Wipe cutlery inside banana peel and see how it sparkles.
10. Honey against germs
Some types of honey can effectively replace antibacterial agents and promote wound healing.
11. Aspirin against itching
Crush an aspirin tablet, add a little water and apply the mixture to the mosquito bite.
12. Baking soda for brushing teeth
It will not only freshen your breath, but also whiten your teeth.
13. Hand cream will add shine to your shoes
Hand cream will not only add shine, but will also make the leather of your shoes soft and elastic.
14. Charcoal as an air freshener
15. Vinegar for washing brushes
Soak dirty synthetic brushes in hot vinegar for 30 minutes, then rinse with hot, soapy water to leave them as good as new.
16. Paper coffee filters will clean the window
When washing windows, use coffee filters - they do not leave streaks or stains.
17. Aluminium foil for sharpening scissors
Fold a sheet of foil several times and cut it with scissors and the blades will become sharper.
Household things... They are not as simple as they might seem at first glance! Many of the objects that surround you are surprisingly multifunctional! Learn use ordinary things in an unconventional way, and you will make your life much easier!
Holding in your hands an ordinary thin rubber band, a paper clip, or a shower hook, you are holding real treasures - the range of methods for using them is very wide. Don't be shy to show yours creative thinking, simplify everyday life, make it interesting and convenient. There is an inventor and inventor hiding in the soul of each of us! And this is what he is sometimes capable of...
Household tricks
- A regular thin eraser will help remove excess paint from the brush. No splashing!
- Using a plastic straw can prevent tangling of a chain or decorative cord. Brilliantly!
- A hanger with several levels is very convenient to use for storing jewelry.
- A formidable weapon against static electricity: the pin. It is enough to attach it to inner side fabric, and there will be no problems!
- A plastic bottle perfectly separates the whites from the yolks.
- An idea for storing and transporting small earrings. We don't need losses!
- The eraser removes abrasions from wood and light leather well.
- Glasses case - secure storage for headphones, keys and jewelry. I will definitely have an extra case...
- Makeup brushes will help you clean the space between the buttons on your keyboard! They just have to be clean, of course.
- This nail file can easily remove scuff marks on suede.
- A large paperclip will help fasten a bracelet with a poorly functioning or broken clasp.
- Regular black and white (not color!) newspaper will add shine to dark leather shoes and clean them of dirt. In extreme cases, when there is no brush.
- Shower curtain hooks are suitable for hanging scarves, bags and other nice little things.
- The cardboard base left over after using a roll of wrapping paper is a helper for storing clothes without wrinkles. Just wrap it around the right thing around the roll. This makes it very convenient to transport clothes and bedding...
- When moving, you can pack fragile items inside boxes with clothes and linen. Save space!
- Clothes stain remover spray helps remove glue stains from different surfaces and peel off stickers.
- Apply some clear polish to a loose screw on your glasses frame and problem solved. You can do the same with a button that moves too freely.
- Great idea for signing wires.
- Rubber gloves will help you open a tightly screwed lid with ease.
- Wipe the baseboards with paper, and less dust will accumulate on them.
- The sticky side of the notes is great for picking up crumbs and dust. hard to reach places- for example, on the same keyboard.
- The zipper will be easier to fasten if you lubricate it with soap.
- A comb can be used to remove pellets from carpets, upholstered furniture, clothing and other surfaces.
- Use a lid from a tin to secure the hangers in the closet, and there will be 2 times more space there. Two-level hangers - a dream come true!
- This mesh is very convenient for cleaning pots and pans with non-stick delicate coating. The mesh will remove dirt without leaving scratches.
- Carry a shower curtain in your car. An excellent bedding that will come in handy if you decide to have an impromptu picnic.
- Using the hard side of a clean sponge, you can clean the sweater from rolled pieces of lint and comb it.
- An old pillowcase is a great cover for clothes. It is enough to make a small hole for a hanger.
- Oil spray lubricates door hinges just as well as special oil.
- Saucer from under flower pot It is convenient to use as a stand under pipes in the bathroom, from which it sometimes drips.
- Pipe cleaners can help keep a hanger or pipe in your closet from slipping.
- Use plastic lids as stands for iron jars in the bathroom. There will be no more rusty circles!
- Clip for money and open packages with bulk substances.
- Baby powder can handle a tight knot! Rub it with powder and untie it with a pin.
- These cute paper bags are great for sealing jam jars tightly. They can also be used as a stand for ice cream on a stick: nothing will drip on your clothes or hands.
- This is how to store packages!
- Using tape you can remove a tight ring on your finger, seal the ends of the laces and even stop the bleeding. You need to stick a piece of tape onto the washed wound - the blood will stop immediately.
- Coffee filters save you from dirt in saucers from under flower pots.
- Sticky roller can be cleaned inner surface in your pockets and wallet!
Some things can be used in the most unexpected ways. In today's review, we will talk about precisely such cases of folk creativity. Surely, among the options presented to the reader, everyone will find something that will be useful to them.
1. Car spoiler
At a picnic or on a trip, a car spoiler can be used as a table. Just before you sit on the trunk of a car, make sure that the metal from which it is made is strong enough. In any case, you can safely place drinks and food on the spoiler of your car so that you can comfortably have a snack in the fresh air.
2. Seat belt lock
The seat belt clip can be used as an original key holder. Such original idea, will certainly appeal to motorists and people who tend to throw their keys anywhere and then spend a lot of time looking for them.
3. Neck of a plastic bottle
A neck with a lid, cut from any plastic bottle, can be used as a reliable fastener for open packages with nuts, chips, cereals and any other products.
4. Clotheslines
To greatly increase the utility of your clothesline, try hanging T-shirts upside down between two lines, securing the edges with clothespins. However, it is worth noting that this drying method can lead to deformation of the products so that it is better to use it only in extreme cases.
5. Tin Can Key
Key to tin can can be used instead of a frame hook. Such an improvised loop will allow you to easily and securely fix a picture or photograph on the wall.
6. Cupcake pan
When going on a picnic, take a muffin pan with you. Its holes are very convenient for pouring sauces and laying out small portions of snacks.
7. Sticker
When you are going to drill a hole in the wall, stick a sticker just below it, bent as in the picture. Such a trick during small repair work will keep the floor clean.
8. Individual packing of the gasket
Carry with you a large sum money? Place the bills in an envelope, and carefully pack the envelope in an individual pouch for padding. It is unlikely that a thief will be interested in such a hygiene item.
9. Teapot
Instead of just throwing away your old tea infuser, turn it into an adorable bird feeder and hang it in your yard or garden.
10. Eraser
A regular eraser will help get rid of stains and dirt on suede. Just rub the stained areas with an eraser until they disappear completely, and then go over with a special brush.
11. Clothespins
Regular clothespins can be used as toothbrush holders. If you use brighter clothespins, then such improvised holders will become not only a functional detail, but also a charming decoration for the bathroom.
12. Plastic cards
From unnecessary plastic card You can cut out one or more guitar picks.
13. A glass of water in the microwave
When heating leftover pizza in the microwave, place a small glass of water in the center of the dish. This trick will prevent the appearance of a dry crust.
14. Hairspray
Spray the tip of the thread with a little hairspray to quickly and easily thread it through the narrow eye of the needle.
15. System unit
Unnecessary box system unit can be used to create original mailbox For summer cottage or a country house.
16. CD
With the help of a simple bright decor, CDs that have fallen into disrepair can be turned into adorable coasters.
17. Clips from bread packages
Clips from bread packages can be used to mark wires. This trick will help tidy up your system of cables and cords.
Continuing the topic, to the attention of readers in a variety of situations.