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10 Household Uses for Clear Nail Polish

Clear nail polish does more than just make your nails pretty.

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Waterproof Your Matches

Apply a coat of clear nail polish to the end of a match, and let dry. It'll still light even if it gets wet. But really, we submerged it in a cup of water and it still worked!

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Thread a Needle With Ease

Don't spend countless minutes trying to pull the end of a thread through a needle. Apply a thin coat of polish to the end of the thread, and let dry. This makes it much easier to pull the thread through.

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Waterproof Your Garden Markers

Protect your garden markers from the elements. Apply a couple coats of clear polish, letting dry between coats.

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Prevent Rust Rings

That shaving cream bottle can leave nasty rust rings in your shower. Apply a couple coats of clear polish, and make sure to let it completely dry before placing back in your shower or it'll get stuck. Unless you want to play a prank on someone, but you didn't hear it from me...

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