How a wine cork can stop you from losing your keys

Put those countless empty wine bottles to good use by packing your corks the next time you go on holiday.

Whether you’re going on a trip to the beach, spending the weekend camping by a lake, or are doing some water activities while on holiday overseas, there’s often the risk of dropping or losing your keys in the big blue.

Instead of watching them sink to the bottom of the water, never to be seen again, attached them to a cork so that they float to the top, making them simple to spot and easy to rescue.

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All you have to do is thread a piece of wire through the cork and attach it to your keyring. Not only will it make a nifty keyring to help you locate your keys, but it will also float, making it a handy and practical addition while you’re travelling.

There’s nothing like dropping your hotel, car or house keys into the water to put a dampener on your travels, so remember this tip and give it a go.

Have you tried this tip before? Has it stopped you from losing your keys? Let us know in the comments section below.