How Chopsticks Saved My Hair Dryer (and My Wallet)

How Chopsticks Saved My Hair Dryer and My Wallet.

Have you ever had one of those ah-ha moments when you realize you just solved a problem unexpectedly? Well, that happened to me today, and it involves two unlikely household items: my hair dryer and a chopstick. Yes, a chopstick!

The Problem: Lint, the Silent Saboteur

It all started on a typical morning as I was getting ready, armed with my trusty yet budget-friendly hair dryer. You know, the kind—reliable, gets the job done but isn't the Rolls-Royce of hair care. Everything was status quo until I noticed my hair dryer started sounding like it was gasping for air. Upon closer inspection, I discovered the culprit: lint. That silent little saboteur had built up at the back of the dryer, blocking the airflow and threatening the motor's life.

Usually, this wouldn't be a big deal. Most hair dryers have a removable back, so you can easily remove it and clean the lint. But of course, my hair dryer is unique! It has a non-removable back. 

The Solution: Chopsticks!

As I stood there attempting to dry my hair with the almost lifeless machine, a piece of lint, perhaps sensing its impending doom, made a dramatic leap for freedom and landed on the counter. That's when I had an epiphany. My eyes landed on an old chopstick I had lying around as a toy for my pet cockatiel. Today, it was about to take on a great mission.

With the precision of a surgeon and the determination of someone who doesn't want to buy a new hair dryer, I carefully inserted the chopstick into the lint-clogged vents and delicately removed the sections of lint. The chopstick worked perfectly, reaching the hard-to-access spots that my fingers and other tools couldn't. My hair dryer was back in action, and my wallet remained unscathed.

Never Underestimate the power of a chopstick!

So, the next time you find yourself battling a clogged hair dryer or other household dilemma, take a moment to think outside the box—or, in this case, outside the utensil drawer. A chopstick might be the tool you need!

Now, pardon me while I consider what other incredible uses there might be for a chopstick. I might even write a book: 105 Uses for Chopsticks That Don't Involve Eating. 🙂