We use a foam sponge not only for washing dishes

You can find many other uses for ordinary kitchen sponges, which we used to use for washing dishes. We will share useful life hacks for the non-standard use of foam rubber washcloths.

Content:

• Growing seedlings
• Houseplant Care
• Moisture and odor absorber in the refrigerator
• Cold battery or compress
• Stamps for creativity
• Removing nail polish
• Transportation of fragile items
• Suede Shoe
• Wallpaper Removal
• Floor protection against scratches
• Needle bed
• Soap dish
• Umbrella Stand
• Cleaning hard to reach places
• Garden hose cleaning
• Glue container
• Mosquitoes protection

Growing seedlings

Before planting the seeds in a pot or open ground, fold them into a richly moistened sponge. Just place the seeds on top or immerse them in by making shallow cuts in the foam rubber.

Houseplant Care

If you constantly forget to water indoor plants or if you urgently need to leave home for a few days, a simple sponge can take care of green pets. So that the flowers do not wilt, and the soil does not dry out, soak a piece of foam rubber with water and put on a pot or under it. The washcloth will give up its moisture and prevent the plants from drying out.

Placing a sponge during a transplant at the bottom of the pot creates a drainage effect - it will absorb excess moisture, preventing root decay and water leaching.

Moisture and odor absorber in the refrigerator

Vegetables and fruits will stay fresh much longer if you place one or more sponges in the appropriate compartment of the refrigerator. They absorb the excess moisture, and when adding baking soda, they also eliminate unpleasant odors.

Cold battery or compress

Put the wet sponge in the bag with the clasp and place the freezer. In frozen form, it will act as a cold accumulator, maintaining the desired temperature in the travel refrigerator. And thanks to a sealed bag, the water will not spread during thawing. The same sponge can be used as a cold compress for bruises.

Stamps for creativity

Another idea for using a sponge is a stamp for drawing. From it you can cut stencils of any shape and apply paint without stains and stains with their help. This method of drawing is suitable for children's creativity or for independent decoration of various surfaces, such as walls.

Removing nail polish

Insert soft material into a small bottle and fill it with nail polish remover. Now, to remove the manicure without much effort, it will be enough to lower your fingers into this jar. So you will save not only a large number of cotton pads, but also your time.

Transportation of fragile items

When moving, it is important to carefully pack all fragile items, including utensils. If bubbly plastic wrap is not at hand, use a kitchen washcloth. Protect objects from each other and proceed with transportation without fear that the contents of the boxes will be damaged.

Suede Shoe

A regular foam sponge can replace a brush to care for suede clothes and shoes. When dry, it perfectly cleans things from lint and dust, and the use of a special cleaning agent will help to cope with more serious pollution.

Wallpaper Removal

Removing old wallpapers is a laborious and tedious process. To speed it up, moisten the sponge in warm water, having previously added the fabric softener to it, and treat the wallpaper. Now the finish will be much easier to move away from the walls and the speed of work will increase significantly.

Floor protection against scratches

If the legs of chairs or other furniture scratch the floor of the apartment, stick small pieces of foam on their bases. The sponge will replace special linings and protect the floor from damage.

Needle bed

A foam sponge is an ideal pillow base for storing pins and needles.

Soap dish

A sponge will be a good alternative to a soap dish. It absorbs water with soapy foam, which will prevent the formation of stains on the sink and soaking of soap.

Umbrella Stand

Place the sponge on the bottom of the umbrella stand. The base of the umbrella will not deteriorate, and the bottom will be protected from excessive moisture.

Cleaning hard to reach places

Dust, dirt and small debris can be removed in hard-to-reach corners or in relief areas with a sponge.. Fix it on a stick or kitchen tongs and start cleaning. To make the material easily penetrate into the recesses, make cuts in the right places. Such a trick will help clean the window frame, fan grill, blinds, heating radiators.

Garden hose cleaning

The inner walls of the garden hose eventually become coated and clog. The stiff part of the sponge twisted into a tube is an excellent mechanical method of cleaning. Insert the washcloth into the hose, attach it to the column and turn on the maximum water pressure. The pressure inside the hose will push the material along with any dirt.

Glue container

For joint creativity with children, the next life hack is suitable. Soak the foam material in the glue and leave it in a closed container for a while. Now, to apply glue to the paper, the child only needs to press it to the sponge. The desk and clothes will remain clean.

Mosquitoes protection

Soak the foam rubber with an insect repellent, then wipe it with furniture and other surfaces in the courtyard. This treatment will protect against mosquitoes, and chemicals will not damage the skin.

Due to its good absorbent properties and porous structure, a foam sponge will become an indispensable helper in everyday life. Use new sponges or already used ones for the described life hacks.