Did you know that your iron is used for cooking? What about laminating documents? Check out some alternative functions of your iron:
Your iron, as the name suggests, was made to iron wrinkled clothes and prevent you from walking around with your clothes all wrinkled. But, just because an object was made for a specific thing doesn’t mean it can’t also have other functionalities.
In the case of an iron, it can be used for anything that requires heat to work. An example of this is the homemade lamination of documents, which can be sealed by heating the soleplate of an iron. Isn’t it brilliant?
And, apparently, this is not the only alternative function of iron. With it, you can do several little things that can make your daily life easier, even if you have to cook on the spot. Isn’t it brilliant?
Check out the list below and see everything your iron can do for you that you didn’t even know yet. In fact, if you don’t already have an iron at home, it’s very likely that after this article you’ll try to get one.
See 7 other surprising functions for your iron:
1. Laminate documents
To do this, simply cover the surface of the table or wherever you are supporting yourself with a towel, place the document on top and then a sheet of plastic. The iron must be placed on top and pressed for a few seconds to make the plastic adhere to the document.
NOTE: practice beforehand, so as not to “screw” your documents.
2. Cooking
When it comes to it, if you don’t have a stove or anything else to cook on, place a frying pan on the iron and that’s it. This is a perfect workaround for making fried eggs or anything else that needs to be prepared quickly.
NOTE: Although it seems like a good idea, be careful. The iron works using electricity and you run the risk of getting shocked.
3. Packaging food
To preserve food for longer or fit it better in the freezer, for example, your iron can help seal plastic packaging.
4. Remove Carpet Marks
Have you noticed that when we place furniture on carpets it is common for the surface to become marked? To remove this type of marking, simply place a damp towel over it and then use a hot iron for a few moments.
5. Return glue for stickers
When your stickers are losing their glue and starting to peel off, place aluminum foil over them and iron them.
6. Remove candle wax
If candle wax has fallen on a surface and is difficult to remove, place absorbent paper over it and iron over it. The candle will melt and stick to the paper.
7. Removing wood scratches
Scratched wooden tables can be saved with this little trick: fill the crack with water, cover the area with a towel and iron.
So, have you ever tried any of these strange functions with your iron? If yes, did it work? Be sure to tell us in the comments!
Now, speaking of common things that have different uses, be sure to check out: 8 uses for acetone that have nothing to do with removing nail polish.
Source: A Little Bit of Everything
