{"id":17229,"date":"2010-03-16T11:19:17","date_gmt":"2010-03-16T09:19:17","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.mixer2mower.com\/?p=17229"},"modified":"2020-06-06T19:52:39","modified_gmt":"2020-06-06T17:52:39","slug":"40-incredible-double-duty-tips-for-household-items","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.simplehouseholdtips.com\/40-incredible-double-duty-tips-for-household-items.html","title":{"rendered":"40+ Incredible Double-Duty Tips For Household Items"},"content":{"rendered":"

Efficiency is one of the keys to a well-functioning household and intelligent savings. And what could be more efficient than a household item that does double duty.<\/p>\n

Whether you are looking for an item that can switch seamlessly between multiple tasks or you are searching for another use for an outdated appliance, there is a multitude of incredible double-duty tips for household items out there. Many awesome cleaning uses<\/a> for some items may even surprise you. For example, have you ever considered using your washing machine as a party cooler for drinks? Read on to find out more.<\/p>\n

\u00a0Paint Brush Cleaner<\/a>
\nClean paintbrushes with baby oil!<\/p>\n

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Salt Duster<\/a>
\nSalt can be used to clean dusty silk flowers or wreaths. Just put some in a bag with the dusty item and shake well.<\/p>\n

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Hanger Jewelry Storage<\/a>
\nAttached some hooks to a hanger and it can double as jewelry storage!<\/p>\n

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Reading Game<\/a>
\nWash off your Popsicle sticks after you eat the sweets and create a reading game!<\/p>\n

\u00a0Paper Towel Rack Bracelet Holder<\/a>
\nUse paper towel racks to store paper towels or bracelets!<\/p>\n

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Clean Toilets with Alka Seltzer<\/a>
\nPut your Alka Seltzer to extra use by cleaning your toilet.<\/p>\n

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Use Clothes to Pack<\/a>
\nYour clothing can do double-duty as packing material for moving or use vinegar and borax to unshrink clothes<\/a>. This way not only your clothes get double use, but also regular household ingredients can be used to stretch out shirts, jeans, or cotton.<\/p>\n

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Sticky Note Keyboard Cleaner<\/a>
\nThose Post-its aren’t just for reminders, did you know? You can clean between your keyboard keys with them as well!<\/p>\n

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Lint Remover<\/a>
\nUse chopsticks to get at that pesky lint stuck in the dryer trap.<\/p>\n

\u00a0Washing Machine Cooler<\/a>
\nPut your washer to use as a party cooler! Best of all you won’t have to drain all the melted ice after because your washer will do it for you.<\/p>\n

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Ketchup Bottle Pancakes<\/a>
\nUse used ketchup bottles to store pancake batter for awesome pancakes and learn how to best remove tomato ketchup stains<\/a> ;).<\/p>\n

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Untangle Jewelry<\/a>
\nSprinkle a little baby powder on tangled jewelry to help untangle the knots!<\/p>\n

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Cleaning with baking soda and white vinegar – Homemade oven cleaner<\/a>
\nA soft paste of baking soda with vinegar gives a strong natural cleaning solution for glass stovetop and heavily burned oven.<\/p>\n

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Drain Cleaner
\nMix salt with hot water for a simple drain cleaner<\/a>!<\/p>\n

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Buttons for Earring Storage<\/a>
\nHave extra buttons? Use them to keep your earrings together!<\/p>\n

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Dryer Sheets<\/a>
\nBalled up aluminum foil can double as a dryer sheet.<\/p>\n

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Weed Killer<\/a>
\nUse vinegar to get rid of pesky sidewalk and driveway weeds!<\/p>\n

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Shower Scrub<\/a>
\nAdd some Dawn and vinegar to a spray bottle and create an awesome shower cleaner!<\/p>\n

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Sticker Remover<\/a>
\nUse laundry pre-treater to help remove those stubborn price tags stuck on items.<\/p>\n

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Shoe Stink Eliminator<\/a>
\nUse dryer sheets to get rid of shoe stink!<\/p>

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