Uncommon Uses for Common Items

Bet you didn’t know spaghetti could be used as more than a carbohydrate, or that newspaper should be a staple in every kitchen. There are many common household items that can be used in uncommon ways, saving you time and money! Curious about what’s lurking in your kitchen that has more than one use? Here are some ideas.

Lemons – Run a few wedges through the garbage disposal to eliminate smells, stuck food and fight bacteria. Or, after handling raw fish and washing with soap and water, pour one tablespoon lemon juice into palms, rub together and rinse. Voila! The smell is gone. Lemons will also remove food stains from plastic or wooden cutting boards.

Vinegar – To keep cats off furniture or certain household areas, spray white distilled vinegar on the spot. Full strength white distilled vinegar also kills weeds, especially in crevices and cracks. In addition, it can be used to soothe sunburn.

Lint roller – Instead of creating a dusty mess trying to wipe down a lamp shade, use a lint roller. It effortlessly picks up all the particles, leaving a clean shade.

Spaghetti – Easily light a candle that’s burned down to the bottom of a container by lighting a dried spaghetti noodle. It also works well for lighting multiple candles, like those on a birthday cake – no more burnt fingers!

Newspaper – Wrap it around unripened fruits and vegetables, leave overnight and wake up to ripe tomatoes, peaches and more. Don't forget them though, otherwise Allgood Pest Solutions will have to come out and take care of some fruit flies.

Non-skid rug pad – Install one in your trunk to keep grocery bags upright and in place.