Usually we use Ziploc bags in the kitchen to seal food items so that they would stay fresh and clean, what some of us might not know is the numerous ways we can make use of this splendid product.

Personally I use them all the time whenever I travel, they keep things clean, segregated, neat, and organized. So here are some simple ways you can use Ziploc bags.

1- Keep your valuables dry and protected while riding water rides.

2- Knead dough. Easily mix all the ingredients, no mess and no sticky fingers.

3- Snipping off a tiny corner will turn a Ziploc bag into a pastry bag, allowing you to frost a cake without any special tools.

4- Ice an injury. Ziploc bags make for an excellent cold compress.

5- Ziploc your stuff at airport security, so you can pass through checkpoints quickly.

6- Remove chewing gum or candle wax from a tablecloth, carpet, or a couch; by gently rubbing it with a Ziploc bag filled with ice cubes until it hardens, then shatter it with a hammer and vacuum up the chips.

7- Use a Ziploc bag to crush up nuts with a hammer. Watch your fingers!

8- While traveling, pack your delicate clothes in a large Ziploc bags to keep your clothes clean and tidy. Or seal the laundry away in them till your return home.

9- While traveling, create a homemade first aid kit and store it in a Ziploc bag.

10- Refrigerate marinating meats inside a Ziploc bag, that will give you a better flavor.

11- Going on a weekend trip, keep your jewelry organized.

12-  Off on a picnic, store all of your plastic utensils and napkins in a Ziploc bag to prevent them from flying a way with the wind.

13- To keep your silver jewelry brighter for a longer period of time, store them in a Ziploc bag.

14- Protect your clothes from spills or leaks while traveling, by storing your toothpaste, shampoo, and makeup in a Ziploc bags.

15- When moving, pack all of your computer cords and wires into separate Ziploc bags. This prevents the cords from getting tangled up into a plastic spaghetti mess. Plus this will help you to unpack and find what you need faster.

16- And of course, you can always use Ziploc bags for their traditional uses like packing sandwiches and snacks.