{"id":18639,"date":"2021-10-18T17:04:16","date_gmt":"2021-10-18T17:04:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/alternatech.net\/?p=18639"},"modified":"2021-10-18T17:04:17","modified_gmt":"2021-10-18T17:04:17","slug":"money-saving-tips-surprising-problems-you-can-solve-with-wax-paper","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/writehorizon.com\/money-saving-tips-surprising-problems-you-can-solve-with-wax-paper\/","title":{"rendered":"Money-Saving Tips: Surprising Problems You Can Solve With Wax Paper"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>From keeping cheese fresh in your fridge to unsticking a zipper, wax paper can be surprisingly handy around the house.\n\n\n\n</p><p class='\"has-text-align-right\"'>By Jill Nystul &ndash; One Good Thing\n\n\n\n</p><p>Wax paper has always been a staple in my kitchen, even though I typically haven\u2019t used it very often. It\u2019s useful in certain situations for keeping food from sticking, and every so often I\u2019ll use it as a medium to preserve flowers and leaves.\n\n\n\n</p><p>But most of the time, my roll of wax paper simply sits in a drawer\u2014at least, until now. Because today I\u2019ll be sharing 13 brilliantly practical uses for a wax paper that I hadn\u2019t considered before!\n\n\n\n</p><h3 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>Easy Fridge Cleanup\n\n\n\n</h3><p>Line the drawers in your fridge with pieces of wax paper for easy cleanup. In the event of a spill, drip, or splatter, you can just toss the wax paper out and replace it with a fresh piece.\n\n\n\n</p><div class='\"wp-block-image\"'><figure class='\"aligncenter' size-full><img fetchpriority='\"high\"' decoding='\"async\"' width='\"745\"' height='\"856\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/10%5C/image-19.png%5C%22" alt='\"\"' class='\"wp-image-18641\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/writehorizon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/image-19.png' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n\n\n\n<h3 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>Ice-Free Ice Cream\n\n\n\n</h3><p>While it\u2019s certainly better than eating\u00a0<em>no\u00a0ice cream, eating icy, rock-solid ice cream isn\u2019t the most pleasant experience. Luckily, a little wax paper can help keep your ice cream ice-free!\n\n\n\n<div class='\"wp-block-image\"'><figure class='\"aligncenter' size-full><img decoding='\"async\"' width='\"744\"' height='\"423\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/10%5C/image-18.png%5C%22" alt='\"\"' class='\"wp-image-18640\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/writehorizon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/image-18.png' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n\n\n\n<p>Just press a piece of wax paper onto the surface of the ice cream before replacing the lid and putting it back in the freezer.\n\n\n\n</p><h3 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>Keep Cheese Fresh\n\n\n\n</h3><p>After cutting into a block of cheese, wrap the remaining cheese in a piece of wax paper before putting it back in your fridge. The wax paper will allow the cheese to \u201cbreathe\u201d without drying out.\n\n\n\n</p><div class='\"wp-block-image\"'><figure class='\"aligncenter' size-full><img decoding='\"async\"' width='\"745\"' height='\"428\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/10%5C/image-20.png%5C%22" alt='\"\"' class='\"wp-image-18642\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/writehorizon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/image-20.png' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n\n\n\n<h3 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>Baking Helper\n\n\n\n</h3><p>Wax paper can be a huge help when you need to roll out dough for a baking project. Place a piece of wax paper between the dough and the rolling pin to prevent the dough from sticking without the need for extra flour.\n\n\n\n</p><div class='\"wp-block-image\"'><figure class='\"aligncenter' size-full><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' width='\"741\"' height='\"425\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/10%5C/image-21.png%5C%22" alt='\"\"' class='\"wp-image-18643\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/writehorizon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/image-21.png' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n\n\n\n<h3 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>Fast Funnel\n\n\n\n</h3><p>Need a funnel but don\u2019t have one on hand? Just roll a piece of wax paper into a cone shape. This is especially helpful when dealing with liquids because the liquid won\u2019t soak through the paper.\n\n\n\n</p><div class='\"wp-block-image\"'><figure class='\"aligncenter' size-full><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' width='\"745\"' height='\"855\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/10%5C/image-22.png%5C%22" alt='\"\"' class='\"wp-image-18644\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/writehorizon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/image-22.png' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n\n\n\n<h3 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>Unstick A Zipper\n\n\n\n</h3><p>Stuck zippers used to be a huge pet peeve of mine, but now I know that wax paper can help both solve and prevent stuck zippers. Rub a piece of wax paper over the teeth of a zipper and it will glide more easily, which can help unstick a stuck zipper or prevent it from sticking in the first place.\n\n\n\n</p><div class='\"wp-block-image\"'><figure class='\"aligncenter' size-full><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' width='\"745\"' height='\"854\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/10%5C/image-23.png%5C%22" alt='\"\"' class='\"wp-image-18645\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/writehorizon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/image-23.png' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n\n\n\n<h3 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>Cork Helper\n\n\n\n</h3><p>If you\u2019re struggling to get a cork back into a bottle, wrap the cork in wax paper! The waxy coating will help the cork slide back in without compromising the airtight seal.\n\n\n\n</p><div class='\"wp-block-image\"'><figure class='\"aligncenter' size-full><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' width='\"745\"' height='\"855\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/10%5C/image-25.png%5C%22" alt='\"\"' class='\"wp-image-18647\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/writehorizon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/image-25.png' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n\n\n\n<h3 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>Shine Your Faucet\n\n\n\n</h3><p>Wax paper can keep your faucet shiny and free of water spots. The next time you clean your faucet, finish by rubbing it down with wax paper. The paper will leave behind a thin layer of wax that will add shine to your faucet and help keep it clean!\n\n\n\n</p><div class='\"wp-block-image\"'><figure class='\"aligncenter' size-full><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' width='\"741\"' height='\"842\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/10%5C/image-27.png%5C%22" alt='\"\"' class='\"wp-image-18649\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/writehorizon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/image-27.png' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n\n\n\n<h3 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>Photo Rescue\n\n\n\n</h3><p>Spilled water on a special photo? Lay it out to dry on a piece of wax paper. The wax paper will help the photo dry out without sticking to it.\n\n\n\n</p><div class='\"wp-block-image\"'><figure class='\"aligncenter' size-full><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' width='\"743\"' height='\"807\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/10%5C/image-24.png%5C%22" alt='\"\"' class='\"wp-image-18646\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/writehorizon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/image-24.png' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n\n\n\n<h3 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>Microwave Protector\n\n\n\n</h3><p>The next time you heat up food in the microwave, put a piece of wax paper over it first. The wax paper will help prevent splatters and keep your microwave much cleaner.\n\n\n\n</p><div class='\"wp-block-image\"'><figure class='\"aligncenter' size-full><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' width='\"745\"' height='\"427\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/10%5C/image-26.png%5C%22" alt='\"\"' class='\"wp-image-18648\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/writehorizon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/image-26.png' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n\n\n\n<p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"</p><p>From keeping cheese fresh in your fridge to unsticking a zipper, wax paper can be surprisingly handy around the house. By Jill Nystul &ndash; One Good Thing Wax paper has always been a staple in my kitchen, even though I typically haven\u2019t used it very often. 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