These are some fun and unique uses for everyday items that I would have never thought of before but could be useful.
*To prevent rust rings from bottles or cans in the shower, paint a layer of clear nailpolish around the bottom edge of the product for a waterproof shield.
*Keep individual socks from getting lost in the dark hole that claims one sock and not the other by safety pinning pairs of socks together before laundering them.
*Keep plastic grocery bags neat by storing them in an empty kleenex box or paper towel roll.
*Hang spools of ribbon on a wire hanger (untwist it, place the spools and retwist it) to de-clutter your wrapping supplies and provide for easy ribbon use.
*Stuff balled up newspaper into wet gym shoes or smelly lunch boxes to wick up the moisture or de-oderize the container in a few hours
*Place a fresh dryer sheet in the bottom of a dirty pan, fill with lukewarm tap water, and let sit in the sink overnight. The pan will be easier to clean in the morning.
*Clean pet hair from the floor or furniture by rubbing a dryer sheet over the spot.
*Wipe salt stains off boots by dipping a cloth or an old T-shirt into vinegar, then wipe away the white residue.
*Remove stubborn price tags or stickers by painting them with several coats of vinegar, let the liquid soak in for five minutes, then wipe away the residue.
*Kill weeds between cracks in paving stones and sidewalks by filling a spray bottle with straight vinegar and spray multiple times
*Remove sangria and red-wine stains from your washables by stretching the fabric over a bowl, cover the stain with salt, and carefully pour boiling water over it.
*Use a small strip of clear tape over the area of the wall that you are going to hammer in a nail to prevent the paint from chipping
*Seal an envelope when a flap won’t stay stuck, by applying a thin layer of clear polish.
*Restore bubbles to champagne that has lost most of its fizz by dropping a raisin into the open bottle a few minutes before pouring and any last gasps of carbon dioxide that are left in the wine will stick to the raisin's ridged surface, then release again as tiny bubbles.
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