Double-Duty Tips for Household Items

If you ever find yourself wondering what to do with an old pair of socks or growing collection of spare buttons, we've got some double-duty solutions for you. Here, alternative uses for household items

Rubber Bands

1. Coming in and out with your hands full? Loop a single rubber band around a door's inside and outside knobs, twisting it as you do so that the "X" presses the latch open. Once finished, hang the band on the inner knob for the next time.

2. To get a better grip on a stripped screw, trap one side of a wide rubber band (like the ones used on produce bundles) between the screwdriver and the screw head, and twist.

3. Keep slippery tops and strappy dresses from sliding into a heap on your closet floor by looping wide rubber bands over the ends of their hangers.

Eyeglasses Case

Snag a spare one to stow jewelry when packing a suitcase. Another great use? For your MP3 player and earbuds.

Kneadable Eraser

This art-class must-have does more than zap errant pencil marks. Use it to rub out scuffs on hardwood or tile floors, as well as smudges on light-colored leather bags and shoes. Once the eraser is dirty, knead to reveal a clean spot.

Cooking Spray

Spritz a little on a squeaky door hinge, then swing the door back and forth to work it in and quiet the creaking. Wipe away any drips with a paper towel.

Flowerpot Saucer

Use one of these trays in the bathroom for storing the toilet plunger. It's an easy way to collect drips.

Shower Cap

Snag those hotel-freebie shower caps to cover shoes before packing them in a suitcase. The plastic keeps dirty soles from sullying clothes.

Penny

Drop one into vase water and add a pinch of sugar to keep cut flowers perkier longer. Who says you can't get anything for a cent these days?

From: www.Goodhousekeeping.com/ Posted by Mags