The internet is full of “life hacks” – some brilliant and some… questionable. I’ve tried a bunch of them over the years, but recently added these two to my arsenal of things that actually make my life easier.
Simple & Effective Hack #1: Cutting a Mango with a Cup
Mangoes are delicious, but can be a hassle to cut. Before I would struggle with peeling and slicing and end up with wasted mango bits or slices that still had the skin on them. I saw the cup trick a few months ago and it’s a GAME CHANGER!
Here’s how it works:
- Cut the mango along the sides of the pit like normal, creating 2 halves.
- Then, take one mango half and press the edge against the rim of a cup, sliding it down so the skin stays on the outside and the fresh fruit falls into the cup. I’ve found that a metal cup works best, so you don’t have to worry about accidentally breaking a glass with your vigorous squishing.
- Repeat with the other half and BOOM that’s it!
Simple & Effective Hack #2: Cut Your Dish Sponge in Half
I feel silly even sharing this, but it’s kind of genius and I can’t believe I didn’t think of it sooner. If you use sponge to wash dishes you know how quickly they wear out. Instead of tossing them too soon or using them past their prime, just cut them in half when you open a new sponge.
Rather than being too small, it’s actually the perfect size for scrubbing without being too bulky. You get double the use out of each sponge, which leads to less waste and more savings!
Have you tried these or any other ‘viral’ internet hacks that actually work?
The only thing I can think of, that is already known, is the flat piece of rubber you put on top of a jar to make it easier to open the jar. Look for these in the aisle that has kitchen gadgets. Maybe some younger people do not know about this. It is up to us to pass these things on!
Thanks for sharing your mango tip!