10 Things You Never Knew You Could Fix With Nail Paint

Did you know that the lacquer sitting pretty in your vanity has wondrous uses? The clear nail polish, which never seemed fun or exciting to you, is a miracle worker. No, we aren’t talking about nail polish only making your hands and feet look pretty. But we’ve figured out something else, and it’s no less of a gem. Using a clear nail paint is no less a hassle — it takes forever to dry, and the results aren’t flaunt-worthy. Plus, it’s neither a good top nor a base coat! That said, you must be wondering why some of us still hold it dear to our hearts? Well, there are brilliant reasons for it.

This magical liquid is a quick fix to many of your issues — well, we are speaking of household objects and homely issues. If you still believe that the clear nail polish you purchased a few weeks back was one of your worst buys ever, think again! If you’re curious, read along to know about ten genius nail polish hacks for your home to make the most of your seemingly “useless” lacquer. And before you thank us, you’re welcome in advance!

1. Make Your Match Sticks Waterproof

If you live in areas prone to floods and heavy downpours, you’ll relate to the helplessness of fellow humans who experience a power cut. You’re frantically searching for a matchbox, only to find that it’s wet and serves no purpose anymore. Try dipping your match sticks in clear nail polish and make them waterproof. They’ll be good to go for days altogether. It will definitely work if you try to light it. After all, nail paint is infused with alcohol content. You don’t have to worry about it getting damaged with moisture.

2. Fix Splintered Wood

Wooden furniture has a royal and vintage appeal. You probably treasure those, and it’s only been a few years since you got them home. But now that they are old, you realize they’ve started to splinter and snag on everything — your delicate fabrics, and it ruins everything else that comes in its way (tch tch). We’ve got a hack for you. Use a small amount of your clear nail polish on the splintered areas, and it will save everything from fraying to nothingness.  Goof-proof, give it a try!

3. Make Threading Needles Easier

We could unanimously agree on one single public issue in the world — threading needles is a pain. While sewing is indeed joyful and therapeutic, pushing one end of the thread through the eye of the needle is a painful feat, an art very few have mastered. No kidding! So, without wasting time, just coat the end of the thread with nail varnish and thread your needle in the blink of an eye. That’s because the fine thread that splits at the end becomes one and thins firmly. Since it becomes harder, it is easier to slip in.

4. Seal Envelopes Like A Pro

Are you tired of licking envelopes? Save your tongue all the work and use clear nail polish instead. If your envelope seal bailed out on you or isn’t sticky enough, try applying a small layer of clear nail polish on the flap. And voila, it sticks tight and keeps all your secrets safe inside. Yay!

5. Make Your Shoelaces Last Longer

If you’ve noticed the edges of your favorite shoelaces unraveling, you need not worry about it anymore. Simply apply a few coats of clear nail polish, and they’ll be good as new. We usually, quickly discard our worn-out shoelaces to save us the embarrassment and time to hunt for new ones. It is sometimes hard to find one that has the exact thickness and color. You can avoid doing that because coating it with nail paint will help seal the loose ends very neatly. Wash it thoroughly and let it be dry before applying the coat.

6. Save The Nails From Rusting

Rusty iron nails can give you an injury. Plus, they look bad hanging around in your home. If you want them fixed in a jiffy, carefully remove the rust, use permanent markers over them, and seal the color with a few coats of your clear nail polish. Once you’re done, pat yourself on the back for a job well done.

7. Secure The Buttons On Your Clothing

Losing those small buttons can be upsetting. Aren’t they so cute? Sometimes your buttons don’t behave and will only last for so long before they get loose and fall off — never to be found again! But, you need not worry about them anymore. Just applying a few coats of your clear nail polish can secure them in place and make them look as good as new!

8. Fix The Crack In Your Windowpane

Cracked window panes can be nerve-wracking, but they don’t have to be anymore. You can stop the issues from spreading across the glass surface by using a few coats of clear nail polish. However, this isn’t a permanent fix, but it will buy you some extra time before you can repair or replace the glass. Quite a genius hack, isn’t it?

9. Color-Code Your Keys

Too many similar-looking keys causing confusion and chaos? If you’ve got a lot of keys that almost look the same, your colored nail paints are a lifesaver. One of our favorite hacks on this list, it’s also the thriftiest use of your nail varnishes. Just paint the top of each key with two coats of nail polish in different colors. It’ll save you the hassle of putting each key through your door locks to figure out the right one. Phew!

10. Save Your Costume Jewelry

Your costume jewelry is pretty, but the chip-offs are not! It doesn’t take long for cheap jewelry to show its real color (literally). Yes, cheap costume jewelry can wear off after some time but fret not; we’ve got you covered! You can prevent your faux pearls from peeling off or imitation necklaces and earrings from oxidizing soon with a layer of clear nail polish coat over them. It’s guaranteed to stay put. However, keep in mind that the coat has not discolored completely before you apply it. It is for minor fixes, not a full-fledged transformation.

Now, wasn’t that one heck of a helpful list of things your nail lacquer can do? We bet you wished you had known them earlier. While your nail polishes may not offer the ultimate solution, they can be quite effective in taking care of many minor issues that come up every day. Did you have any success using these nail polish hacks? Do you have more to add to this list? Do share your thoughts with us in the comments section below!

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