That cotton has a thousand and one functions in a woman's life we all know! But aside from aiding in nail polish removal, makeup and skin cleansing, this material can be very helpful in your home.
Check out ten amazing ways to use it and of course always have it on hand!
1. To leave a pleasant smell in the kitchen
Is your fridge giving off a strange smell? After checking that there are no expired or damaged products inside, the tip is to moisten a piece of cotton with some vanilla extract, place it in a cup (for example, coffee) and leave it behind or in door (inside) of the refrigerator.
This idea will help to keep a good smell in the kitchen, but remember that cleaning the refrigerator is also essential to avoid unpleasant odors.
2. Help fight mold
All corners of the bathroom are strategic points for creating mold. The tip, then, is to dip cotton balls in bleach, scatter them at some points and leave them there for a few hours. After that, just rinse the place with warm water, that cleaning the bathroom will be done faster and easier.
3. Avoid mold in books
Cotton can also help protect the books on the shelf. Just spread small pieces of turpentine cotton (a type of paint thinner) near the books and change them every two months.
4. Good and refreshing smell in the house
Soak a piece of cotton with your favorite perfume and put it in the vacuum cleaner bag. The perfume will slowly release wherever you go with the machine while cleaning the rooms.
5. Protect the rubber gloves
Are you going to do the dishes and your nails are big? Put a few cotton balls inside the tips of the gloves, so that the nails do not have direct contact with them and can tear them.
6. Prevent pain and prevent further foot injuries
No way, every woman has at least one pair of shoes that unfortunately hurt her feet! But if you want to continue using it, a tip is to place a cotton ball over the wound / wound, and then secure it with an adhesive bandage. This will prevent further injury and ease the pain.
(But if the pains persist and the shoes continue to hurt other toes, it's time to say goodbye to the pair!)
7. Smells good in the bag
You can splash some of your favorite perfume on a cotton ball and put it in your bag. Cotton replacement should be done every two weeks.
8. Help relieve tooth pain
The toothache has arrived at a time when the dentist is not available to attend it ?! The tip is to place a cotton ball soaked in whiskey, vanilla extract or clove oil on the tooth and gum.
9. Clean and store jewelry
Cotton pieces are great for jewelry cleaning. In addition, they can be used when storing such belongings between one piece and another, avoiding, for example, that necklaces and bracelets become entangled.
10. Protect the garden
Rabbits are lovely animals. But for what it has garden, they can cause damage. The tip then is to dip cotton balls in distilled white vinegar and place them in a plastic container with two holes on top. The smell will prevent them from approaching.
Arc-Rated & Cut Resistant Cowhide & FR Cotton Utility Glove by Black Stallion® (April 2024)
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