Sponges are available at everyone’s house. It is very cheap, easily available and long-lasting. Mainly sponges are used for cleaning purposes like washing dishes or cleaning windows, make-up work, and more.
However, these are the common uses that everyone is familiar with. Besides this, there are so many hacks of sponges that one can use in daily life. So in this article, you will learn about sponge hacks that one should know.
Sponge hacks you need to know:
Cleaning dishes:
Though many of us use a sponge for washing dishes but using it differently can make a difference. In this, you have to cut the sponge from inside making it hollow and then in space, place a slice of soap in it and use it.
Using the sponge and soap in this way will help to make more lather and wastage of soap will be very less. Hence it is a very useful as well as an easy hack that can be used by anyone.
Sponge as a wall decor:
Sponge can be used as wall decor as if one wants a brick wall effect, a sponge can be used for this. Firstly sink the sponge into a brown-colored pain (common color of bricks) or any color of your choice and press it on the wall stably and continue it till the whole wall gets a completely new look.
You can use this for the wall whose paint has been ruined or for the wall that is old and needs a new look. In this, you can also create your pattern or design on the wall by using different colors and different shape of a sponge
Can be used for cleaning blinds:
Cleaning blinds is a difficult job and sponges can make it easy. For this, you can also use the solution that you use at home for cleaning. You have to make a hole in the sponge from a side and then hold it with a tong and move it through the blinds to clean them. This will make the task very easy and fun. For fragrance one can also add oils.
Sponge as a magical cleaner:
If you have to clean any strong stain you can use baking soda with the sponge. For this mix the baking soda with water and make a nice paste of it. Fill the sponge with the paste and use it. This gives very good results and hence is called a magical eraser.
Using a sponge for removing nail polish:
First of all, cut the sponges into tiny rectangular pieces and place these pieces in a small jar. Add a few drops of the nail polish remover and then put your finger in the jar and twist it so that nail polish gets removed completely. You can use this jar several times and you need not add much remover every time. In this way, a lot less remover is used as compared to the other way.
A sponge can be used for holding money. For your secret money or emergency money obviously, you need some safe and secret place. A sponge is a good option to keep your money. You need to cut the sponge deep enough to carry your cash. You can even keep this purse, no one will be ever able to suspect your money.
A sponge can also be used for the protection of the floor. If your floor is made up of hardwood, then you might be facing a problem in sliding the furniture. When you slide the furniture on the hardwood floor it often leads to scratches on the floor.
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So a sponge can be helpful to protect your floor from scratches. Cut the sponge the size of the legs of the furniture and paste it with the help of glue. Now you can easily slide the furniture. Also, this hack will avoid the irritating sounds produced while sliding the furniture. A sponge can also be used to balance the table or chairs having uneven legs.
Using a sponge for cleaning toilets:
If you don’t have a toilet brush, you can make one with the help of a sponge. For making this you need a stick or any old brush and insert it in a sponge can it is ready for use. You can easily use it for cleaning toilets or sinks, washbasins, etc.
Making dryer sheets from a sponge:
For preparing these dryer sheets you need a plastic container, a fabric softener, and a sponge. Then cut the sponge making two equal pieces. Then take 1 cup of fabric softener and mix it in water (double the fabric softener), then dip the sponge in the solution to soak it. Now whenever you dry your clothes, just put the sponge along after squeezing the sponge. You need to make a new solution after every 3 months.
You can use the sponge as a holder for your make-up brushes. For this foam, sponges are best. Make a deep hole or slit in the sponge so that place brushes in the sponges. You can make it look very good or cool by using a sponge according to the color theme of your room or your make-up table. You can also change this sponge to give a new look timely as these are very cheap and easily available.
Bottom line:
Sponges are something available everywhere and are of very low cost. By using the different hacks of sponge one can make the task easy and fun. Moreover, these hacks can be used for using a sponge in a better way.
But one must also make sure that you clean the Sponges properly and from time to time.
Reference-
https://diply.com/6755/13-sponge-hacks-that-are-clever-as-they-are-useful
https://thehomespunhydrangea.com/7-sponge-hacks-for-cleaner-long-lasting-sponges/
https://rainbootsandapronstrings.com/sponge-cleaning-and-household-hacks/
