Thanks to this article, things will last much longer than you thought.
1. How to remove traces of pastel crayons from the walls
If you live with a young Picasso, stock up with toothpaste or shaving cream. With their help you will return the walls to their original appearance. Apply any of the funds on the wall, wait a few minutes and remove everything with a damp cloth. In cases with more stained spots, use a metal sponge for washing dishes.
2. How to fix broken blinds
Small children gnaw, break, bend - in short, they do anything, but do not open the blinds, because they simply do not know how to do it. So, here's your advice, how not to spend money on new blinds every two weeks. On the very last plate of blinds there is such a riveting. Use a screwdriver or a knife to carefully remove it. Pull the middle string and untie the knot. Pull the rope up until you can pull out the old blades of blinds. Replace them (on the plates from the old set of blinds or new ones), repeat all the previous steps exactly the opposite: put the rope back, tie a knot, insert a rivet. This fad will also be useful for cat owners.
3. How to get rid of scratches on CD-ROMs
Believe it or not, all the trick in petroleum jelly. You will need: a soft cloth or cotton pads, petroleum jelly and spoiled discs, respectively. Carefully apply a large amount of Vaseline on the disc. Do this from the center of the disc, rather than in a circular motion, as radial scratches make it much harder to read the disc. Next, remove the vaseline residues with a cloth. Do not use medical alcohol if you do not want to spoil the disc. If the disc does not start, repeat the procedure.
4. How to get rid of traces of urine on the mattress
If you have a child, prepare not only to wash clothes, but also to clean mattresses. To remove stains from the mattress you will need: atomizer, hydrogen peroxide, baking soda, dishwashing detergent, some essential oil, for example, lavender, for a pleasant smell (if desired). In the nebulizer pour 200-250 ml. hydrogen peroxide, add 3 tablespoons of soda and a drop of detergent. Stir the mixture, but do not shake it hard. The resulting remedy is best used immediately. Put it on the mattress. You will not believe your eyes, but it really works. After the mattress has dried, remove the soda crystals with a vacuum cleaner.
5. How to fix the keyboard
In order to put the key back, you need to know the following ... The key consists of two parts: the key cap and the rocker, with which the first is attached to the keyboard. Look carefully, if the rocker is in place (in the keyboard), you just need to put the cap on the key correctly. If the button is pulled out together with the rocker, first detach the rocker from the cap. For fastening the rocker on the keyboard there are three tabs: one bigger and two smaller. When installing, start the rocker first in what is bigger, then in the remaining ones. Then insert the cap of the key. With the correct instruction, you will hear a light click, then the key is in place. The more keys (space, Shift, Enter) have an additional metal stabilizer to evenly press the button. For its fastening there are two additional eyelets. Otherwise, the instruction is the same as described above.
6. How to fix an iPhone?
Did iPhone stop working after your baby put his hands on it? Do not rush into panic. Maybe the whole point is that the kid, without knowing it himself, turned on the "Do not disturb" mode? In this mode, you receive calls only from people whose numbers are in the "Favorite" group. Make sure that this function is disabled and everything will fall into place.
7. How to restore deleted applications
For iPhone
- open the App Store;
- click on "Purchases" at the bottom of the screen;
- click on "no in this iPad" on the tab at the top of the screen;
- find the required application in the list and click on the "Download" (cloud) icon.
The application will be immediately downloaded and reinstalled. By the way, absolutely free, in case you paid for the application earlier.
For Android
- Open the Google Play app, go to the homepage;
- In the left-hand corner, click the button in the form of three lines;
- select the item "My applications and games";
- click on the "All" tab;
You will see a list of all the applications that have ever been downloaded to your device. Select the required application and make the installation.
8. How to fix the broken iPhone screen
In case the child played frisbee with your iPhone. Place a small towel and carry out all the operations on it, so that the miniature screws and tongues do not accidentally roll off.
- unscrew the two lower screws;
- Using a vacuum sucker, detach the glass from the body (start from the bottom, open neatly as a book);
- remove the 3 wiring, with which the glass is attached to the body;
- next turn on 6 small cogs on the side of the case - unscrew them;
- replace the old glass with a new one and repeat the above in reverse order.
In fact, everything is not as simple as it seems. Yes, very exciting and interesting, but we would in your place have trusted experts in this field.
9. How to remove traces of pastel crayons from clothes
The easiest way is to put the garment in the freezer for about half an hour. Then, with a sharp object, carefully scrape the chalk from the surface of the product. If the stain has not completely disappeared, use paper towels and iron. Put a few paper towels on the product and press them with a not so hot iron. It is important not to stroke the product, it can make the stain even greater. Every time you apply an iron, change the towel. Otherwise, your actions will be useless. After all the above, wash your clothes.
10. How to put a patch on the knee
First of all, prepare a patch: choose a beautiful fabric, cut out an oval or other desired shape from the sheet of paper, transfer it to the material and cut out the patch. Gently treat the edges of the patch so they do not wear out. Sew patch to the jeans on your knees. It is more creative to do this manually. Use contrasting yarns or threads that match the color of the fabric.
11. How to clean the sofa from vomiting
Prepare a thick paste of baking soda and water, put on a stain, leave overnight. In the morning, use a vacuum cleaner.
12. How to clean carpet from dirt
To do this, you will need a capacitor, 1/3 filled with hydrogen peroxide, and 2/3 water. In the resulting liquid, add 5 drops of essential oil with lemon flavor. Shake it up. Evenly apply the liquid with a spray on the carpet, wait a couple of minutes, brush away the dirt and stains. If necessary, repeat the procedure several times. After that it is enough to vacuum the carpet. You will be surprised by the result.
13. How to remove traces of a marker from a parquet or a laminate
Have your children ever painted on the floor? You do not even have to answer this question, we know exactly what we painted. But do not despair, parquet and laminate can be returned to the former "form" with toothpaste. Spread some pasta on your baby's calf-maliks and rub it in a circular motion. Try harder, then the result will not take long.
14. How to remove persistent soiling from children's clothing
You can rummage through the Internet, but you will not find a cheaper, simple and effective remedy for removing stale spots. Three components are necessary, which can be found in every house: hydrogen peroxide, dishwashing detergent and baking soda. Mix them in a bowl with a ratio of 2: 1: 1. The mixture will bubble from peroxide, and the consistency will look like a paste due to soda. Further everything is simple: rub the resulting mixture into a stain, leave for about an hour, using a brush, remove the stain.
15. How to clean a sofa from microfiber
Any hostess should know that stains with microfiber can easily be removed with ordinary medical alcohol. So do not ask your husband to buy you a new sofa, but rather get down to business. Alcohol, unlike water, does not leave a divorce. Drip some alcohol on the soiled surface of the couch, and rub it with a clean sponge. All the dirt should stay on the sponge. Let the residue of alcohol evaporate and "comb" the fibers of the microfiber with a clean brush.
16. How to collect dust and chips from hard-to-reach places
For hard-to-reach places it is understood, for example, a keyboard or a deflector in a car.
You will need:
- measuring cup;
- mixing bowl;
- 1 glass of warm water;
- & frac12 glasses of warm water;
- food coloring or gouache;
- 140 g. glue PVA;
- & frac12 teaspoon borax (sodium tetraborate) (alternative - liquid starch).
Add the borax powder in a glass with warm water and stir until it dissolves completely. In a bowl, mix the glue, half a glass of warm water, the food coloring until a homogeneous mass is obtained. Connect the solution of borax and glue mixture. It should turn out to be damp and slimy. Mix the "lick" until it becomes plastic and dry. Keep this cleanliness conveniently in a plastic container. We guarantee that cleaning the house and car will turn into a fun game.
17. How to return balls for ping-pong original look
There are several ways to remove dents from a tennis ball. Both are very simple, choose the one that you prefer. The first way: put the ball in a bowl with hot water for a few seconds. Do not put the ball in boiling water, otherwise it will just melt. If the promised effect is not, then the water temperature is not high enough. The second way: gently bring the flame of the lighter to a dent. The air inside the ball will expand and return its original appearance.
18. How to remove stains from nail polish
Cleaning the stains from nail polish should not be put off in a long drawer - the longer you do not remove them, the harder it will be to do it later. Remove the main contamination with a nail polish remover and paper towels. Then wipe the surface with a cleaning melamine sponge. For more persistent dirt, sprinkle the hairspray and wipe with a paper towel. Then wash the surface with warm soapy water and wipe dry.
19. How to fix broken glasses
If the glasses broke in half:
- sandpaper, clean and sand the surfaces to be glued;
- degrease the surfaces to be glued with a nail polish remover or alcohol;
- Cut a piece of wooden ruler of the same length as the distance between the eyelets of the glasses, so you fix the points in one position, which will improve the quality and convenience of repair;
- to avoid scratches on the lens, cover them with a cloth or a piece of paper;
- tightly attach the two halves of the glasses to the ruler with the help of clerical rubber bands;
- Squeeze the glue into the seam at the fault site, fill the joint completely so that no voids remain;
- with a cotton swab remove excess glue before it dries;
- Leave the glasses for about two hours before the glue dries completely;
- on both sides of the joint with a drill, make one small hole;
- skip the thread through both holes until they are tightly filled, use the needle for convenience (thread color should match the color of the frame of the glasses);
- cover the holes with a large amount of glue so that the thread is impregnated, remove the remainders with a cotton swab, and cut the excess thread;
- Put off the glasses for a day so that the glue is completely dry.
20. How to bring Barbie's hair in order
Before after
Your daughter will appreciate the result.
- mix the hair conditioner and water in a ratio of 1: 1;
- gently moisten the doll's hair in the resulting mixture;
- place the doll on a horizontal surface and gently comb your hair until all the entanglements disappear;
- rinse hair in white vinegar, diluted with water in a ratio of 1: 1;
- To shine your hair, use a spray to care for the dog's hair;
- wrap the hair in a paper towel, blot;
- leave for a while to allow the hair to dry.
Now they are like new.
21. How to fix soft toys
Wash the toy in a basin with warm soapy water. The label should indicate whether it is possible to erase the toy in the typewriter, if so, use the stylalka - this will save you time. To remove dust from toys in the literal sense, vacuum them.
22. How to fix plastic toys
Wash plastic toys should be the same as soft ones - in warm soapy water, then thoroughly wipe them with a towel. If the toy has any part broken, do not throw it away immediately, try to glue it.
23. How to remove traces from a ballpoint pen
The advice is extremely simple: use medical alcohol, it removes almost all spots of this kind.
24. How to "resuscitate" a book
To preserve the cover, use a self-adhesive transparent film. In case the cover is torn from the book, follow these steps:
- on the linen back of the book, glue a strip of thick paper so that it is 5-10 mm. wider than the root itself and by 15-20 mm. longer than him;
- glue the book itself, curl the protruding parts of the paper;
- Take two sheets of paper smaller than the hard cover by a few mm. with each side, glue one half of the sheet on the hard cover, and the second - on the first and last pages of the book;
- Put the book under the press for a minimum of 12 hours, after moving the pasted places together with a clean sheet of paper.
In conclusion, one remark: carefully, but thinly lubricate the site with glue.
25. How to remove stickers from furniture
Small stickers can be removed with a nail polish remover: wipe the surface of the sticker with a cotton disc moistened with liquid, after a few seconds, peel off the sticker. If necessary, repeat the procedure.
To remove large stickers you will need a hairdryer and a lot of patience, especially if the glue is very resistant. Heat the surface of the label with a hair dryer, rip off, heat-rip off and so on, until completely remove it.
26. How to clean the seats in the car
In a container with a spray, mix a tablespoon of dish detergent, a tablespoon of vinegar and two cups of warm water. Shake well and apply the mixture, and evenly sprinkle baking soda on the contaminated surface. Leave for a few minutes, or better hours. Vacuum the surface.
27. How to remove chocolate stains from felt, felt and fur products
Gently remove excess chocolate from the surface of the fabric. Prepare a soapy solution with plenty of foam. Apply foam to the contaminated area with a sponge. Do not rub the foam over the entire length of the pile of fur products, only from above. To wash off the foam, prepare a bowl with clean water and use a clean sponge or cotton napkin. After wetting them in water, wring out and wipe the pile. Allow the product to dry and then comb it.