Six Freezer Hacks That Have Nothing to Do With Food

Got gum stuck to a shoe? Place it in a plastic bag, freeze for two hours, and peel the gum off once it hardens. For a quick fix, hold an ice cube directly on the gum for about 15 minutes instead.

Freezing wax candles for one to eight hours slows down how quickly they melt, helping them last longer. Freezing also shrinks the wax enough to easily slide a candle out of its glass jar.

Submerge pantyhose in water, freeze them in a plastic bag overnight, and the fibers come out reinforced and more resistant to snags.

Freeze pillowcases and sheets for a few hours before bed for 30 to 60 minutes of refreshing coolness at the start of the night, helpful for beating summer heat.

Forgot to add something to a sealed envelope? Freeze it for an hour or two in a plastic bag, then use a knife to reopen it easily since the cold weakens the adhesive. Reseal afterward with a bit of moisture at room temperature.

Keeping bed linens in the freezer before bedtime gives you a frosty pillowcase and sheets for 30 to 60 minutes, a simple way to start the night on a refreshing note.