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A product used in a unintended way

dex — Tue, 27 Sep 2016 20:58:29 GMT

I was reading how someone used gel toothpaste to wash their hands because there was no soap left.Apparently it went well so I got to wondering about all the other ways you ingenious people are using your stuff.I have been reusing a soap foamer hand soap container.I put in a ltablespoon of bath gel(have way too many) and fill with water....works great.So what new creative things are happening in your house?

Re: A product used in a unintended way

ROMARY — Tue, 27 Sep 2016 21:04:07 GMT

As I've said (here) before, wish I would have kept my foam-pump container from a Perlier Tiramisu foam bath soap (years ago). Anyway, thanks for this thread! Hope others will post their DIY's and tips, recycling tips, repurposing ideas, etc. ........... Upcycling ideas, too!

Re: A product used in a unintended way

SilleeMee — Tue, 27 Sep 2016 21:10:24 GMT

Oh I love this topic @dex.

Can't wait to see our inventors!

I have many. But one I use everyday I made for my dog. I have a terrible problem with my (scleroderma) hands and I can't grasp my dog's tennis ball so I put inside an old sock . This gives me a "handle" on the ball and makes it easy for me to get if from her mouth. She likes playing tug with it, too. You can't do that with just a plain ball.

Re: A product used in a unintended way

Brigitta — Tue, 27 Sep 2016 21:13:13 GMT

Toothpaste is also useful for cleaning the sink. If you have some you don't like or use, squeeze some into a wet sink and scrub away.

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Mz iMac — Tue, 27 Sep 2016 21:14:15 GMT

I've used toothpaste (white) to clear my car headlights which were "cloudy." Worked liked a charm. I learned this from YouTube.

I've used a squeezed lemon to blond my "rat's tail."

I use Octogon soap & a toothbrush to clean my stainless steel jewelry 2x a year.

Oley soap bar to "condition" my hair. Just started doing this as I am letting my hair grow out for the winter.

White Vinager & newspaper to clean mirrors & windows.

That's all I can think of for now.....

Re: A product used in a unintended way

fortune — Tue, 27 Sep 2016 21:25:03 GMT

I use argan oil to put on zippers to ease the sliding. Also use argan oil to rub on scratches on leather purses and furniture!

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SilleeMee — Tue, 27 Sep 2016 21:27:41 GMT

Rub candle wax along the top side of your closet-rod to make it easier to slide your hangers across it...whooosh.

Re: A product used in a unintended way

Mominohio — Tue, 27 Sep 2016 21:44:52 GMT

If you have white walls (or close to that) and need to fill a nail hole (and don't have any spackle) you can fill it with a blob of white toothpaste and wipe over it like you would with spackle.

Re: A product used in a unintended way

JustJazzmom — Tue, 27 Sep 2016 21:51:18 GMT

Make a spice rack for your McCormick red lidded spices by turning a wooden cutlery tray for a drawer on its side and it's nice enough to be left on a counter.

Re: A product used in a unintended way

GSPgirl — Tue, 27 Sep 2016 22:00:53 GMT

Shaving cream to clean a bathroom sink.

Re: A product used in a unintended way

SilleeMee — Tue, 27 Sep 2016 22:08:00 GMT

Marbles and a cup/glass to store your brushes.

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Tinkrbl44 — Tue, 27 Sep 2016 22:17:38 GMT

Whenever I purchase a new garment that has any buttons, the first thing I do is dab a drop of CLEAR NAIL POLISH on the thread attaching the button to the fabric to give it staying power. Every button on the garment. It's also especially good to "dab" all the buttons on your heavier coats and jackets .... reinforces all the threads.

This not only helps with everyday wear and tear, but also through the dry cleaning and laundry cycles. I haven't lost a button in many, many years.

Re: A product used in a unintended way

momtochloe — Tue, 27 Sep 2016 22:29:22 GMT

I don't know if this qualifies for this thread but I have a small, four inch cast iron trivet on my counter as I have a tendency to use smaller pots and pans. I also use it as a makeshift panini press as it is the perfect size for a sandwich . . .

Re: A product used in a unintended way

dex — Tue, 27 Sep 2016 22:57:35 GMT

@SilleeMee That is beautiful and I will definately use your tip.

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Perkup — Tue, 27 Sep 2016 23:13:31 GMT

I haven't done this myself, but DH used to do it about once a month. He hated the rings that can build up inside a boilet bowl He would use a toilet brush or an old mop head or whatever to push the water level in the toilet down a few iinches. Then he would drizzle WD40 all along the toilet ring. Leave it on for half an hour or so, and when he rinsed it out, the ring was gone. Our toilets always looked spotless inside . I have no idea how or why it worked, but it always did. Now that he's gone, I have to learn to do this myself. I miss him so badly!

Re: A product used in a unintended way

MalteseMomma — Tue, 27 Sep 2016 23:42:12 GMT

@dex wrote:
I was reading how someone used gel toothpaste to wash their hands because there was no soap left.Apparently it went well so I got to wondering about all the other ways you ingenious people are using your stuff.I have been reusing a soap foamer hand soap container.I put in a ltablespoon of bath gel(have way too many) and fill with water....works great.So what new creative things are happening in your house?

I have been using bath gel for years in my hand soap bottle.I cannot use Philosopy shower gels on my body ,so it went in my hand soap dispenser.Any bath product I either do not like or my body cannot tollerate goes into my hand soap jar.

Same with hand creams I use them on my feet.

I use mouthwash for toothpaste if needed.

If I think of others I will be back!

Re: A product used in a unintended way

conlt — Tue, 27 Sep 2016 23:46:15 GMT

I use my Nick Chavez conditioner on my hands and nails everyday in the shower. It helps condition them. I don't use the conditioner on my hair because my hair is too fine and does not need conditioner.

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ALRATIBA — Wed, 28 Sep 2016 00:04:48 GMT

I use:

1. Toothpaste (whatever is on sale) and old toothbrush to clean my jewelry.

2. Suave shampoo as bubble bath and to do hand laundry (excellent in removing makeup). It's wonderful on hand washable woolens ... followed by a bit of hair conditioner in the rinse.

3. Eye shadow makes the perfect eyebrow makeup - brushed on the eyebrow, not on the skin

Re: A product used in a unintended way

Bird mama — Tue, 27 Sep 2016 23:57:51 GMT

If your 'flora and fauna' has a hard time with scented bath salts, bubblebath or bath oils, I can testify that Morton Natural All Purpose Sea Salt tossed in a tub of water feels like you are pampering yourself and there is no irritation or UTIs.

It's cheap too.

Re: A product used in a unintended way

MalteseMomma — Wed, 28 Sep 2016 00:07:45 GMT

@Bird mama wrote:
If your 'flora and fauna' has a hard time with scented bath salts, bubblebath or bath oils, I can testify that Morton Natural All Purpose Sea Salt tossed in a tub of water feels like you are pampering yourself and there is no irritation or UTIs.

It's cheap too.

@Bird mama

thank you so much for this info. Since I hit 78 ,I have been going nuts trying everything I can find and nothing has worked!!!!

(p.s........ I am a bird momma too <3 )