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12 Incredible Uses for Household Goods

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We all have items lingering around our houses that we only use rarely – the rest of the time they just take up precious space. But maybe not…here are some great ideas about how to dust off some things and put them to work!

#1 Heat up crayon marks and wax spills using your hair dryer – then simply wipe them away!

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#2 Use lemons to keep apples and pears from browning.

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#3 Straws are great to help firm up flowers with soft stems.

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#4 Use a little olive oil on your stainless surfaces to keep them shiny – oh, and it’s good for removing make-up too.

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#5 Stick a dryer sheet in your sneakers to keep the stink away.

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#6 Wrap tomatoes in newspaper to help them ripen faster.

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#7 Don’t dump those coffee grounds just yet – azaleas and rhododendrons love it as fertilizer!

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#8  In addition to cleaning teeth and removing facial blemishes, toothpaste is also great at removing garlic or fishy odors from your hands.

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#9 Got static? Use hand lotion.

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#10 Baking soda is perfect for removing sticker residue.

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#11 Use a little nail polish to secure a screw (I hear pink is best!).

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#12 Smartly twist a rubber band to prevent the door from locking.

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By Hannah Jones

Hannah is a Manchester based writer who has spent many years studying and working in the field of journalism and psychology. Hannah enjoys swimming, meditation and dog walking. Her favourite quote is, 'If it doesn't challenge you, it doesn't change you.'