Clear nail polish isn’t just for your nails. Here’s another ten ways to use your clear nail polish.
- Soothe itchy mosquito bites. Did you know the urge to itch mosquito bites comes from the bite reacting to air? Dab clear nail polish over the bite to create an airtight seal. By blocking oxygen to the area, you won’t feel the need to scratch.
- Ensure envelopes stay legible. Do you fear your handwriting on envelopes will smudge? Fear no more. Brush a layer of clear nail polish over the address to create a waterproof barrier.
- Seal an envelope. Hate licking envelopes? Save your tongue and the icky taste. Simply apply the polish along the flap and seal.
- Fix a loose drawer pull. How many times have you tighten a drawer pull to have it come loose a few days later? The simple trick? Remove the knob, coat the screw with clear nail polish, and immediately tighten it. When the polish dries, it will act as an adhesive so the drawer knob stays put.
- Rust-proof a dog tag. Don’t buy overpriced waterproof dog tags. Simple coat both sides of your current dog tag with clear nail polish. (Let dry before putting the dog tag on the collar.)
- Thread a needle. Do you struggle threading a needle? Dip the end of the thread in clear nail polish. Let dry then easily slide through the needle’s eye.
- Stop shoelaces from fraying. Need to extend the life of your shoelace after losing the aglet? Dip the end of the shoelace in clear nail polish to prevent fraying.
- Patch a ripped window screen. Have a small tear in your window screen? To prevent bugs from flying in your house, patch the tear in seconds by applying a layer of clear nail polish,
- Prevent clothing from hanger snags. You splurge on wooden hangers, only to find a jagged edge. Don’t throw it away. Instead apply a clear coat of nail polish to the rough spot and let dry.
- Right amount of salt. Do you have a salt shaker that over-salts your food? Unscrew the lid of the salt shaker and dab clear nail polish over a few of the holes. Let dry before screwing back on. No more over salting.
How many ideas will you try?
Nancy Roe
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