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Keep Your Bananas From Over-ripening
Although bananas are a quick and tasty snack you’d want to keep around the house, these yellow fruits ripen a bit too fast for our liking. Keep your bananas fresh longer for that mid-day snack or that morning smoothie with this unbelievably simple hack. Wrap the ends of your bananas in plastic wrap to slow down the ripening process. This trick has scientific backing for the more empirical individuals.
Wrap Gifts In Plastic Wrap For A Good Laugh
Make this year’s present opening an ordeal they won’t forget. Instead of traditional wrapping paper, make a giant plastic-wrapped gift. Place your gift(s) in a piece of plastic wrap and wrap and wrap and wrap to your heart’s satisfaction. It is unbelievable how hard it is to get that gift out of that wrap.
This is also a cool party idea that teenagers will love. Challenge them to unwrap and leave the plastic wrap whole. No shortcuts!
Wrap Gifts In Plastic Wrap For A Good Laugh
Make this year’s present opening an ordeal they won’t forget. Instead of traditional wrapping paper, make a giant plastic-wrapped gift. Place your gift(s) in a piece of plastic wrap and wrap and wrap and wrap to your heart’s satisfaction. It is unbelievable how hard it is to get that gift out of that wrap.
This is also a cool party idea that teenagers will love. Challenge them to unwrap and leave the plastic wrap whole. No shortcuts!
Plastic Wrap Belongs In Your Travel Bag Too, Not Just Your Kitchen
This one is for us who always lose one earring, especially after traveling. Or even in the house! Save space when traveling and avoid losing your favorite pieces of jewelry by packing your jewelry between two sheets of Press’n Seal wrap. Hopefully, this tip will also help you leave that jewelry box at home and pack lighter!
Trap Those Annoying Fruit Flies With This Plastic Wrap Trick
Fruit flies are ANNOYING! They are tiny, numerous, and nasty. Keep them away from your fruits with this simple trick developed by a kid. Make a DIY fruit fly trap with some fruit, a cup, and a little plastic wrap. Cut up some pieces of fruit and place some in cups. Cover the cups with plastic wrap and cut a hole in the middle using a knife. Leave the cups on your kitchen counter and watch the magic happen.
It’s not really magic. The fruits are meant to attract the flies. The flies go in but can’t get out.
Prevent Ice-Cream Freezer Burn Using Plastic Wrap
If by some odd chance you happen to have left-over ice cream, avoid ice cream freezer burn by placing a layer of plastic wrap over your ice cream and pushing it down so that it touches the surface of the ice cream before putting the lid back on. Frankly, we’re shocked that anyone holds on to ice cream long enough for freezer burn to form!
Not A Fan Of Cleaning The Fridge? Plastic Wrap’s Gotcha!
Cleaning is an essential part of everyday living but let’s be honest – no one likes doing it. Much less repeatedly. The fridge is one place that is bound to get dirty. With its hundreds of compartments, I don’t want to be caught cleaning it every week and I’m assuming you neither. Keep the shelves clean by covering them with plastic wrap. Remove and replace it whenever a spill occurs.
Use Plastic Wrap For Neater Painting
Getting paint over surfaces you never intended to paint is not interesting. It can even be costly if some expensive furniture is ruined by paint. Press’n Seal can work in a pinch to protect surfaces from paint. But for a really good edge, you’ll still need painter’s tape because paint can seep under plastic wrap.
Rain Is No Excuse For Missing Your Run
Well, for those of us not so motivated by morning runs, maybe it is. But for you who gets a kick out of morning runs, rain can be a bummer because it means you may have to leave your gadgets at home. Plastic wrap to the rescue! Don’t cancel your run because you see a few clouds in the sky. Cover your phone with plastic wrap to protect it. The touch screen functionality will still work.
Carry Your Favorite Cup On Your Trip
If you’re a sentimentalist, this hack is for you. It allows you to save money on a fancy travel cup and lets you carry your favorite cup along with you as you travel. Turn any cup into a travel cup with Press’n Seal wrap. Just insert a straw after you’ve covered the cup! This trick also reduces spillage during movement so it’s great for preventing spills in the car by the kids.
Protect Your Clothes From Leaks In Your Travel Bag
Speaking of traveling, toiletries can create a big mess when they leak. Protect your clothes by placing plastic wrap under the caps of all your shampoos, conditioners, etc. For extra safety, wrap them all in plastic wrap and you won’t have to worry about accidents. You can also wrap your shoes in plastic wrap to keep your clothes clean.
Include Plastic Wrap In Your Skincare Routine
Plastic wrap is pretty safe on your face as long as you keep it off your nose. Here’s a beauty hack to get rid of blackheads that is worth a try. Follow this tutorial to get rid of blackheads using vaseline and plastic wrap. Simply apply Vaseline to your blackheads and cover with a small piece of plastic wrap. Let it stay on overnight and remove it in the morning!
Skimp On Cleaning Time After DIY Projects With This Plastic Wrap Trick
Do you dread the daily clean-up when working on a DIY project? One thing you don’t have to worry about is cleaning paint rollers. Wrap them in plastic wrap to keep them from drying out between uses. Whatever your reasons are for leaving a paintbrush wet, plastic wrap will do the job.
Preserve Paint Using Plastic Wrap.
Don’t let your paint dry out in between painting sessions. Preserve paint by placing plastic wrap between the lid and the can between uses to keep it fresh. This reduces the rate of water evaporation hence preventing paint from drying. You can also wrap your paint tray tightly with wrap and pop it in the fridge to avoid having to wash off dry paint.
