What Is That Weird Toothed Part on Kitchen Scissors For? (And 4 Brilliant Hacks You’ve Been Missing)

off the smooth plastic, or the plastic is so thick it hurts your hand to cut through it.

How to do it: Place the edge of the plastic packaging into the serrated notch. Squeeze the handles to lock the plastic in place, then snip. The teeth will hold the slick plastic firmly, allowing the blades to slice through it cleanly and safely.

Trick #5: Pull Tight Vacuum-Sealed Bags

When you are portioning out meats or cheeses for the freezer, vacuum-sealed bags are a lifesaver. But opening them can be a