Do you have tricks for saving money while still managing to achieve all your household cleaning and maintenance goals? Homeowners just like you are coming up with some simple, yet effective life hacks for in and around the home because, let’s face it, anything that makes staying organized easier is a bonus. If you are tired of doing things the hard way, there are some surprising uses for common household products in your South Australia home. Take a look at the list below for some inspiration on household innovation.
Tennis Racket Dust Buster
Do you fancy yourself as the next Alex De Minaur or Ash Barty? If so, it may surprise you to learn that there is another use for a tennis racket other than thrashing it out on the court. Those dusty cushions are trapping allergens that can cause a reaction. Besides which, dust creates a musty smell that probably isn’t the ambience you are going for. A tennis racket is an excellent tool for literally beating dust. The design of the racket makes it ideal to bust the dust out of various upholstery items, including cushions.
Cut out the Cord
Cords and wires are often necessary components of common household products. That doesn’t mean you have to keep seeing, or worse, tripping over them. You can use a length of pipe insulation painted the same colour as the wall or background makes for a great way to hide those wires and cords. No more wires, no more mess, and less likelihood of someone having a serious trip and fall.
Kitchen Tong Blind Cleaners
Most homeowners hate cleaning blinds – it’s a fact. The prospect of cleaning all those slots, front to back, may be worth sacrificing a set of kitchen tongs. Simply attach a piece of rag to each tong blade with twist ties for an instant blind cleaning revolution. Now you can quickly skim along each side of blind slots with ease.
Seed Spreader
Do you find spreading seeds in the garden an endless and tiresome task? If you like raspberries or any other type of fruit that comes in a container with holes in the bottom, you may have a readymade seed spreader in your fridge. Make sure to wash the container out and then fill the lid with your seeds. Once you are in the garden and ready to get to work, flip the container over and you can start evenly distributing seeds in your garden or patch.
Towel Roll Bag Holder
Of all the common household products , there are plenty of towel rolls tubes. All those towel roll tubes that you throw out could serve another purpose – holding your plastic bags. These tubes are the perfect shape and size to keep bags tidy and organized. You can even keep the kids busy by getting them to paint the towel roll tubes. The sturdier type tubes will hold more bags and retain their shape for longer. However, as these tubes are made from cardboard you can always recycle them and use a new one when the old one has served its purpose.
Egg Carton Painting Partner
Egg cartons have a lot of uses including sound-proofing a room, however if you’d prefer not to cover your four walls in egg cartons another use that may come in handy is using your egg cartons as painting partners. The shape and sturdiness of egg cartons make them a lifesaver when it comes to painting and not getting the paint everywhere. You can prop picture frames and other items on top of egg cartons, making it easier to paint without mess.
