Sponges are essential for cleaning.
It's hard to do without it to clean the whole house...
...or do the dishes!
But did you know that these little absorbent rectangles have many other uses?
We have selected for you 10 surprising uses of sponges. The 8th is super ingenious! Watch:
Put flax or radish seeds, or any other type of seed that grows quickly, on a damp sponge. Of course, take a new, clean sponge. Place the sponge under an upturned glass bowl and put it in the sun. As soon as you see the first seedlings, transplant them into the ground. Great for kids!
Place a sponge on a plastic bag under the defective mechanical part. It will absorb the oil until you can make the repair. This will prevent hard-to-remove oil stains in the garage.
Wrap a soft sponge around the handle of your shovel or rake. Secure it with a rubber band. This makes using your shovel or rake more enjoyable. No more blisters on your hands after DIY!
Are you looking for a tip to protect fragile objects, such as glasses for example? Put them in a box not too big. Then put the sponges around the glasses to protect them. You can also cut a sponge into small squares to make it stick better.
Moisten them slightly by dipping them in a bowl (not too much though!). Then place the wet sponge tips between the fragile parts. As they dry, they will perfectly match the shape of the objects they surround.
Attach a small sponge to a wooden ruler (or any other piece of wood) with a rubber band. Use this tool to dry moisture in a narrow-necked container, such as a vase. Very practical to prevent it from molding over time and leaving dirt!
Make your soap last longer between uses. How? 'Or' What ? By drying it on a sponge next to the sink, washbasin or shower. Not only does it avoid getting soap everywhere, but you can also do your dishes with the soap-soaked sponge afterwards!
To discover: Buy Soaps instead of Shower Gel:It's Cheaper.
Sprinkle a damp sponge with baking soda. Then place this sponge on an empty shelf in the fridge. You will see that bad smells will not last long!
To discover: 10 Tips That Work To Remove Bad Smells From The Fridge.
Stick small pieces of sponge under the legs of chairs (no need to buy pads anymore), under a vase or behind your picture frames. In this way, they will not be able to make scratches on the parquet, on the furniture or on the walls.
In a container, dilute fabric softener with hot water. Dip your sponge in it. Run your sponge over the wallpaper to dampen it. This has the effect of breaking down the wallpaper paste. That way it will be much easier to remove. Convenient and fast, right?
Before putting soil in a pot, place a sponge at the bottom. It will retain water, like a small reserve. Your plant will always stay moist. Very useful when you're not there or during hot weather.
