Archive for: April 2008

Reuse old bath towels and make them into wash mitts. Simply cut two oversized mitten shapes and sew up the seams. Great for washing the car!

Is your kitty clawing up the living room sofa? Here’s a green idea that might do the trick. Make a scratching post by stapling carpet scraps to a post or board and place it near your cat’s favorite target(i.e. the …

Cut bottom out of bottle and use as a multi-purpose scoop! Take it to the beach for scoop sand for sandcastles!!

Are you over the whole skinny jeans fad? Don’t throw those jeans away! Repurpose them into a cute purse. Here’s a link to a how-to video.

Use salt to remove rust from tools. Combine salt and lemon juice to create paste. Apply paste and rub with dry cloth to remove rust.

Use fabric softener to remove hard water stains from sinks and shower doors. Simply pour fabric into a spray bottle. Spray fabric softener onto surface. Leave on for 15 minutes and wipe off with a soft clean cloth.

Need to dry your manicure or pedicure in a hurry? Simply spray wet nails lightly with cooking spray and cut your drying time in half. Added bonus? It also helps to avoid getting fuzz balls stuck to the wet polish!

Dishes aren’t the only things you can clean with dish soap. Use dishwashing soap to remove soap scum from shower doors without the harsh chemical irritants in regular bathroom cleaners.