Cleaning makeup brushes

Since grime and oil can build up on your makeup brushes and result in clogged pores, they should be cleaned once a week. Use a few drops of shampoo, rinse thoroughly, and then lay flat to dry.

Removing stubborn stickers

To remove a stubborn price sticker or its gooey residue from any hard and non-porous surface, soak the “target” with some laundry stain remover, let it sit for about 30 seconds, work it in scraping with your finger, and rinse with hot water. The product will dissolve the adhesive and residues of paper that often get left behind when you try to peel off a label.

Preparing for laser hair removal

Unlike with waxing, it is best to shave before a laser treatment to reduce pain and increase success. However, do not wax before and in between laser sessions. Lasers work by detecting a contrast in pigment between darker follicles and lighter skin, and methods similar to waxing destroy hairs' roots.

Save burnt cookies

If your cookies end up with burnt bottoms or brown spots, gently scrape away the marks with a rasp grater. The tool does the job well without causing cookies to crumble.

Keeping pancakes hot

To keep your first round of pancakes warm while flipping another batch, place them on a plate and cover with a colander. This helps them retain heat, while the holes act as ventilation to ensure the cakes do not become soggy.

Storing tomatoes

Store tomatoes in a cool and dry place, and enjoy them within a week, while they are fragrant and soft. Avoid refrigerating them, since it will put the fruit into cold shock and inhibits the taste. Avoid storing them in plastic as well, because it will cause them to ripen more quickly.

Facial care

Do not over-wash your face. Doing so actually strips your skin of moisture. Wash your face only at night, removing your makeup gently. In the morning you can just use water as a facial treat.

Remove stains with hairspray

From hair color stains to spilled Merlot, just spray the stain with hairspray and blot until clean.

Pre-waxing care

At least 3 days before waxing, skip glycolics or retinoids (ingredients found in many beauty products). They can cause cells to turnover faster, making skin more sensitive and wax more apt to pull off a layer.