The most common foam sponge can become your assistant not only in the matter of washing dishes. You will be surprised, but there are so many options for using this kitchen tool that you will have to write down all the ideas so as not to forget them. Consider the simplest of them offered by the authors of the YouTube channel. TAKE AND DO.
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1 Dish scrubber in two minutes
2 Soap bar
3 Pin cushion upside down
4 Universal container for dishwashing sponge
5 Magnetic sponge for difficult dishes
6 Superbank for manicure
7 How to use a sponge to save your floors
8 A dish sponge instead of a cold generator
Dish scrubber in two minutes
Someone definitely received a patent for the manufacture of washcloths glued to a container with dishwashing detergent. And you and I can solve the problem without paying for a patent.
PHOTO: YouTube.comTake an empty cream jar that fits comfortably in your hand
PHOTO: YouTube.comMake several holes in the lid of the can with a drill or a hot knitting needlePHOTO: YouTube.comHot glue the dishwashing sponge to the outside of the lidPHOTO: YouTube.comFill the jar with dishwashing liquid and screw the lid back onPHOTO: YouTube.comIf you start washing the dishes, just turn the jar upside down, the dishwashing liquid will fall on the damp sponge.
Soap bar
You probably know that soap turns sour if you just put it in a soap dish. It's all about prolonged contact with water, but if you exclude it, the soap will be dry and whole.
PHOTO: YouTube.comTake a foam sponge and mark the location of the soap bar on it.PHOTO: YouTube.comCut the indentation in the sponge to fit the soap barPHOTO: YouTube.comNow a bar of soap can snuggle up in the foam nest, where it will always be dryPHOTO: YouTube.comAnd if you need to, you can wet this nest and use lather for bathing or cleaning.
Pin cushion upside down
The foam sponge can be used as a needle cushion, but this idea can be improved.
PHOTO: YouTube.comUse a screw cap from a large can where you can store spools of threadPHOTO: YouTube.comCut the sponge to fit the lid and glue it to the inside with hot gluePHOTO: YouTube.comUse a sponge as a needle bed in the traditional sensePHOTO: YouTube.comBut when you need to put all the tools back in place, just screw the lid into the jar. The needles will hold securely in dense foam
Universal container for dishwashing sponge
To store a dish sponge, you need a container that will be next to the sink and from which excess water can flow freely.
PHOTO: YouTube.comYou can make such a container from a regular bottle "polorashka". You just need to cut out the container with a loop handle, as in the photo.PHOTO: YouTube.comSuch a container can be easily hung on the gander of a kitchen sink, and water will flow directly into the sink through the neck of the bottle.
Magnetic sponge for difficult dishes
Cleaning narrow-necked bottles or jars is not easy. If you don't have a brush on hand, you can make a magnetic sponge.
PHOTO: YouTube.comMake a notch in the wall of the sponge and place the magnet in itPHOTO: YouTube.comCover the hole with hot glue to prevent the magnet from accidentally falling outPHOTO: YouTube.comThe second magnet fits into the second sponge in exactly the same way, and now you can wash the bottle or jar, even if there is no brush or your hand does not fit into the neck
Superbank for manicure
A great idea for using dish sponges that girls will love. Moreover, nothing needs to be invented here.
PHOTO: YouTube.comTake a small jar and tuck a couple of foam sponges into itPHOTO: YouTube.comPour nail polish remover into a jar and close it. Now, if you need to remove the polish, just dip your finger and rub it on the sponge inside the jar.
How to use a sponge to save your floors
If you move your chairs or table frequently, scratches will remain on the floor. This problem can be easily solved with a dish sponge.
PHOTO: YouTube.comCut pieces to fit your furniture legsPHOTO: YouTube.comStick the foam rubber with PVA glue or hot melt gluePHOTO: YouTube.comNow there will be no scratches on the floor, and it will be much easier to move heavy furniture
A dish sponge instead of a cold generator
Foam scourers can store your food in a portable cooler bag.
PHOTO: YouTube.comSoak the sponges with water and place them in plastic bags with a sealPHOTO: YouTube.comPlace the sponges in the freezer for half an hour to an hourPHOTO: YouTube.comPut the frozen sponges in a bag and go on a picnic in peace
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Do you have any experience of using dish sponge for other purposes? Share it in the comments!