Don’t you just hate it when you light the best of candles to fill the air with its fragrance or to set a romantic mood, and it hardly even lasts a while? Well, we bet you didn’t know that there is a way you can make a candle burn longer. Not just that, there are tricks to let your towels stay as fluffy as new and even save your favorite sweater from shrinking. But some people have transformed into experts for preserving the household things we love and they don’t want to conceal this knowledge as a secret. Here are 12 pro tips on increasing the shelf life of some household items, including pans and sponges!
1. Clean your laptop and iPad screen with lens wipes.
2. Sprinkle some baking soda on the sofa for fabric preservation.
3. Keep your condiment jars upside down to prevent mold growth in them.
4. Store your flour in the freezer to keep it fresh for months.
5. Extend the shelf life of your sponges simply by not using them on surfaces that were in contact with raw meat.
6. Add some salt to your candles and it will extend the burning time
7. Shake your towels after washing to keep them fluffy.
8. Avoid keeping razors in the shower to use them for a longer time.
9. Place your loaf of bread in an air-tight bag to keep it fresh for months
10. Squish your toilet paper to give the roll more friction.
