Simple Hacks That Could Some Day Save Your Life And That Of Your Loved Ones
- Pop gist
- Sep 3, 2020
- 4 min read
Sometimes in our lives we have fallen into different traps or problems and the only way out was a simple trick but had no idea on how to accomplish it
Life hacks are any tricks or shortcut skills that increases productivity in life.
These emergences can happen any time and anywhere be it in school, home, work place, street etc
The can't be predicable but it is quiet wise to prepare for the unknown and learn to deal with it when situations like this arrives
These hacks may seem hilarious, unbelievable or false but these hacks really works and won't disappoint you
It is amazing that these simple hacks won't safe your life alone but also your loved ones. Besides, learning new things are exciting
Here are 10 simple life hacks that could safe you someday.
1. Make a lantern using a headlamp and water jug
Should in case there isn't power supply at home or anywhere you find yourself, you can create your very own lantern in your apartment
By simply using this few common resources at home. Fill a jug or can with water preferably,a white can will be best
Strap the headlamp around the jug filled with water, make sure the light is pointing inside
This simple hack can be used by students especially when the power is out and you have an exam, assignment to attend to or simply just to light the room up.
2. Use a straw to unfreeze a car lock
To those who easily forget their car keys in the car and lock themselves out, this hack is specially made for you
Insert a plastic drinking straw into the keyhole of your car and blow into it several times
This hot air exhale from your breath will heat the lock and you will be able to open the door freely
So when next you lock yourself out, don't worry about it all you need is a straw, but try this at home to ensure it works for your car
3. Do not have a blanket use a bubble wrap
This hack is very brilliant and can be used by anyone and anywhere
Should in case you find yourself in a chill environment and do not have a blanket with you
All you need is a clean bubble wrap, I'm sure you would have one because people buy new things all the time
The bubble wrap has a tiny pocket of that can protect you against cold. All you need to do is to cover up properly and ensure that you don't pop all the bubble wrap. Although it is fun popping them.
4. Use condoms to waterproof your gadgets
Condoms are not just use for protection during intercourse but also protect essential equipment and gadgets
It can make them dry even if you dive into a pool of water, it can also be used to store water or drinkable water in them, that's if you can drink from it without worries.
5. Treat small skin cut using chapstick
Accident happens anywhere and anytime
When you have a small cut use a chapstick,it helps to stop the bleeding, rashes,treats bug bites, and protect from dirt and bacteria
Chapsticks helps to heal little cut. Especially if you don't have first aid kit around you, a chapstick will serve that purpose
6. Use a crayon as a candle stick
Crayons can be used to make out fire and light ( if you do not have candle stick around) especially crayola crayons are made of parafin wax
You can easily light one up and it will burn for up to 30 minutes, lighting up the whole room.
7. Fill a punctured tire with leaves
Have you ever had a flat tire and had to push until you get home or place of repairs? I bet that must have been annoying and frustrating
When next this happens no need to panic all you need is to get some grass or leaves
Fill them into the flat tire as much as possible. This should help you get home or the repairs
8. Use a bra to protect your lungs
If you're ever caught in a raging, violent fire, do well to protect your lungs from toxic and deadly smoke and dust
In case you have nothing to protect your lungs from such smoke.
You can take off your bra and use the cup of your bra to cover your nose and mouth with it, ensure it is well covered.
9. Use bleach to make drinkable water
Some cities and States do not have access to clean and drinkable water can not purchase substance that can disinfect the water(water guards)
If you have some household bleach which contains chorine, the could be used to disinfect the water but make sure the household bleach is unscented
Add 2 drops into your bottle and let it sit for a while, your water will be clean and drinkable in no time.
10. Dry your clothing easier
If you don't have a dryer or a quick washing machine that spins clothes dry, you could easily and quickly place the wet clothing on a dry towel.
Roll the towel with the garment in it, squeeze out the water from the garment
After that has been done, hang your garment on a hanger to fully dry.
Most people must have done this while in secondary School especially in a boarding house
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