30 Summer Hacks to Make Life Easier Now

By Ethan Blake 4 min read

30 Summer Hacks You Need in Your Life ASAP

1. Transform your Mesh Laundry bag into a Sand-Free Beach Bag

A day at the beach always sounds like fun until you think of the ubiquitous sand that gets stuck everywhere – in your towel, your food, and even stubbornly clings to your skin. I know you don’t want to keep finding grains of sand in your things days after you’ve left the beach. However, did you know your regular mesh laundry bag could provide the solution to this sandy predicament?

Mesh laundry bags are perfect for carrying around beach items because they allow sand to fall right through instead of collecting inside your bag. Stuff your towels, sunscreen, toys, and any other beach essentials into the bag. As you enjoy your swim or beach games, the sand naturally sifts out through the holes leaving your items free from pesky sand particles.

Let’s take Jane as an illustration. She loves spending her summer afternoons at the beach but hated the sand situation. After switching to using a mesh laundry bag for her beach visits, she noticed a significant reduction in the amount of sand that got back home with her.

Cost-effective and fun way to keep the sand on the beach

Easy to clean and dries quickly after washing

Available in various sizes to suit your needs

Lightweight and easily portable

Perfect for kids' toys that need to dry out before heading home

Helps keep your car and home sand-free post-beach visit

2. Turn a Fitted Sheet into a Sand-Free Zone

If the annoyance of continually having to dust off your beach blanket or towel before sitting down speaks to you, then this hack is what you’re looking for. Most folks have more than one fitted sheet lying around the house. The corner elastics on fitted sheets allow them to hold a shape rather than lying flat when positioned correctly.

Instead of your usual beach blanket, bring along one of your fitted sheets with you the next time you head to the beach. Set it up, tucking a cooler, bag, or another item that can provide weight into each of the four corners. What this does is elevate the borders creating a mini fortress against sand invasion!

Just like Mike did last summer, who, after several frustrating experiences decided to try out using a fitted sheet instead. To his delight, it worked perfectly! Whether he was reading a book, sipping on a cold drink, or lounging around, he could do so without annoying interruptions to de-sand!

Creates a sizable sand-free zone

Corners can also serve as pockets for storing personal items

No additional cost if you already have a fitted sheet at home

Easy to shake off and clean after use

Couple with mesh bag hack for greater sand control

Space-efficient and easy to pack in your bag

3. Use a Diaper to Hide Your Valuables

Frequent beach goers know that leaving your belongings unattended while taking a dip in the water can be nerve-racking. You’re always worried about someone stumbling upon your stuff and deciding to help themselves. Thankfully, an unused diaper might just be what you need to deter potential thieves from picking your things.

We all know diapers are not exactly appealing. They typically signal messiness and are ignored universally. Hence, wrapping your valuables in an unused, preferably clean adult diaper can keep prying eyes away. Remember to scrunch it up a bit to make it look like it’s been used for maximum security.

Remember Ken from our earlier post? He used this trick during his trip to Myrtle Beach last summer. As a result, he was able to swim and sunbathe without worrying about someone walking away with his valuables.

Innovative way to deter thieves

Cheap and effective solution

Carry valuables without drawing attention

Works in other public places apart from the beach

A good option when safe lockers are not available

Adds an extra layer of security for your peace of mind

Summary Table

Hack	Description	Benefits
Mesh Laundry Bag as Sand-Free Beach Bag	Using mesh laundry bag let sand sift away through their loosely weaved openings.	Sand-free items, easy to clean, multiple sizes, portable and keeps your surroundings clean.
Fitted Sheet as Sand-Free Zone	Use a fitted sheet to create a boundary that prevents sand invasion on your resting spot.	Large sand-free zone, additional storage space, easy to clean, works well with mesh bag hack, and easy to pack.
Diaper for Hiding Valuables	An unused diaper is an unusual and safe place to keep your valuables during a beach visit.	Deters theft, low cost, fly under the radar, works in multiple venues, no need for lockers and peaceful mind.