I always thought spoons were only good for eating or, at worst, for banging on plates to get everyone’s attention. But everything changed the day my neighbor opened her freezer and took out a completely frozen spoon.
Surprised, I asked her what she was doing. She smiled at me and said,
“It’s not just a whim; this trick will surprise you. You’ll thank me soon enough.”
After hearing her explanation and trying it myself, I now always keep a spoon in the freezer. Why? Because it has incredible uses for both health and everyday life.
What’s the Use of Keeping a Spoon in the Freezer?
This simple trick has multiple applications that can make your life easier on more than one occasion. From relieving pain to solving small household problems, here’s how to get the most out of it.
1. Relieves Headaches and Migraines
If you suffer from migraines or headaches caused by stress or tension, a cold spoon can provide immediate relief.
How to use it:
Place the frozen spoon on your temples or the back of your neck.
Keep it in contact with your skin for about 5 to 10 minutes.
The cold sensation helps reduce inflammation and relieves pressure, providing quick relief.
Tip: For an even longer-lasting effect, keep two spoons in the freezer to alternate them and maintain the cooling sensation for longer.
2. Reduces Bags and Dark Circles Under Your Eyes
Didn’t sleep well, stayed up late watching a show, or spent the night in a long conversation, and in the morning your eyes show it. Instead of resorting to expensive creams, try this quick and natural trick.
How to use it:
Take the spoon from the freezer and place it on your closed eyelids or directly on the bags under your eyes.
Hold it for 2 or 3 minutes, pressing gently.
The cold reduces inflammation and improves circulation, leaving your skin looking fresher and more revitalized.
Tip: To enhance the effect, you can dip the spoon in chamomile tea before freezing it.
3. Cools Hot Drinks in Seconds
If you’re short on time and need to drink tea, coffee, or herbal infusion without waiting too long for it to cool down, a frozen spoon can help.
How to use it:
Place the frozen spoon in the cup of hot beverage.
In just a few seconds, you’ll notice how quickly the temperature drops without altering the flavor.
Tip: This trick also works if you want to cool hot soup without adding water or ice.
4. Removes Chewing Gum from Clothes
We’ve all been there: chewing gum stuck to our clothes or car seat. Instead of scraping it off with a knife or using harsh products, try a frozen spoon.
How to use it:
Place the frozen spoon directly on the chewing gum.
Leave it for a few minutes until the gum hardens.
Once it’s solid, peel it off easily without damaging the fabric.
Tip: If the gum is really stuck, you can gently rub it with the curved part of the spoon to loosen it more easily.
5. Check if your freezer is working properly
This is undoubtedly one of the most surprising uses of this trick. If the power goes out while you’re not home, food in the freezer can thaw and refreeze without you noticing, which poses a health risk.
How to use it:
Fill a glass with water and put it in the freezer until the water freezes completely.
Place a spoon on the surface of the frozen snow.
If there was a prolonged power outage and the food thawed, the spoon will sink to the bottom of the glass. When the power returns, the water will refreeze with the spoon inside, which is a warning sign.
If you check the freezer and find the spoon at the bottom of the glass, it means there was a power interruption and the food may have lost its cold chain.
Tip: Use this trick before going on a trip or when you’ll be away from home for a long time to make sure your freezer has worked properly in your absence.
Conclusion
Now that you know this trick, it’s hard to imagine how we lived without it for so long. Keeping a spoon in the freezer is a simple yet effective way to relieve aches and pains, chill drinks, care for your skin, and solve small everyday problems.
If you haven’t tried it yet, I recommend you do so and discover all its benefits for yourself. Surely, like me, you’ll end up appreciating this amazing trick every time you use it.