The housewife always thought that a sponge was only for washing dishes, but she looked up to her mother-in-law

I was reminded of this when I found out that my mother-in-law was using a dishwashing sponge for something other than its intended purpose.

When the kind woman noticed my amazement, she shared all the application tricks she knew.

As reported: Fakta.today

We'll also find out what we can do with a dishwashing sponge. Some of the points may not only be interesting, but also practical for you.

Remove nail polish

Put the sponge in a small container. Pour liquid in to remove the polish.

To remove nail polish, dip your finger in the container and press your nail plate against the sponge. After the cosmetic procedure, tightly seal the container with the sponge and liquid.

In the refrigerator

Here, the sponge is essential for preserving fruit and vegetables. Insert a new piece into the designated space and your fruits and veggies will last longer. Equally interesting is the second point of its use in the depths of the fridge.

If your fridge is saturated with unpleasant odors, take the sponge again. Sprinkle it with baking soda.

Place it on any shelf where it won't interfere with storing food. Baking soda in tandem with the sponge will perfectly eliminate such a "flavor" from the refrigerator.

Ice sponge battery

Ice may be necessary in many cases. For example, it's useful to apply it to a bruised area. Put it in a cooling bag like an ice battery to increase the negative temperature in the bag.

Take a clean polyethylene bag. Moisten the sponge with water and soak it. Seal the sponge in the bag and send it to the freezer. Now you'll always have ice on hand for technical needs.

Assistance with plant growing

A moist sponge is suitable for germinating seeds. Place the sponge on a flat plate and create grooves in its porous part beforehand (using a knife).

Soak it in water. Sow the seeds of the desired plants into the recess (or on the surface). Remember the distance. Seeds don't need to be placed too close. Some plants like to drink.

At the same time, they need a loosened substrate. We find the way by hiding the sponge at the bottom of a flowerpot.

Pour soil over the sponge and settle our plant here. After watering, the sponge absorbs water and gradually gives it to the green pet.

This method is suitable for small samples, especially if you don't have time to watch all your plants. If the flower is thirsty, it will independently absorb moisture from the source in the sponge.

Apartment or cottage decoration

You can make a boring, monochromatic wall more fun with a sponge. Cut out a circle of the appropriate diameter from the sponge.

Dip it in paint and create. By the way, other shapes can also be cut out from the sponge. You can also involve children the same way.

Help with wallpaper removal

The sponge can facilitate the process of removing wallpaper from walls. Dissolve a little laundry conditioner in warm water.

Soak the sponge and squeeze out the excess. Now, with compressed movements, move over the difficult area. The adhesive releases its effect and the wallpaper comes off easily.

Fuzz and tangles

It works great against fuzz and tangles as well. Moisten the sponge with water. Squeeze it out. Go through the area that urgently needs to be put into the right shape.

The rough side of the sponge can be used to remove fibers from clothing.

You can also use sponges when you need to transport something fragile. To ensure safety, just cover the circumference and interior with soft sponges.

It's cheap and quite effective. Or, for example, you can save the floor from scratches.