21 People Reveal Their "I Swear This Works" Life Hacks That Almost Sound Too Good To Be True

"Whether it's cooking, doing laundry, or even going on vacation, after years of certain activities and chores, we tend to pick up "hacks" that make things easier. And oftentimes, these tips and tricks are so good that we can't help but share them with others... That's why, when I recently wrote an article featuring people's most unbelievably inventive life hacks, dozens of other individuals decided to share the tips and tricks that make their lives easier, and I knew I had to share a few of these ingenious ideas. Without further ado, here are 21 of their best responses:"

"1. "Toothpaste will get rid of Sharpie stains on practically any hard surface, and it works pretty well on blankets or comforters, too." 3. "Sniff meat that you KNOW is fresh so that you will know the difference between that and the smell of spoiled meat in the future. Whenever I smell meat and I'm unsure, I always wish that I had established a baseline.""

"5. "If someone has the hiccups, ask them what they ate for their most recent meal. When they tell you, ask for specifics (type of bread, which toppings, etc.), then work your way backward by meal. This has never failed me before, and the hiccups are gone within them, telling me their last two to three meals." - jeffhendrix 9. "I cut bell peppers by turning them upside down and then slicing from where they're clustered down to the stem in each section." "Then you can snap off the sections away from the seeds on the inside, and cut them up the rest of the way however you like!" -Anonymous, 32, Maryland 17. "This works for chocolate stains: If you spill chocolate on a shirt, stick the cloth in your mouth and suck on it. Get it really wet and suck on it for a minute or two. Your saliva will break down the chocolate until it's gone, then apply Dawn dis"

Practical, easy-to-apply life hacks simplify cleaning, food handling, and cooking tasks using common household items and simple procedures. Toothpaste can remove Sharpie from hard surfaces and some fabrics. Smelling fresh meat establishes a baseline that helps detect spoilage later. Asking detailed questions about recent meals can stop hiccups by working backward through consumed foods. Slice bell peppers by cutting from the clustered lobes down to the stem, then snapping sections away from seeds for easier chopping. For chocolate stains, wetting the fabric with saliva can loosen chocolate before applying dish soap. Additional tips cover other chores and routines.

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