These 11 Military Hacks Will Change Your Life For The Better

Oct 18, 2018

We all love good hacks now and then to enhance our lives. When a person is in the military there are things they can and cannot do due to the given circumstances. Because of this difficulty, people in the military must come up with methods that'll help them achieve what they need. Albeit you may not be in the military, these hacks can make your life a whole lot easier.

Pads are one of the most common items women use during their menstrual cycles. If you find yourself or someone else in a situation where they're bleeding out, use a maxi pad. Yes, use a pad. Press it over the wound and keep it there. It'll soak up the blood and stop any more blood loss that could occur. It would be best if you duct taped the pad to the body to keep the pressure on it.

We all love a good looking pair of shiny shoes. They can cost a lot of money to get the shininess of brand new shoes again. Simply drench your shoes in shoe shiner and let it sit for around fifteen minutes. Place a lighter or heat source near the shoes until they're dry. They'll be as shiny as pearls in no time. For a little extra pizzazz, use a wet cloth to wipe the outside of the shoe.

There are two types of people. One group doesn't care about a messy bed. Another group consistently makes their bed every morning. If you're in the latter group this hack is just for you. Fold the side part of your sheet and tuck it in underneath the mattress. Finally, take the corner of the sheet, that's near the footing of the bed, and make a straight angle with the sheet and fold it underneath the street.

Fire starters can be extremely expensive nowadays but have no fear, all you need is Vaseline and cotton balls. Put Vaseline on a cotton ball and set it aflame. Do this with as many cotton balls as necessary.

Wounds that are coated in sugar are less likely to develop bacterial infections due to the high sugar levels. If you or someone you know has a wound, put sugar over it until medical help comes.

If you run for long distances or wear incredibly uncomfortable shoes, you can duct tape your feet. Yes, that's right. Simply wrap your heels in duct tape in order to add more protection between your shoes and your feet.

These are typically seen on runners due to their flexible material. Others can wear these pants to keep warm in cold weather. Simply wear these under another pair of pants and you won't be cold.

Ill-fitting shirts are the worst. They look terrible and feel terrible. Do this simple military tuck and you'll look like million dollars. The military fold n tuck method will do your body wonders.

Scary people exist in this world. Not all of them are characters in horror movies. If you find yourself being followed while you're driving there's a possibility you're in danger. Make four consecutive right turns and see if they're still following you. If they are following you or you still feel endangered, drive to the police station and call 911 immediately. Do not drive home.

Athlete' foot can be a nuisance at times. If you don't feel like buying expensive fungus cream there's a free solution. This may be a tad bit controversial but if you pee in the shower it'll cure your athlete's foot.

Sometimes it can be hard to keep shoelaces from untying. If you're going to be doing an activity that requires your laces to be tied for long periods of time, it's best to tie little knots in your individual laces. If you want the bow to stay, tie these mini knots towards the end of the laces. If you want the laces to stay in place tie the knots closer to the center.

Those are eleven military hacks you can incorporate into your life in order to make it easier. These hacks require minimal effort and can even save your life in certain instances.

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