Using things for different jobs

Beanietdc

Hello,

I couldn't word the title very well but the idea is..... what items do you use but for purposes other than what they were originally intended for?

Thought this might be a bit of fun and a good way to pass on tips at the same time. :j :j :j

My one is using those shower/bath puff things to clean the bath - gets rid of any dirt or scum :eek: but doesn't scratch the bath.

Anyone else?

thriftlady_2

Old toothbrushes for cleaning round taps
Carrier bags for bin liners
Junk mail for shopping lists
Ketchup for cleaning my brass scales pan
Sturdy 4 litre ice cream tubs for storing biscuits,cakes,children's toys,freezing stuff
Tissue box as a plastic bag dispenser


Can't think of any more at the moment,but I'm sure there'll be some inspirational ideas along soon.:)

Beanietdc

ooh I like the tissue box one...

*Beanie runs off to find tissue box*

buses7675

Hi All,

Bizzare one this, probably not really what you should do!

To remove the built up ice from our outside freezer (so as to make sure it doesn't push the door open), I use an old silicon sealant gun as a pick axe to chip the ice away!

Our main freezer indoor is frost free thankfully, as that other is kept in a car port and so it is dry, and ice can be left as their is a drain in the floor!

Cheers

Steve

squeaky

Then you're going to love all the ideas in this older thread:-



Double Duty

in_my_wellies

I use one household cleaner for everything. Saves space in the cupboard and works OK. When MIL died I brought back all her potions (pun intended) thinking I would use then but they're still in the box in the garage.

I pick raspberries straight into old Chinese take away tubs and put the lid on. Quick check for crawlies and straight into the freezer. Just the right amount for a trifle or flan in the winter.

little_miss_thrifty

Hi, haven't got round to doing it myself yet, BUT, have heard that if you put car wax on the tiles around the shower, this will protect them and save you having to wash them so often. Apparently lasts for about 6 months, then apply again!!

Quasar

I use a nutcracker to unscrew particularly difficult bottle tops and small jars. It has a better inner grip than pliers.

Also, I rub a white candle over the address on parcels/envelopes, because the wax prevents possible rain etc from erasing the ink...

I must say this is a very very useful thread! :j Thanks OP!

Shortie

I use empty yughurt pots as seedling starters.
When I use those wet wipies face cleaner things, after use I wipe down the sink etc for a quick clean like it's a wet wipe

Churchmouse

Quasar wrote:

Also, I rub a white candle over the address on parcels/envelopes, because the wax prevents possible rain etc from erasing the ink...

So simple, but so clever! One I'll definitely use, thanks!!:D

Quasar

Another thing I've just noticed/remembered.

When I bought a new spice rack 'cos it fit in my kitchen niche better, I did not get rid of the old one. Instead it now hangs by my desk and I keep in it all manner of things: paperclips, highlighters, stapler and staples, drawing pins, small paper squares (why buy yellow post-it-notes when you can use scrap paper and a staple?), etc.

Keeps the desk tidy and clear and I usually find what I need on the first go...