Ice cubes are not just for keeping your
drinks cool on a hot summers day. In fact they come in very useful
for all kinds of odd things, some you may have heard of and some you
might not.
It's a hot summers day and you are
sweltering, you have the fan turned up as high as it will go but it's
still to hot. Try emptying your portable ice maker into a bowl and
put it in front of the fan - it instantly acts like an air
conditioner.
Ice is good for swollen joints, whether
it be a knee, ankle, wrist or elbow. Just put some ice cubes in a zip
lock bag, wrap in a cloth and place it on the swollen joint - this
will help keep the swelling down.
Ever had a problem trying to water a
hard to reach plant and spilled the water everywhere? Just take a cup
or two of ice cubes and place them in the pot, as they melt they will
water the plant for you.
Your child has a splinter and it's in
quite deep, ice can help make removal a lot less painful. Just place
a few cubes from your ice machine in a face cloth and place on the
splinter for a few minutes to numb it, then remove.
When cooking, ice comes in helpful
quite often, when reheating rice for instance just add an ice cube
this will help keep the rice from drying out and keep it moist.
If your childs soup is too hot for them
to eat, add an ice cube that will cool it down in a hurry. This
simple idea also works for hot drinks.
Who would of thought a portable ice
maker could have so many uses. Making soup, stew or gravy? Drop in an
ice cube when you are finished, the ice with solidify the fat making
it easy to remove.
How about gum on clothing or on your
carpet? This is not easy to remove but ice can help. Just place ice
in a plastic bag and place on the gum, this makes the gum hard and
easier to remove.
Ever got medicine from the Doctor but
it's so vile you just can't take it? Numb your taste buds with an ice
cube! This little trick makes the medicine go down much better.
Does your kitchen sink have a garbage
disposal unit? Help keep it clean and the blades sharp at the same
time! Just throw several ice cubes into it and turn it on for a few
minutes - this works quite well.
Have a pet? When it's boiling hot
outside add several ice cubes to your pets water, it will keep it
cooler longer and your pet will appreciate the cool drink.
Didn't get much sleep last night? Are
your eyes swollen and achy? Everyone's heard of putting a cucumber
slice on their eyes, but did you know a few cubes in a soft cloth
will work just as well.
So next time you reach for a few cubes
from your portable ice maker to cool your drink off, just remember
the humble ice cube has multiple uses that may come in handy for you
one day.
