Life Hacks That Actually Work

Vacuum + Pantyhose = Lost and Found

Losing tiny objects like earrings or nails can be such a challenge! The best way to find them is to use a vacuum and a pantyhose or thin sock. The suction will be enough to lift the missing object from whatever crevice it's hiding in, but the pantyhose will be able to keep it from going into the vacuum. Problem solved!

The More You Know

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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.