3 Amazing Utilities for Candle

Have you ever wondered how many everyday objects are for other purposes than their primary purpose?

For example, a rubber slipper may serve as a door support when fitted underneath it; an unused vase can serve as a preacher holder; scraps of old clothes can be used as cleaning cloths; and so on.

Using creativity it is possible to give some objects new uses, further increasing their range of possibilities in the routine of the home. And in the case of the candle, it could not be different.


It can be used as an emergency light during a power outage, can be used as a decorative object and even to create a secret paper design (after drawing, apply watercolor paint to reveal the design).

Here are 3 different and unexpected ways to use the candle in your home to solve small problems that hinder the practicality of your day.

1 ? Candle to avoid crying when slicing onion

When you are preparing a meal that takes onion, do not despair, you will not cry and smudge the makeup if you follow this trick. Light a candle near where you will cut the onion and the magic will be done! No tears from the onion.


Remember that when using the lit candle it is very important to be careful not to ignite any object and put your life and that of others at risk.

2 ? Drawer candle to slide more easily

If your home drawer is not sliding easily and as lightly as it should be, the solution is to pass the candle on the frictional parts at the time of opening so that the wax helps the object to slide more easily.

3? Candle for easy zipper use

It is very common to buy an outfit and realize only after the zipper of the garment is hard, hard to open and close and it often gets stuck. But there is no need to worry about it. Rub the candle gently over the entire length of the zipper and the issue will be resolved. The zipper will open and close much more easily.

Be sure to share this tip to let more people in your circle know how to solve these little everyday obstacles using the practice candle.

With the collaboration of Ana Paula Conte and Tatiane Rallo.

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