It’s hard to imagine washing dishes without a kitchen sponge. But this is only one of the tasks that it can perform. Its potential is huge. Try to improve your sponge and see for yourself!
Grid Cleaning
Want to quickly collect dust from the fan grill? Nothing is easier:
- Take a foam sponge and a knife.
- On the soft side, make cuts about 1 cm deep: 3 along and 4 across.
Now it will tightly wrap around the rods and effectively remove dirt.
Soak it with cleaning solution and remove any deposits from the oven rack.
Cleaning blinds and roller blinds
If you pierce two foam rubber washcloths with a knife and put on kitchen tongs, you get a convenient device for washing blinds. Dip it in a soapy solution. Grab the lamellas one by one and clean them in one motion!
Narrow-necked dishes
Cut a piece of foam rubber about 7 by 7 cm. Make a small incision on the side and place the magnet inside. Put a five-ruble coin into the second same foam rubber box. To wash the bottle, shove one piece inside. Drive the second piece of sponge outside. Add some water and dishwashing detergent to make the bottle easy to clean.
And you can make it even easier. Press the sponge against the tip of the pencil and secure with a rubber band for money. You will get a homemade brush.
Sponge and soap - 2 in 1
Nowhere to take remnants? Or did the dishwashing liquid suddenly run out? Cut the foam sponge on the side, forming a pocket for remnant. Wet, squeeze several times and enjoy your health!
Soap box
Use a sponge instead of a soap dish in the bathroom. In an ordinary plastic box, water often accumulates, which dissolves the soap. Foam will absorb moisture. And you can wash their sink without using detergents.
Flower pot filter
Put a sponge on the bottom of the flower pot before pouring the earth. Then, when watering, clean water will drain into the pan. A homemade filter will trap dirt and eliminate unnecessary cleaning.
Seed germination
Want seeds to sprout quickly? Make incisions on the sponge and plant the seeds inside. Moisten with distilled water and leave in a warm place. Foam rubber retains moisture well - the first sprouts will appear in 24 hours.
Needle bed
If you still don’t have a storage device for pins and needles, now is the time to do it. Just stick their bright beautiful sponge. Now they are definitely not lost!
Cold battery
When going on a trip or on a picnic, put homemade cold batteries in the food tray. They will protect products from quick spoilage. Soak the kitchen sponges well with water. Wrap in a bag and freeze. Done!
Coating protection
Need to get a nail out of the wall without damaging the finish? Simply place a sponge “fuse” under the nail.
Glue the protection to the scratched bottom vase. Delicate coatings will now be in order.
From the loud slamming of the door
Cut off the coarse felt part of the sponge. Divide into segments 1 by 2 cm. Glue in the corners of the cabinets that the door touches when closing. You will no longer hear annoying clapping.
Instead of a pen
A piece of foam will protect the hostess's delicate hands from corns. Press it to the handle of the tool and tie a rubber band for money. Example in the picture:
How can I replace the dishwashing sponge?
Shower washcloth. They are made of one material.
How often does it need to be changed?
At least 1 time in 3 weeks. Even if the sponge looks normal, in 2-3 weeks of use, bacteria accumulate inside - Escherichia coli, Salmonella and many others.
So, a kitchen sponge is a very useful item. It is multifunctional - with its help you can clean almost any surface, plant seeds, and can be used as a filter. Unleash its potential to 100%!