There are lots of things around us we don't know actually have tons of benefits. Who would have really guessed that sponge we all use for washing could have other amazing functions other than just being a cleaning accessories.Â
Read on to learn some few tricks you can do with sponge you didn't actually know before. This is What You Don't Know You Can Do With Sponge
Sprouting seeds
This is actually magical yet very real and possible. Sponge can be a good medium to sprout your seeds before replanting them. If you want to create a little vegetation but don't know how to go about it, here is a simple trick you can do with sponge to get you started.
Put a moist sponge on a plate and place the seeds you want to sprout on top, do ensure that you create enough space in between. Create a terrarium by placing a transparent or a glass bowl over it so it can receive some sun light. Do make it receives some sunlight because this is the only way it can sprout.
Reduce Moisture in your fridge
Fruits and vegetables can go bad very quickly when inside a fridge that has moisture. One good way to avoid this is to put a sponge inside. Whenever you load your fridge with fruits and veggies, try putting a sponge close to them. This will help preserve the fruits and make them last long. The reason is because sponge will absorb moisture within the storage bin. And the extra moisture absorbed, the longer the fruit and veggies will last. Try to replace the the sponge from time to time depending on how moist the become.
Make an Ice pack
Do you want to create a mini ice pack you can carry with you to cool your sodas or soft drink? consider using a sponge, it can make you a nice and portable ice pack you can easily carry around. All you need is a sponge and a resealable plastic bag. Wet the sponge and place it in the resealable bag. Seal the bag properly and put in the freezer overnight.
Get rid of lint from clothes
You can get rid of lints from your clothes using sponge. Use the rough side of the sponge to scour the part where the lints is formed, this should actually eradicate them all or reduce them to the barest minimum.
Remove wallpaper
It can be very tedious and annoying when removing pieces of wallpapers that are still glued to the wall. Don't feel frustrated whenever you are faced with such a situation. All you need do is, mix together fabric softener and warm water and drench the sponge in it. Squeeze the water out properly and use the sponge to rub the wallpaper in order to loosen the glue. This is a very effective way of getting rid of wallpaper because it will actually remove all the papers with ease and at the same time protect your paint from wearing away.