09.03.2025

20 Genius Tricks to Make Your Everyday Life Easier

By Lesia

Alright, let’s dive into some genius tricks to simplify your daily life!

Home & Organization:

  1. Use a Binder Clip to Organize Cords: Prevent tangled cords by clipping them together or to the edge of your desk.
  2. Rubber Band Jar Lids: Place a rubber band around stubborn jar lids for extra grip.
  3. Ice Cube Tray for Herb Freezing: Freeze herbs in olive oil or water in ice cube trays for easy cooking additions.
  4. Use Tension Rods for Under-Sink Organization: Create extra storage space under your sink by using tension rods to hang spray bottles.
  5. Command Hooks for Everything: Use them inside cabinet doors for pot lids, on walls for jewelry, or in the shower for loofahs.
  6. Shoe Organizer for Pantry Items: Hang a clear shoe organizer in your pantry for snacks, spices, or cleaning supplies.
  7. Dryer Sheets for Dusting: Use dryer sheets to repel dust from surfaces.

Cooking & Food:

  1. Microwave Sponge Cleaning: Wet a sponge, microwave it for 1-2 minutes to kill bacteria.
  2. Freeze Leftover Coffee in Ice Cube Trays: Use them to chill iced coffee without diluting it.
  3. Apple Slices with Rubber Band: Keep apple slices from browning by reassembling them and securing them with a rubber band.
  4. Use a Water Bottle to Separate Egg Yolks: Squeeze a plastic water bottle slightly, place the opening over the yolk, and release the pressure to suck it up.
  5. Sharpie on Measuring Cups: Use a Sharpie to mark measurements on the inside of opaque measuring cups.

Personal & Tech:

  1. Airplane Mode for Faster Charging: Charge your phone faster by putting it in airplane mode.
  2. Screenshot Full Webpage (On Some Phones): Use your phone’s long screenshot feature to capture entire web pages.
  3. Use a Straw to Prevent Necklace Clasp Tangles: Thread one end of a necklace chain through a straw to avoid tangling during storage.
  4. Hair Dryer for Wrinkle Removal: Lightly dampen wrinkled clothing and use a hair dryer to smooth out creases.
  5. Toothpaste for Phone Screen Scratches: Gently rub a small amount of non-gel toothpaste on minor screen scratches.
  6. Sunglasses Case for Phone Storage (At the Beach): Protect your phone from sand and water by storing it in a sunglasses case.

Travel:

  1. Roll Clothes Instead of Folding: Save space in your suitcase by rolling your clothes tightly.
  2. Use a Pill Organizer for Jewelry: Keep small jewelry pieces organized and prevent tangling during travel.

These tricks should help make your daily routines a bit smoother!