Ice cubes are surprisingly versatile and come with a bunch of cool uses. Here’s a look at some of the neat tricks you can do with ice cubes..Chill and heal: Ice cubes soothe minor burns, reduce swelling, or cool a fever. Wrap one in cloth and apply to the affected area.Plant saver: Place ice cubes on pot soil to slowly water plants without overflow or soil disturbance.Wrinkle remover: Toss a couple of ice cubes into the dryer with wrinkled clothes; the steam from melting ice smooths out wrinkles.Fat skimmer: Wrap ice cubes in a paper towel and skim soup surfaces to remove fat easily.Gum remover: Harden gum stuck on clothes or shoes by pressing an ice cube on it. Once hardened, scrape it off.DIY candle holder: Freeze water with glitter or flowers in a balloon, then peel the balloon for a creative ice candle holder.Coffee enhancer: Freeze coffee into cubes to use in iced coffee, keeping the drink strong as the cubes melt.Pet cooling: Add ice cubes to pets’ water bowls for cool refreshment; some pets enjoy playing with the cubes too.Silver polish: Soak tarnished silverware in ice water with lemon slices; the cold helps release tarnish as the metal contracts.
