Life hacks you actually use

Dina2018

Sun, Jul 07 2019, 2:35 pm

dankbar wrote:

I wrap tzitzis strings in silver paper when washing so they shouldnt tangle

there is a „magen tzitzis“ for it

Dina2018

Sun, Jul 07 2019, 2:37 pm

ra_mom wrote:

Have you used it? Does it work well? Do you have a product name/link?

its called ILIFE V5s pro

cbg

Sun, Jul 07 2019, 2:44 pm

mfb wrote:

How do you use this?

For the hot water urn
Fill with water
Put a cap full of sour salt, like 1/4 cup
Turn it on
After it reaches a boil, let it sit for a few hrs.
Dump it out
Wipe it clean
Shiny as new

yksraya

Sun, Jul 07 2019, 2:45 pm

Dina2018 wrote:

there is a „magen tzitzis“ for it

Kids tzitzis I wash in a mesh bag (1 per bag).

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yksraya

Sun, Jul 07 2019, 2:47 pm

I save socks with a hole, and use it to dust furniture. I throw it away after dusting.

tsc3

Sun, Jul 07 2019, 3:23 pm

Hashemlovesme1 wrote:

Another toothpaste hack. It’s great for cleaning glass! Glass drinking cups, and those little glass cups I use on top of shabbos candlesticks to hold the candles. Makes them so clear!

How do you clean the glass candle cups? A sponge with toothpaste instead of soap? Or you soak it in toothpaste water?
Thanks

tsc3

Sun, Jul 07 2019, 3:23 pm

Love this thread. Thank you for starting it!

amother

Orange

Sun, Jul 07 2019, 3:30 pm

Hashemlovesme1 wrote:

Another toothpaste hack. It’s great for cleaning glass! Glass drinking cups, and those little glass cups I use on top of shabbos candlesticks to hold the candles. Makes them so clear!

I put my little glass cups (from shbbs candles) in the dishwasher. Comes out sprarkling clean

Sunny Days

Sun, Jul 07 2019, 3:38 pm

tsc3 wrote:

How do you clean the glass candle cups? A sponge with toothpaste instead of soap? Or you soak it in toothpaste water?
Thanks

Put a bit of ammonia in a container with oil glasses

amother

Dodgerblue

Sun, Jul 07 2019, 3:49 pm

I use olive oil and coconut oil as a face moisturizer.
(Coconut oil also works well for fungal infections.)
I use "chucks" as a drainer for the dishes. As well as for the garbage of dinner prep, for peeling vegetables on the counter and so much more....

amother

Dodgerblue

Sun, Jul 07 2019, 3:50 pm

I use texting to communicate with my DH Hiding

... lol

momsrus

Sun, Jul 07 2019, 3:58 pm

gingertop wrote:

I'll start with an embarrassing one:

I use hair conditioner as shaving cream. I started many years ago when I moved to Israel and brought along shaving razors but hadn't gotten around to buying shaving cream. I remembered reading that conditioner could be used and have been using that ever since embarrassed

Why is that embarrassing?

I haven’t use shaving cream in year. Just body wash.

cuterpatooter

Sun, Jul 07 2019, 4:22 pm

favoritest hack right now is using ice cream scoops to form cookies and put batter into muffin tins and cakes.
I got this pack with three different sizes from amazon

https://www.amazon.com/gp/prod.....psc=1

ra_mom

Sun, Jul 07 2019, 4:33 pm

Dina2018 wrote:

its called ILIFE V5s pro

Thanks! I'll look into it.

creditcards

Sun, Jul 07 2019, 4:35 pm

dankbar wrote:

I heard people succesfully make sauteed onions & apple compote in oven

I made apple compote in the oven without sugar this pesach and it came out delicious!

creditcards

Sun, Jul 07 2019, 4:39 pm

amother [ Orange ] wrote:

I put my little glass cups (from shbbs candles) in the dishwasher. Comes out sprarkling clean

I have always wondered if I can do this because the candle wax have no hechser. How do I know if it's kosher?

creditcards

Sun, Jul 07 2019, 4:40 pm

amother [ Dodgerblue ] wrote:

I use texting to communicate with my DH Hiding

... lol

I also do.
I thought I'm the only one that finds this method the most practical.

amother

Slateblue

Sun, Jul 07 2019, 5:32 pm

I put krazy glue on my boys' tzitzis knots as soon as we buy a new pair. Never get untied and can throw them straight into the wash like that.

amother

Chocolate

Sun, Jul 07 2019, 5:36 pm

creditcards wrote:

I have always wondered if I can do this because the candle wax have no hechser. How do I know if it's kosher?

Wax is not ra'oy l'achilas kelev

EsaEinai

Sun, Jul 07 2019, 5:40 pm

amother [ Slateblue ] wrote:

I put krazy glue on my boys' tzitzis knots as soon as we buy a new pair. Never get untied and can throw them straight into the wash like that.

This is brilliant! Gotta try it!