3 household things you're probably doing incorrectly
Did you ever wonder why things are designed a certain way, for instance, laundry pegs?
Everything we use in our home was created with a purpose.
Some things were made to help us with daily responsibilities, while others were made without a function but rather to look pleasing.
The functions of each thing we use in our day-to-day lives might not always be known. For instance, did you know that a laundry peg was designed to be placed on the washing line in a specific way?
The hole in the centre of the laundry peg is meant to be in line with the washing line. Watch the video below from TikTok that explains what we mean.
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Have you ever tried pouring milk straight from a cup only to spill it all over the counter?
Well, all you need is a teaspoon, and you will avoid the mess.
Watch the video from TikTok below.
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Use a tablespoon if you've had a fresh manicure and struggling to open tinned cans with the opener tab.
All you need is a firm grip and a sturdy tablespoon.
Check out the video below from TikTok.
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