10 Survival hacks for all occasions
In the unpredictability of everyday life, emergencies can strike when least expected, leaving us scrambling for solutions. Whether it’s a sudden power outage, a minor first aid situation, or a misplaced essential item, having a few practical hacks up your sleeve can make all the difference in swiftly navigating these challenges. That’s why we have put together a compilation of brilliant hacks that can help you overcome those uncomfortable moments.
1. Easily pull out a splinter
How to do it:
- Pour school glue on to the place you got the splinter in
- Let it dry and pull the glue towards the tip of the splinter
Thant way, it should come out smoothly
2. Remedy for bee stings
How to do it:
- Put some ketchup on the skin irritated by the bite
- Let it sit for 10 minutes and remove
This, will reduce inflammation and redness of your skin
3. Relief for a bump on the finger
For those unwanted moments when our toe bumps into some piece of furniture and we feel intense pain, this trick can be very helpful.
Cool your finger and reduce pain by putting toothpaste on it. The minty sensation should soothe your pain.
Another way to reduce the pain is covering your finger with a cold compress.
To make the compress, you’ll need:
- A sanitary napkin
- A syringe ans water
How to do it:
- Inject water into the sanitary pad, using the syringe
- Freeze and apply it where you need it
4. DIY tongue scraper
Make a tongue scraper to keep your mouth clean and a good breath:
- Cut off the center of a plastic spoon
- Use that spoon to scrap your tongue
5. Bandage with freedom of movement
If you have a wound on one of your fingers, protect it while you leave free to move:
- Put a bandage tape vertically on your finger
- Wrap a piece of bandage horizontally on the tip of your finger
- Wrap another bandage on the bottom of your finger, horizontally
6. Headache help
For this hack against a headache, you’ll need:
- A cup of water
- A towel
How to do it:
- Cover your head with the towel
- Put the glass upside down, against your head
- Let it sit for 10 minutes
7. Emergency wristband towel
Make your own wristband towel to prevent the sweat from your head to fall on to your eyes:
- Stick a sanitary pad around your wrist and that, will be a great sweat absorbent .
8. Quick eye mask
If your eyes feel tired or like they burn, give them a rest with this hack:
- Soak two cotton pads in milk
- Put them over your eyes and let them sit for a few minutes