Having
trouble cleaning narrow-necked bottles and vases? Drop a handful of
crushed eggshells into the bottle, add warm water and a squirt of
dishwashing liquid, and swirl it around. The shells will scrape off any
hard-to-reach spots.
Bread
It’s
not just the best part of your sandwich. Bread is also great for
dusting paintings that can be harmed by traditional cleaners. And its
naturally sticky texture is great for picking up small pieces of broken
glass.
Cornstarch
It’s
a staple for gravies, stews...and carpet stains! Just mix it with water
to make a paste and treat on the spot. Its absorbing power will soak up
the stain.
Baking Soda
Mix
with water to create a natural cleaner that’s great for everything from
dirty sneakers to scuffs on walls. We love to use it to clean stainless
steel in the kitchen without scratching. Sprinkle baking soda onto a
clean, damp sponge or cloth, and wipe the sink clean; then rinse
thoroughly.
Small Vases
Sort and store cooking utensils in a vase on
your kitchen counter. Group spoons, whisks and spatulas together in a
wide-mouth vase (or several of them, depending on how many utensils you
have). They’ll be reachable when you’re cooking and will allow for space
in the drawer to store less frequently used utensils (like an ice cream
scoop or a rolling pin).
Large Vases and Vessels
Have leftover vases from your wedding
or a recent party? Put any large hurricanes, glass umbrella stands or
tall cylinders to work in your home. Stack extra toilet paper inside the
vase for a clean, modern look in your bathroom.
Ice Cube Tray
Don’t toss old ice cube trays! Give them a
second life as jewelry organizers for necklaces, bracelets, brooches and
rings. Fill the trays with your baubles and slide them into a drawer
for easy picking.
Nail Polish
Yes, nail polish can actually help you stay
organized when applied to keys. Instead of fumbling through your key
ring, make your front-door key stand out by painting the top part a
bright color. Or if you have two keys that look similar, paint them each
a bright color so you can differentiate at a glance.
Old Magazines
If you’re already tight on floor space in a tiny
closet, you definitely don’t want tall boots taking over when they
slouch and fold over. Maximize your closet space by rolling up old magazines and stuffing them in boots.
Six-Pack Container
Next time you polish off a six-pack, keep
the cardboard carrying case. It’s the perfect size to keep your
ketchup, mustard and salad dressings organized in the refrigerator where
they keep falling over every time you open the door. Extra points for
covering the cardboard in a pretty paper so you can take the holder from
the fridge to the table for dinner.
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