Cling wrap uses you probably didn’t know about

Some wines are “corky,” meaning they have a musty chemical smell that makes the wine unpleasant to drink thanks to TCA – a natural compound found in wine. You can ball up some PVC-based plastic wrap and place it in a pitcher or decanter of wine to lessen this stink.

If you’re saving the last of some paint use plastic wrap to keep it fresh. Seal the cans with the wrap and then cover with the lid. This not only preserves the paint, but also keeps the harsh smell at bay, too.

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So you want to keep that glass jar, but not the ugly sticker label on the front. Start by soaking the decal with warm water and dish soap. Then completely wrap the wet container with plastic wrap and wait five minutes. The label should remove easily after taking off the wrap.

Finding the top of a to-go mug is the bane of existence for many plastic-hoarders. Skip the hassle and use plastic wrap to make any cup a to-go cup. Simply cover the top of your cup and poke in a reusable straw.

If you’ve ever spent too much time trying to untangle your jewellery you need to try this plastic wrap hack. Cut out a piece of plastic wrap and lay your jewellery on top. Then cut a second piece of plastic to smooth over your necklaces and bracelets and voila!

Kitchen aprons are great and all, but they’re just another thing to clean post-cooking. Try using a piece of plastic wrap instead to cover your chest and clothes while cooking. You can peel it off and contain the mess after you’re done and save time, too.

If you’re stuck cleaning other things, remember these tricks for removing hard-to-remove stuff!

Keeping lettuce fresh with plastic wrap is similar to keeping flowers fresh with plastic wrap. Take your bowl of lettuce and cover it with a damp paper towel before covering the whole bowl in plastic wrap. It should keep for seven days or so.

Make moving smarter, not harder. Use plastic wrap to cover drawers that still have clothes in them. This makes moving them easier and takes out the step of emptying the drawers. You can also wrap the furniture in plastic wrap, protecting your clothes and making sure the drawers don’t move at all. This tip also works for sealing utensils, so they stay in place during the move.

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Don’t let your paint rollers or brushes dry out with the help of plastic wrap. Take your brush or roller and merely cover them entirely with plastic.

Now that you know all about the plastic wrap uses, check out these aluminium foil uses you didn’t know about.

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Source: RD.com