14 non-standard ways of using condoms, which you did not know about

The condom not only protects from unwanted pregnancy, but also helps to solve various problems in everyday life.

If you think that a condom is only a popular remedy for unwanted pregnancy and disease, then you are mistaken. It will help to kindle the fire, will become an excellent bundle, will simplify the cooking process and will be useful in other situations. Do not believe me? Now you will see this.

1. We open the banks without much effort.

Wanting to enjoy tasty jam or pickles, you have been busy with the lid for a long time, but it does not give in any way? Do not worry, there is a way out in any situation. It's very simple - pull a condom on the lid (without lubricant). Due to this, the hands will stop sliding and the lid will quickly open.

2. That the castle does not rust.

It's familiar with the situation when you come to a dacha, to a garage or to another building where a padlock can be used, and because of the increased humidity it rusted and does not want to open? To prevent such trouble, just put a condom on the lock.

3. A great alternative to the bucket.

The material used to make these protectors is very strong and resilient. Due to this, a lot of water can be poured into the condom and transferred from point A to point B. This secret is useful, for example, in nature.

4. Shoe cleaning in a few minutes.

Strange, but effective method to give shoes an attractive appearance - to rub the surface with a condom. Rub, applying a little effort.

5. Preheat food without microwave.

Sometimes you wonder at the human imagination, so how could you think of warming up food in a condom (without lubrication)? In fact, this lifhak can again be useful in a hike, when there is no frying pan or microwave nearby. Put the food in the condom, tie the end and put it in the kettle with hot water. Just a few minutes, and the food will be ready for use. Attention! It is not recommended to lower the condom into the water with a temperature above 38 °.

6. There are no matches - it does not matter, you can light a fire without them.

Many travelers take along several condoms along the way, not only for carnal pleasures. So, with their help you can quickly light a fire. Fill a transparent condom with water, and eventually a lens will be obtained. However, unexpectedly? Use it to focus the sun beam on dry grass or crumpled paper. Another option - put a piece of wood in the condom and set it on fire. Latex and lubricant are highly flammable.

7. Cheap hair gum.

There are many complex hairstyles that involve the use of small transparent rubber bands to fix the strands. If a number of these were not, a condom will come to help, which needs to be rolled out and cut into strips. Choose the width yourself. It is important that the incisions are neat and do not create lacerated edges, otherwise the latex will simply break with tension. From one condom you can get up to 20 gum.

8. Cold compress is always at hand.

To reduce pain when getting a bruise and prevent the formation of a large bruise, it is recommended to apply cold immediately after a stroke or injury. In this case it is recommended to have in your freezer an ice compress - a condom filled with water.

9. Only do not tell anyone!

Many drivers know one more way how to use condom. If you get caught in a traffic jam and there is no possibility to fix a "small need", then using a condom, which, according to the rules, should be in every medicine cabinet, you can solve the problem without leaving the car.

10. Waterproof protection for wounds.

To damage the tissues quickly healed, and there were no problems, it is important to ensure that moisture does not get into the wounds. What to do if you need to go to the shower or want to swim in a natural pond? In this situation, again, a condom will help, which, as you have already understood, does not allow water to pass through. Unfold it, cut the tip and pull it onto the limb so that it tightly covers the bandage, that's all - the problem is solved.

11. An improvised tourniquet.

Another way to use a condom for medical purposes. If a situation arises when, in case of serious trauma, it is necessary to quickly stop bleeding, an excellent alternative to the tourniquet will be "rubber products No. 2" (the so-called condom in the USSR).

12. Balloons for adults.

It has already been mentioned that a condom is a strong product, this property is useful for the following idea: condoms can be inflated, and to huge sizes, and then, twist, thereby obtaining a variety of figures. Of course, for a children's holiday this advice is not suitable, but for an adult party - the very thing.

13. Proven waterproof case.

When traveling or hiking, it is very important to protect electronic devices from moisture. In order not to spend money on the purchase of special cases, you can use condoms, which will fit both the phone and the camera, and other devices. An interesting fact: a smartphone with a capacitive screen in the condom can be used under water. Great for original pictures!

14. Catch the fish ...

I wanted to catch a fish, but then, as luck would have it, there was not a single float? Do not turn off the fishing rod ahead of time. The float can be replaced with a condom, which should be inflated halfway, tied and fixed on the line. Another secret of experienced fishermen for catching salmon: take a colored condom and place a triple hook inside.