You probably already use plastic wrap in your kitchen quite a bit. But did you know it has so many other uses? There’s a good chance you haven’t even thought about these ideas before. Employing these hacks in own home can make life easier on so many levels.

So, what are you waiting for? Give these easy ideas a try. They may be more useful than expected.

1. Prevent bottles from spilling

Do you ever take your favorite shampoo, conditioner, and body wash with you when traveling? If so, you’re not alone. But these items can easily spill, making a huge mess in your bag. Skip the Ziploc baggies. Instead, put a bit of plastic wrap under the cap…that’ll make all the difference.

2. Keep bananas fresh

Bananas are one of the cheapest fruits you can have in your home and they’re delicious. But they often go bad sooner than you’d like. The solution? Just wrap some plastic wrap around the stems and they’ll stay fresh longer.

3. Extend the life of flowers

This is similar to the banana trick. But in this case, you’ll need a paper towel too. Dampen the paper towel and then wrap it around the stems. Over that, wrap a layer of plastic wrap. It’s as easy as that.

4. Keep your fridge clean

Keeping a refrigerator clean is a huge hassle. But if you put plastic wrap on the shelves, it makes things a lot easier. The next time you need to clean the fridge, just pull off the plastic. This is so simple.

5. Trap fruit flies

Do you have fruit flies all over your house? You can get rid of them by putting some beer or apple cider vinegar in a cup. Then, cover it with the plastic wrap. They’ll be attracted to the smell. But once they go into the cup, they won’t be able to get back out.

6. Keep lettuce fresh

Don’t let your lettuce go bad just because you don’t use all of it at one time. Instead, put it in a bowl covered with a wet paper towel and some plastic wrap. You’ll be amazed at how long your lettuce stays fresh.

7. Store your cutlery

If you have nice cutlery, you may want to store it when you’re not using it. Using plastic wrap to do this will help all the pieces stay together. Plus, it’ll also keep them dust-free until you’re ready to use them.

8. Make moving a bit easier

Since moving is always a challenge, you want to make it as easy as possible. Covering your furniture and belongings with plastic wrap is a great way to keep them clean and prevent damage. That’ll make things much easier when setting up at your home.

9. Protect your phone

If you don’t want to dole out money for a phone protector, turn to plastic wrap instead. Just make sure you cut the piece just a bit larger than the size of the screen. Then, tuck the excess plastic into your case.

10. Fix a hangnail

Not only do hangnails hurt but you also don’t one from getting infected. Apply a small amount of cream on the area and then cover it with some plastic wrap. That should take care of the problem in no time.

11. Fix broken makeup

Don’t you hate it when your compact makeup breaks into tiny pieces? Don’t worry, you can fix it. Put a few drops of rubbing alcohol in the compact and some plastic wrap on top. Then, tap it down a bit. It’ll be just like new.

12. Protect your keyboard

You don’t want a bunch of crumbs and other debris getting into your keyboard. But there’s an easy fix for that. Just cover it with some plastic wrap. Instantly, the problem’s solved.

Try out these easy plastic wrap hacks in your own home.

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Source: Home Hacks, Reader’s Digest Canada