11 products from AliExpress that will give a second life to old things

1. Sofa Covers

The upholstery of the couch is frayed and damaged by the claws of pets, but you can't raise your hand to throw it away? Stretch covers with cute prints give furniture a whole new look. They are available in several sizes and stretch perfectly to match even the intricate shapes of the armrests. There are more than 20 design options to choose from - from solid colors to bright ornaments.

Price: from 942 rubles.

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2. Headphone plug

A broken cable at the connector is the most common reason you have to buy new headphones. A set of three replacement plugs will solve this problem and extend the life of the headset. You just need to carefully cut the cable, strip it and solder it to the new connector. The connector has gold-plated contacts, a metal case and a soft insert at the end that prevents the wire from breaking.

Price: 131 rubles.

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3. Patches

On your favorite jacket, sweatshirt or pants appeared holes, scuffs and other defects? Save the clothes by sewing on a suitable patch over the damaged area. Choose from over 30 different appliqués with characters and pop culture items to suit all tastes.

Price: from 38 rubles.

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4. Ear pads for headphones

On-ear headphones last more than one year, which cannot be said about their ear cushions. You can return the shabby headset to a presentable look again by replacing the overlays with new ones. They are made of thin leatherette with soft foam inserts and a mesh inside. The main thing is to accurately measure the size of the cups and choose the appropriate ear pads. The seller has 12 options with a diameter from 50 to 105 mm.

Price: from 132 rubles.

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5. Wireless Receiver

Old speakers and speaker systems boast high-quality sound, but are hopelessly outdated in terms of connection interfaces. A wireless receiver will give them a second life. The miniature box has a Bluetooth 5.0 module and allows you to stream music from smartphone or laptop over the air. The speakers are connected via RCA-outputs (bells), power is supplied via microUSB, there is also an AUX-input. A more expensive version of the transmitter with aptX support is available to order, there are also complete sets with and without cables.

Price: from 1,200 rubles.

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6. Watchbands

If you are not wearing your favorite watch due to a frayed bracelet, then this is very easy to fix. These leather straps are of good quality and have an installation width of 22 to 30 mm - they will fit any watch. The seller offers three colors and various combinations of fasteners.

Price: 820 rubles.

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7. Vinyl wrap

Tired of the tiles above your kitchen countertop? Refresh its pretty simple! Simply choose one of seven vinyl designs and apply it over the old vinyl. The size of the canvas is 0.6 × 5 m, so it is enough even for a large kitchen.

Price: 1 125 rubles.

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8. Xiaomi TV Stick

Old TV set still shows, but you can only watch boring terrestrial channels? Don't rush to buy a new one. Existing equipment can be easily upgraded using a miniature TV set-top box. It plugs into the HDMI connector and adds a full-fledged Android to the TV with the ability to install applications, watching YouTube and online cinemas, and also allows you to control the device using a convenient remote control with voice assistant.

Price: 2 586 rubles.

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9. Furniture pencils

Scratches and chips on cabinets, tables and other furniture spoil its appearance. However, you can cope with these troubles with just a wax crayon of the appropriate color. Just paint over a scratch with it, and if the damage is deep, melt it with a lighter and fill in the defect. When the wax hardens, all that remains is to scrape off the excess from the surface by plastic card.

Price: 127 rubles.

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10. Glass polishing set

Scratches and scratches on the windshield of a car are annoying and make it difficult to follow the road. It would seem that all that remains is to replace it with a new one, but no. On sale there is a powder of cerium oxide - a special fine abrasive for polishing, which allows you to completely remove small scratches and reduce deep ones. The powder is diluted with water to form a paste, and then applied to the discs from the kit and rubbed into the glass with an ordinary drill.

Price: 900 rubles.

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11. Liquid skin

Leather auto salon or a luxurious sofa eventually lose its luster and cause a desire to cover all cracks and abrasions that appear with covers. An alternative option is a tinting and restoration product, which is popularly called "liquid skin". Apply it to problem areas, rub it well, and defects will be barely noticeable.

Price: from 126 rubles.

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