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Asda shopper shares 1p hack that stops pesky flies from landing in your drink
18.07.2022 - 16:23 / dailyrecord.co.uk
With the weather continuing to heat up across the country, people will be looking for ways to take advantage of the sun.
For many of us, that means spending some time outside or in a beer garden with friends and a cocktail in hand.
As fun as having a drink in the sun is, having to swat away pesky flies or wasps is not. There is nothing worse than trying to relax with a nice drink, only to find yourself fighting of those buzzing pests hovering over you.
If you're looking for a way to enjoy your drink in peace, then one Asda shopper has the trick for you - and it will cost you literal pennies.
Bethan Shufflebotham from The Manchester Evening News shares how a paper cupcake case can be used as a drinks topper as a way to remind flies to buzz off during the summer.
She's been using the trick for three years now. Shoppers looking to take on board her advice can grab a pack of 100 for 70p from Asda, making them less than a penny each.
To take advantage of the hack, here is what you need to do.
The hack is super easy to do, you’ll just need a cupcake case, a straw and a small pair of scissors. Firstly, find the centre of the cupcake case and cut a tiny cross in the middle just big enough to fit the straw.
Then, place the cupcake case upside down over the top of your glass to create a lid, pushing the straw through to create a fly-proof summer drink. If it’s a bit breezy out, you could use a little bit of tape to keep it in place, but I found it to be okay as the straw mostly kept it over the glass.
You’ll want to pick the right sized cupcake case for your glass, or ditch your balloon gin glass for something more narrow, but it also works to help cover up cans and bottles, too.
And that’s not all they’re useful for! Parents can use
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