You might have used the scrub in the kitchen only for washing dishes or cleaning the platform. This is probably their most important function because it can be used as both a sponge and a scrub. Kitchen sponge scrubs can certainly prove to be very good for household chores but how much to use them depends on you. They are so affordable that you can stock up on them and make the rockstar of your home.
If you are also one of those who use kitchen sponge scrub only for washing dishes or cleaning the platform, then let us tell you some hacks related to it which will be beneficial for you.
Make a dishwashing sponge a nail care tool
You might not be aware of it, but a dishwashing sponge can be a great nail care tool. It can be made a nail scrubber, manicure device and nail paint remover tool. The way you clean your nails by taking nail paint remover liquid in cotton, you can use it in the same way. The advantage of this is that after cleaning the nail, you can also lightly scrub the top layer. If you have a cuticle problem, don't scrub too hard as it can cause injury.
You can also use each piece separately by making several pieces of this sponge.
Make dishwashing sponge air freshener
This would probably be the easiest hack. All you have to do is put essential oil in this sponge and hang it in a ventilated place. You would never have thought, but its porous surface can hold oil and fragrance for a long time. In this case, you may like this.
How to clean microwave with dishwashing sponge
If you use a microwave daily, you would know how dirty it gets. All you have to do is soak the sponge scrub in water and put it in the microwave for a few minutes. If you want, soak the scrub by adding a mixture of white vinegar and lemon.
Keep in mind that when you keep the sponge scrub in the microwave, the temperature should not be too high. If this happens, then the sponge can also burn. Once you turn on the microwave, steam will be created and that will melt away any built-up dirt. Then you can clean the inside of the microwave with this sponge. Take care not to keep it inside the microwave for too long. A few seconds or a minute is enough.
Make an ice pack with a dishwashing sponge
You might not be aware of it, but sponge scrub can also be used for body sculpting. All you have to do is wet it, stuff it in a ziplock bag, and then freeze it. This sponge scrub can take the place of just any expensive ice pack. Yes, take care not to let it fall into the hands of children.
Dish washing sponge will also be useful while drying clothes
This hack can probably prove to be of most use to you. Whether it is monsoon or winter, it is not easy to dry clothes and remove the musty smell from them. In this case, all you have to do is keep a lot of sponge scrubs in a plastic container. Pour fabric softener over them and then leave it like that for a day. After that take them out and dry them. These sponges will do the same thing as dryer sheets.
While drying the clothes, first put this sponge in the dryer and on top of it put the rest of the clothes and dryer on. The sponge will also absorb extra water and remove the problem of bad smell in the clothes.
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