You just never know when something old becomes ‘new’ again! Check out these ideas for new uses for everyday items.
Toothbrush: Use a clean toothbrush to remove stray threads of silk from freshly shucked ears of corn. The bristles will lift them away quickly and efficiently.
Colander: At a party, stash ice in a colander set on top of a bucket or a bowl. Water will drain out, and guests will get only the solid stuff.
Vegetable oil: Put shine on leather shoes with a bit of vegetable oil. Use a damp cloth to remove any dirt, then run a soft cloth with a drop of oil over the surface to (literally) add polish.
A giveaway shower cap: The kind you get in hotels is the perfect wrapper for shoes when traveling, preventing them from dirtying clothes packed in your suitcase.
Return address stickers: Brand anything as “yours” with a return address sticker. Use them on such items as books, binders, Tupperware, office supplies, tools, etc.
Ketchup squeeze bottle: Make no-mess pancakes with the help of an old, clean ketchup bottle. Pour in batter, then squeeze out precise portions.
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