Here are some household items that can be used for something other than their intended purpose.
- Remove crayon marks with WD-40.
- Clean your toilet with Alka Seltzer.
- Use dryer sheets to freshen stinky shoes.
- Keep your earrings together with buttons.
- Wine bottles can make your boots stand upright.
- Lemon and salt can shine copper and brass.
- Makeup brushes can clean your keyboard.
- Brush your teeth with baking soda. Run out of toothpaste? In a pinch, you can make a paste of baking soda and water.
- Shave your legs with olive oil.
- Lotion can be used to shine shoes.
By Randa from San Marcos TX
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August 31, 20081 found this helpful
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Use leftover hair conditioner when shaving your legs - also softens your skin at the same time - will rinse off clear.

November 17, 20080 found this helpful
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I use old fashioned ice cube trays to seperate my earrings and other small jewelry in a drawer. Sandy
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