10 surprising ways to use hairspray at home
<p>Turns out hairspray doesn’t just keep your hairdo in place, it can also double-duty to do these 10 tricks around the home.</p>
<p><strong>1. Help you thread a needle</strong></p>
<p>Spray the tip of thread and pinch it. This will stiffen the string so you can get it through the eye of the need in one go.</p>
<p><strong>2. Stop runs in stockings</strong></p>
<p>If you spot a hole in your pantyhose, stop a run from forming by spritzing it with a little hairspray.</p>
<p><strong>3. Protect grandkid’s artworks</strong></p>
<p>When the grandkids present you with their masterpieces of artwork, preserve it with a light mist of hairspray. This will prevent pencils, crayons and so on from smudging over time.</p>
<p><strong>4. Eliminate clothing static</strong></p>
<p>Spritz a little hairspray onto hands and rub over your clothes to reduce static without damaging your fabric.</p>
<p><strong>5. Keep loose zippers up</strong></p>
<p>If you have a pair of jeans where the zipper keeps slipping down a quick spritz of hairspray on the zipper and teeth with help keep them up.</p>
<p><strong>6. Remove lint/pet hair</strong></p>
<p>No lint roller? No problems. Spray some hairspray on a paper towel or cloth and run it over the offending areas.</p>
<p><strong>7. Repel insects</strong></p>
<p>Shoot flies and mozzies with some hairspray to kill them in no time.</p>
<p><strong>8. Prolong the life of flowers</strong></p>
<p>Extend the life of your bunch of flowers with a generous spray of hairspray when you place them in the vase. This will stiffen the blooms and give you at least an extra day of blossoms.</p>
<p><strong>9. Get rid of ink stains</strong></p>
<p>Spray the ink-stained area with hairspray and allow to soak for few minutes. Use an old toothbrush to scrub the strain out. This trick works on clothes, walls, countertops and other surfaces.</p>
<p><strong>10. Tame eyebrows</strong></p>
<p>Use a small amount of hairspray on your finger to smooth unruly brows.</p>
