The Summer's 10 Best Beach Hacks

The Easiest Way to Get Sand Off Your Hands

Although it might seem more natural to try to wash sand away with water, it’s actually easier to remove sand from your hands or other body parts (and even your clothes) with baby powder. Just sprinkle some on and rub your hands back and forth together to dust away the sand. The powder soaks up the moisture that’s making the sand stick to your skin.

Keep Bathing Suits Mildew-Free

Another great reason to bring a bottle of baby powder to the beach with you is because it can prevent mildew from causing that funky swimsuit smell (you know the one). Stick your bathing suit in a resealable plastic bag, and sprinkle in some baby powder or baking soda. It will keep moisture away until you get around to washing it.

DIY Ice Pack/Hand Washing Station

Make homemade ice packs go further with this cool hack (pun intended). After you’ve used up body wash or shampoo, add a bit of hand soap to the bottle and then fill with water. Keep in the freezer until you’re headed to the park or the beach, then put in your cooler to keep everything cool. When it’s time to leave, use the soapy water for a quick clean-up!

Keep Blankets from Blowing Away

If you have some old house keys, give them a new use by sewing them to the corners of your beach blanket. It will keep it from blowing around, and even keep sand off your blanket because it will stay put once you put it on the ground.

Iced Coffee That Lasts Longer

A morning on the beach is always made better by a nice iced coffee—but you always have to add twice as many ice cubes to keep it from getting warm too fast. To make sure the melting ice doesn’t dilute your drink, make ice cubes using the small amount of coffee left at the bottom of your coffee pot each morning. Use them in your iced coffee and it will never taste watered down. This is also a great tip for iced tea!

Help for a Jellyfish Sting

If you or a family member gets stung by a jellyfish on the beach, vinegar can help ease the pain. If you don’t have any vinegar available, seawater can also help.

The Fastest Way to Chill Drinks

As we shared on our recent podcast, the quickest way to get canned drinks cold is to layer ice with salt in your cooler. Because salt lowers the freezing point of water, your beverages will get colder, faster.

Keep Valuables Safe on the Beach

When you’re headed to the beach, make sure to keep your electronics in plastic freezer bags. Sand can easily get inside...

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