15 Ways to Use Red Nail Polish Around the House

Nail lacquer or polish got its start in 3000 B.C., according to http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20080615154612AAFSzF7 when beeswax, gum arabic, vegetable dyes, gelatin and egg whites were combined by the Chinese to make enamels, varnishes and lacquers.

Apparently the aristocrats in China loved it so much that they started painting their finger nails with it, and of course this symbolized their wealthy status, but according to http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-acrylic-nail-polish.htm it wasn't until the 1920s when someone by the name of Michelle Menard invented nail polish as we know it today.

Paint Your Calculator
As a reminder to turn your calculator off, try painting the off button a bright red.

Touch Up Your Measuring Cup
When the measurement marks on your measuring cup start to wear off, you can touch them up with your red nail polish.

Mark Your Thermostat
For those who don't yet have a digital thermostat, you can keep your temperature the same by marking where you want it set with red fingernail polish. Then won't have to guest.

Mark Your Child's Toy
If your child ever has to take a toy to their day care center, just write their name on the bottom with red fingernail polish so you can easily identify it.

Mark Old Car Parts
We've had to do this a few times. If your car needs certain parts changed, mark them with red nail polish in an inconspicuous place that can easily be checked. When you pick your car up, check the part to see if it was really changed or if you got ripped off.

Mark Your Camera Flash
Put red fingernail polish on the off button as a reminder to turn off your camera's flash.

Mark 911 On Your Phone
If you have very young children at home, paint 911 on the phone in bright red and teach them to push the buttons in case of an emergency.

Mark Containers That Your Children Shouldn't Touch
If you can't put medicines or items that are hazardous out of children's way, then use your red fingernail polish and mark them with a red X, then teach your children that it is dangerous to touch them. Better yet, try to find a way to store them away from your children.

Mark Opening Arrows On Bottles
You know that arrow on medicine bottles that point to where the opening is? The one that can confuse the best of us. Try painting it red so you won't have trouble locating it.

Mark Your Baby Bottles
Sometimes the measurement marks on your baby bottle wears off with so many washes, you can touch them up with red fingernail polish.

Use For Threading A Needle
If you ever have trouble threading a needle, try smoothing the end of the thread with nail polish. This makes the thread go into the needle a lot easier.

Mark Your Sports Balls
Before you go play golf or tennis, always mark your balls with red nail polish so that you can identify them easily.

Use On An Envelope
Has the glue worn off on an envelope, or you want a classy way to send out invitations, then just put a few drops of red nail polish on the letter, wait until it's tacky, then press with the bottom of a plastic spoon or your own personal made seal.

Have Perfect Temperature Bath Water
Just mark where the knobs in your bath or shower are turned, and you won't have difficulty finding that spot again.

Mark Faucets For Children
You can do the same type marking with nail polish for your children's faucet. This will prevent them from getting burned with water that is too hot.

This completes the list of 15 ways to use red nail polish around the house, and I hope you enjoyed it and discovered some lovely ways to use your fingernail polish besides painting your nails.