{"id":8237,"date":"2021-06-16T17:53:36","date_gmt":"2021-06-16T17:53:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/alternatech.net\/?p=8237"},"modified":"2021-06-16T17:53:36","modified_gmt":"2021-06-16T17:53:36","slug":"plastic-wrap-tricks-that-will-change-your-life","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/justmetalking.com\/plastic-wrap-tricks-that-will-change-your-life\/","title":{"rendered":"Plastic Wrap Tricks That Will Change Your Life"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style='\"text-align:' right><em>&ndash; by\u00a0<span class='\"author' vcard>Donella Crigger\u00a0\n<h3>Keep Your Bananas From Over-ripening\n</h3><p>Although bananas are a quick and tasty snack you\u2019d want to keep around the house, these yellow fruits ripen a bit too fast for our liking. Keep your bananas fresh longer for that mid-day snack or that morning smoothie with this unbelievably simple hack.\u00a0Wrap the\u00a0ends of your bananas\u00a0in plastic wrap to slow down the ripening process. This trick has scientific backing for the more empirical individuals.\n</p><p><img fetchpriority='\"high\"' decoding='\"async\"' class='\"' wp-image-8239 aligncenter src="%5C%22http:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/06%5C/F7F38MAHAFHKT7I-300x225.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' width='\"437\"' height='\"328\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/justmetalking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/F7F38MAHAFHKT7I-300x225.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n</p><h3>Wrap Gifts In Plastic Wrap For A Good Laugh\n</h3><p>Make this year\u2019s present opening an ordeal they won\u2019t forget.\u00a0Instead of traditional wrapping paper, make a giant\u00a0plastic-wrapped gift.\u00a0Place your gift(s) in a piece of plastic wrap and wrap and wrap and wrap to your heart\u2019s satisfaction. It is unbelievable how hard it is to get that gift out of that wrap.\n</p><p>This is also a cool party idea that teenagers will love. Challenge them to unwrap and leave the plastic wrap whole. No shortcuts!\n</p><h3>Wrap Gifts In Plastic Wrap For A Good Laugh\n</h3><p>Make this year\u2019s present opening an ordeal they won\u2019t forget.\u00a0Instead of traditional wrapping paper, make a giant\u00a0plastic-wrapped gift.\u00a0Place your gift(s) in a piece of plastic wrap and wrap and wrap and wrap to your heart\u2019s satisfaction. It is unbelievable how hard it is to get that gift out of that wrap.\n</p><p>This is also a cool party idea that teenagers will love. Challenge them to unwrap and leave the plastic wrap whole. No shortcuts!\n</p><h3>Plastic Wrap Belongs In Your Travel Bag Too, Not Just Your Kitchen\n</h3><p>This one is for us who always lose one earring, especially after traveling. Or even in the house!\u00a0Save space when traveling and avoid losing your favorite pieces of jewelry by\u00a0packing your jewelry\u00a0between two sheets of Press\u2019n Seal wrap. Hopefully, this tip will also help you leave that jewelry box at home and pack lighter!\n</p><p><img decoding='\"async\"' class='\"' wp-image-8240 aligncenter src="%5C%22http:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/06%5C/storagepackbg-300x150.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' width='\"414\"' height='\"207\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/justmetalking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/storagepackbg-300x150.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n</p><h3>Trap Those Annoying Fruit Flies With This Plastic Wrap Trick\n</h3><p>Fruit flies are ANNOYING! They are tiny, numerous, and nasty. Keep them away from your fruits with this simple trick developed by a kid.\u00a0Make a\u00a0DIY fruit fly trap with some fruit, a cup, and a little plastic wrap. Cut up some pieces of fruit and place some in cups. Cover the cups with plastic wrap and cut a hole in the middle using a knife. Leave the cups on your kitchen counter and watch the magic happen.\n</p><p>It\u2019s not really magic. The fruits are meant to attract the flies. The flies go in but can\u2019t get out.\n</p><h3>Prevent Ice-Cream Freezer Burn Using Plastic Wrap\n</h3><p>If by some odd chance you happen to have left-over ice cream, avoid\u00a0ice cream freezer burn\u00a0by placing a layer of plastic wrap over your ice cream and pushing it down so that it touches the surface of the ice cream before putting the lid back on. Frankly, we\u2019re shocked that anyone holds on to ice cream long enough for freezer burn to form!\n</p><p><img decoding='\"async\"' class='\"' wp-image-8241 aligncenter src="%5C%22http:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/06%5C/prevent-freezer-burn-6-768x1024-1-225x300.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' width='\"363\"' height='\"484\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/justmetalking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/prevent-freezer-burn-6-768x1024-1-225x300.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n</p><h3>Not A Fan Of Cleaning The Fridge? Plastic Wrap\u2019s Gotcha!\n</h3><p>Cleaning is an essential part of everyday living but let\u2019s be honest \u2013 no one likes doing it. Much less repeatedly. The fridge is one place that is bound to get dirty. With its hundreds of compartments, I don\u2019t want to be caught cleaning it every week and I\u2019m assuming you neither.\u00a0Keep the shelves clean by covering them with plastic wrap. Remove and replace it whenever a spill occurs.\n</p><h3>Use Plastic Wrap For Neater Painting\n</h3><p>Getting paint over surfaces you never intended to paint is not interesting. It can even be costly if some expensive furniture is ruined by paint. Press\u2019n Seal can work in a pinch to\u00a0protect surfaces from paint. But for a really good edge, you\u2019ll still need painter\u2019s tape because paint can seep under plastic wrap.\n</p><p><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' class='\"' wp-image-8242 aligncenter src="%5C%22http:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/06%5C/IMG_9437-300x200.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' width='\"482\"' height='\"321\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/justmetalking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/IMG_9437-300x200.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n</p><h3>Rain Is No Excuse For Missing Your Run\n</h3><p>Well, for those of us not so motivated by morning runs, maybe it is. But for you who gets a kick out of morning runs, rain can be a bummer because it means you may have to leave your gadgets at home. Plastic wrap to the rescue! Don\u2019t cancel your run because you see a few clouds in the sky. Cover your phone with plastic wrap to protect it. The touch screen functionality will still work.\n</p><h3>Carry Your Favorite Cup On Your Trip\n</h3><p>If you\u2019re a sentimentalist, this hack is for you. It allows you to save money on a fancy travel cup and lets you carry your favorite cup along with you as you travel.\u00a0Turn any cup into a\u00a0travel cup\u00a0with Press\u2019n Seal wrap. Just insert a straw after you\u2019ve covered the cup! This trick also reduces spillage during movement so it\u2019s great for preventing spills in the car by the kids.\n</p><h3>Protect Your Clothes From Leaks In Your Travel Bag\n</h3><p>Speaking of traveling, toiletries can create a big mess when they leak.\u00a0Protect your clothes\u00a0by placing plastic wrap under the caps of all your shampoos, conditioners, etc. For extra safety, wrap them all in plastic wrap and you won\u2019t have to worry about accidents. You can also wrap your shoes in plastic wrap to keep your clothes clean.\n</p><p><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' class='\"' wp-image-8243 aligncenter src="%5C%22http:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/06%5C/packing-for-london-fall-7-300x232.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' width='\"424\"' height='\"328\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/justmetalking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/packing-for-london-fall-7-300x232.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n</p><h3>Include Plastic Wrap In Your Skincare Routine\n</h3><p>Plastic wrap is pretty safe on your face as long as you keep it off your nose. Here\u2019s a beauty hack to get rid of blackheads that is worth a try.\u00a0Follow\u00a0this tutorial\u00a0to get rid of blackheads using vaseline and plastic wrap. Simply apply Vaseline to your blackheads and cover with a small piece of plastic wrap. Let it stay on overnight and remove it in the morning!\n</p><h3>Skimp On Cleaning Time After DIY Projects With This Plastic Wrap Trick\n</h3><p>Do you dread the daily clean-up when working on a DIY project? One thing you don\u2019t have to worry about is cleaning paint rollers.\u00a0Wrap them in plastic wrap\u00a0to keep them from drying out between uses. Whatever your reasons are for leaving a paintbrush wet, plastic wrap will do the job.\n</p><h3>\u00a0Preserve Paint Using Plastic Wrap.\n</h3><p>Don\u2019t let your paint dry out in between painting sessions.\u00a0Preserve paint\u00a0by placing plastic wrap between the lid and the can between uses to keep it fresh. This reduces the rate of water evaporation hence preventing paint from drying. You can also wrap your paint tray tightly with wrap and pop it in the fridge to avoid having to wash off dry paint.\n</p><p>&nbsp;\n</p><p>&nbsp;\n</p><p>&nbsp;\n</p><p>&nbsp;\n</p><p>&nbsp;\n</p><p>&nbsp;\n</p><p>&nbsp;\n</p><p>&nbsp;\n</p><p>&nbsp;\n</p><p>&nbsp;\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"</p><p>&ndash; by\u00a0Donella Crigger\u00a0 Keep Your Bananas From Over-ripening Although bananas are a quick and tasty snack you\u2019d want to keep around the house, these yellow fruits ripen a bit too fast for our liking. Keep your bananas fresh longer for that mid-day snack or that morning smoothie with this unbelievably simple hack.\u00a0Wrap the\u00a0ends of your\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":8244,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"","_seopress_titles_title":"","_seopress_titles_desc":"","_seopress_robots_index":"","_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[21],"tags":[96,115,39,29,6,31,32],"class_list":{"0":"post-8237","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-tie-life-style","8":"tag-diy-home","9":"tag-healthy-lifestyle","10":"tag-home-organization","11":"tag-household","12":"tag-life-style","13":"tag-tips","14":"tag-tricks"},"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/justmetalking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Monochromatic-Pink-and-Blue-Mother-and-Daughter-Photo-Birth-Announcement-Facebook-Cover.png","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/justmetalking.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8237","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/justmetalking.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/justmetalking.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/justmetalking.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/justmetalking.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=8237"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/justmetalking.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8237\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/justmetalking.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/8244"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/justmetalking.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8237"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/justmetalking.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=8237"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/justmetalking.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=8237"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}</p></span></em></p>