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Band-Aids are plaster strips which sticky surface helps protect cuts and scratches. They are real nice when you have a minor boo-boo. But did you also know that Band-Aids are not just for hiding boo-boos? So a little creativity and ingenuity can cause you to use Band-Aids as time saving life hacks. And some groovy, sneaky things you can do with those Band-Aids!
Using Band-Aids Smartly
Waterproof Band-Aids: If you are planning to swim in a pool or take shower, use waterproof Band-aids. 4 It creates a moist environment under the plasterThe special covering on these plasters is designed to keep water out, which helps your cut or graze remain dry and germ-free.
Giant Band-Aids: Because sometimes, even a large boo-boo requires an equally sizeable bandage. Great for when a small Band-Aid just won't cut it, these are your basic big honking Band Aids. They provide you with greater bo protection!
Clear Band-Aids Clear band-aides are the best option available when you need to cover a cut, and don't want everyone know your business. It works best on face, and arms cuts, when you want your hands to look nice without the added attention.
Some Temporary Band-Aid Solutions
Prevent Blisters: If you are doing a lot of projects with your hands, such as gardening or working around the house, consider covering those common blister spots in band-aids. Then you can avoid to get your hands hurt!
Get a Larger Band-Aid: — If the wound is too big for one bandage - -- No problem Also Did you know that he originally make a larger Band-Aid by sticking two of them together? Simply ensure that they are stuck well together and you have a longer protection strip.
Stop Slipping Glasses: If your glasses keep falling down, put a Band-Aid over the bridge of your nose. These will also create a grippier surface for your glasses to hold onto and keep in place better on your face as you wear them.
Surprising Uses for Band-Aids
Remove splinters: If you ever get a splinter that's in there fairly deep and are n ot able to remove it with tweezers, give this methodiatrics away! Simply apply just a little bit of Glue onto the Band-Aid and then firmly press it over the place where you have got splinter. If all goes smoothly and you place this over the splinter, when you rip off your Band-Aid the glue should catch on to said splinter and pull it out!
Label Cords: If you have a lot of cords plugged in at your desk or entertainment center, use Band-Aids to label the cords. Write a device's names on Band-Aids with pen, stick them to the corresponding cords. This way you will not be confused in future which cord goes to what.
Tip: How to Mend Small Clothing Snags Use a regular old adhesive bandage (like Band-Aid) and stick it on as-is over the hole or snag. A good short term solution should you not have sewing facilities to hand.
More Useful Band-aids
Mini-Emergency Kit: You could even just throw some Band-Aids in a tiny ziplock bag, and call it a mini-emergency kit. Slip in a few torched matches, safety pins, spam flashlight and some meds. Small space-saving kit that is easy to carry around and can come in handy during emergency situations!
Mini-Sewing Kit - Use a few Band-Aids and rest to insert needle, thread, scissors and buttons into the first aid wrapper. This small kit can be easily kept in your bag, and Band-Aids will hold everything together without leaving gum all over the clothes.
Something as simple as a Band-Aid can serve the purpose to fix Sunglasses: in case, some part of it broke down and is not sticking properly you may use big enough bande-aide. Gently wrap a Band-Aid around what's broken and PRESTO - instant hinge. It is a fast solution to keep your sunglasses working until you can get them fixed in the right way.
Smart Band-Aid Hacks
Use A Band-Aid to Pick Up Glass -When you break something glass, put a band-aid on your finger and use it as an adhesive mitt! This will allow the adhesive side of your Band-Aid to pick up the glass without adding further injury.
Prevent Zipper Snags: If your zipper keeps getting stuck, put a Band-Aid where it is catching. This Band-Aid will also help the zipper move easily without catching on that fabric.
Keep Earphones in Place: If you have trouble keeping your ear-buds secured use a small band-aid to keep them from falling out of ears. Wrap the Band-Aid around the earphone and stick it in your ear as normal. It will keep them warm and snug.
So basically, Band-Aids are not only for cuts and scrapes. They can help put an everyday problems you might face in perspective. Whether you're creating mini-emergency kits or repairing broken 'bows, Band-Aids can add convenience and fun to your life. That is what makes a home: multiple uses, varied types of bandaids within reach for whatever you end up needing.