Addresses no longer blurred

24.12.2011 1 minute read From Editorial team

It's a shame when you can no longer read the addresses on parcels and letters in rain and snow. With this tip, that won't happen anymore:

Addresses no longer blurred

Adhesive tape

Austrian Post - correctly addressing a parcel Next time, simply stick transparent adhesive tape over it.

Candle wax

Another option is to rub the end of a white candle over the text. The wax layer causes the water to bead off.

Photo by Sabine, meinhaushalt.at

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Behind meinhaushalt.at is Sabine Ostheimer. She collects practical household tips here – preferably using natural home remedies instead of pure chemicals –, money-saving ideas for everyday life and tried-and-true tricks from grandma's time. As a twin mom she also writes honestly and without a filter about family life; baking and seasonal table decoration are among her favorite topics. More about the site

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