It turns out you’re probably not getting the most out of your everyday things. That’s right—you can use ordinary items to do a whole range of things like making your living space look nicer or making cleaning easier. Let’s explore ten clever ways to repurpose the items you already have. You might just save yourself a trip to the store & a bit of cash!
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Coffee Filters as Screen Cleaners
Your morning coffee habit can also help keep your screens looking pristine. Coffee filters are perfect for wiping down any screens because they’re super soft & won’t scratch the surface. Better yet, they pick up any dust or fingerprints without leaving behind annoying little lint pieces that some cloths do. Grab a filter and start wiping!
Rice as a Coffee Grinder Cleaner
Speaking of coffee, old grounds in your grinder make your fresh coffee taste stale. Just grind a handful of rice and it’ll pick up leftover grounds while also absorbing any off-odors. Make sure you throw the rice away and give the grinder a quick wipe. Now you’re ready for fresher-tasting brews!
Dryer Sheets to Buff Away Water Spots
If you have some extra dryer sheets lying around, then use them to buff away water spots from mirrors & shower doors. It’s pretty easy to do and the fabric softening agents in the sheets help prevent future watermarks. All you have to do is wipe down the glass with a sheet to enjoy a streak-free sparkle.
Mayonnaise to Remove Water Rings from Wood
You can also use mayonnaise the next time you notice a water ring on your wooden table. Cover the stain with a dollop of mayonnaise and leave it for a few hours or overnight. After a while, wipe it off. Why does it work? It’s because the oils in the mayo help displace the moisture deep in the wood & clear up the stain.
Alka-Seltzer for Cleaning Vases
Cleaning narrow-neck vases can be a pain but Alka-Seltzer can make it far easier. Simply fill the vase with water, drop in a couple of tablets and voilá! In just a few minutes, the tablets will bubble up & loosen up grime, leaving your vase sparkling clean. And you did it all without sticking your hand inside!
Banana Peel as a Silver Polish
Before you toss that banana peel, you should know that it’s a natural silver polish. The inside of the peel contains compounds that can remove tarnish from silver items, so simply rub the peel on your silverware. Then, buff it with a soft cloth. You’ll be amazed at how shiny & new your items look!
Cornstarch to Untangle Knots
Don’t you just hate it when your necklaces are knotted up? Well, that doesn’t have to be a problem anymore. Get some cornstarch and sprinkle a little on the tangled mess to reduce friction. This makes the chains easier to work apart with a pin or needle, saving you a lot of frustration—and maybe a few broken chains, too!
Newspaper to Ripen Fruit
If you’ve got green tomatoes or unripe avocados and can’t wait to use them, just wrap them up in a newspaper. The paper traps the ethylene gas, which fruits produce naturally as they ripen, making the ripening process a lot faster. Of course, you’ll still need to check them daily to catch them when they’re perfectly ripe.
Tights as a Strainer
Don’t worry if you don’t have a sieve handy—old tights can come to the rescue. You’ll need to clean them thoroughly but once you’re done, you can use them to strain practically everything. They work particularly well because they catch even the smallest particles. It’s good for the environment and saves you some cash. What could be better?
Ketchup to Polish Copper
Whenever your copper pots start looking a little dull, squeeze a little ketchup onto a cloth and rub it on. Ketchup has a mild acid in it that shines up copper without you needing to do any abrasive scrubbing. Simply rinse it off once you’re finished and you’ll have pots that look practically brand new!
Disclaimer: This list is solely the author’s opinion based on research and publicly available information.
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