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5 Unexpected Household Uses for Mayonnaise

January 7, 2016 by

Even if mayonnaise isn’t your favorite sandwich topper, you can’t deny that these unique uses for the condiment are downright brilliant! Try one of these new uses for mayonnaise in your home, your car, or even the shower.

  1. Fix cracks in wood furniture by simply dabbing mayonnaise all over the top, and then using a clean rag to wipe the entire surface. The mayo will stay inside of the crack, and after a few days, its oils will swell the wood and help close the cracked part.
  2. Create a DIY deep hair conditioner by applying mayo all over your head. Concentrate on the drier parts at the ends and work your way up to the roots, and then leave it on for at least five minutes. When you rinse, you’ll be left with smooth, soft locks.
  3. Remove the frustrating residue left behind by stickers and other adhesives. Simply rub the spot with mayo and a smooth, dry towel.
  4. Clean up crayon marks from walls and wood floors by rubbing mayonnaise on the affected area and letting it soak in for a few minutes. Wipe it away with a damp towel and you’ll wipe away the crayon as well.
  5. Get gum out of your (or your kids’) hair by rubbing the gum with mayonnaise. Once it’s worked in, simply slide the gum down the strands.

10 Unexpected Home Uses for Mayonnaise [Wise Bread]
9 Surprising Uses for Mayonnaise [Rachel Ray Everyday]
11 Home and Beauty Uses for Mayonnaise [Reader’s Digest]

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Cool and Creative Uses for Plastic Bags

August 20, 2015 by

While you try to recycle everything that you can, you might still feel guilty about just how many plastic bags that you get from the grocery store each week. Instead of tossing them in the recycling bin, try one of these fun and creative tips for making something new out of your old plastic bags.

  • Use old scrap fabric and a few plastic bags to create a cute crinkle toy. Simply sew the fabric into a square pouch, bunch up a few plastic bags inside and sew it shut for a fun toy that makes a noisy crinkling sound.
  • Make plastic “plarn” for crocheting by slicing a plastic bag into strips lengthwise, taking care to keep the strips in loops. Simply loop the two together using a slipknot to create a long string of plastic yarn that you can use for crocheting placemats, rugs or coasters.
  • Make a jump rope by cutting a bag into six strips, then braiding those strips together like you would a friendship bracelet. Do the same with another six strips, then twist the two braids together into one long, sturdy rope. Wrap the ends in duct tape to create handles, then get outside and enjoy your new jump rope.
  • If crafting isn’t really your thing, you can always gather your old plastic bags and return them to the store that you got them from.

10 Uses for Plastic Bags [This Old House]
16 Ways to Reuse Plastic Bags [Care 2]
Designer MacGyver: 5 Clever Plastic Bag Crafts [HGTV]

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