9 clever tricks with a dish sponge that every housewife should know

Even something as simple as a sponge has great potential. The versatility of its application is truly surprising, so I suggest you study the most useful life hacks!

Always ready!

On top, in the soft part, we cut out a recess for soap, then it will always remain dry, without lagging on the edge of the sink. Or we make a cut on the side and put a piece of soap inside, so you can take a sponge and immediately start washing dishes or the sink.

Keep in the freezer

We wet the sponge, put it in a bag and put it in the freezer for about a couple of hours (or overnight). After freezing, we will have the perfect compress to eliminate bruises and swelling after injuries.

And in this way we will obtain a refrigerant that will save products during long-term transportation! It is very convenient to take on picnics and trips to the country.

Removing nail polish quickly and easily

Take an unnecessary jar with a tightly screwed lid. Place dish sponges there so that they lie tightly. Pour nail polish remover on top. Now all you have to do is lower your finger and rub your nail on the foam!

Periodically, of course, you need to change the sponges, but this is much more convenient than fiddling with cotton pads, especially when it comes to nail polish with glitter.

Washing the microwave

The microwave oven is used every day, slowly but surely becoming covered with a coating of grease, persistent stains, and acquiring an unpleasant odor. A very easy method based on the principle of a bath will help you get rid of this.

1. Wet a kitchen sponge well with water.
2. Squeeze dishwashing liquid onto it. We don't regret it! We need plenty of foam.
3. Place in the microwave.
4. We turn on the minimum mode, make sure that the foam does not melt! As a rule, 30 seconds are enough for cleaning.
5. Open the door, take the same sponge and wash the walls of the oven.

The steam softens stains, helping you clean quickly.

It is recommended to clean your microwave oven 1-2 times a month. Do not use steel wool; pieces may accidentally fall off and cause a fire.

We clean blinds, radiators and fans

How many nerves were spent on washing each plate! Now I’m sharing the idea, in my opinion - it’s brilliant!

We take ordinary kitchen tongs and make a small cut in the sponge. We have an excellent device for cleaning dust from hard-to-reach places on both sides at once!

What to do with a narrow jar?

To wash a jar with a narrow neck, cut the sponge in half. We cut each part from the end and insert a magnet there. Apply dishwashing detergent to one half, foam it and place it in a jar. We move the other half along the outside of the can. The magnets will be attracted, and we can quickly and easily wash away all the dirt!

It is best to use cellulose sponges. According to experts, they are more compliant with hygiene requirements.

We erase

Stores sell expensive napkins for washing, but you don’t have to spend money, it’s better to do this:

1. Take a bucket with a lid or a container and a pack of sponges.
2. Pour water into a container and add your favorite fabric softener.
3. We put the sponges, close the lid and leave them in the bathroom on the shelf.
4. During washing, we take out one piece, wring it out and put it in the drum of the washing machine.
5. After completing the cycle, we return our “worker” back.

The method removes static electricity, lint and plaque, prevents shedding and saves the family budget!

Curling your hair

Famous blogger Charmy Jane twisted her hair around her lips, securing it with elastic bands, and got luxurious curls in the morning. I can assume that in ordinary life this can only be useful if curlers or curling irons suddenly disappear from the house.

Essential oils

We all know that foam surfaces, water and food debris are excellent places for colonies of many pathogenic bacteria. It is recommended to change the sponges every week, but it is also necessary to properly care for them during use. There are many ways, but my favorite is using essential oils. Some people drip onto the surface, others prefer to make a solution of vinegar and oil, leaving the sponge in it overnight. I believe that the second method is more reliable! Vinegar is an excellent disinfectant, and oil kills germs and gives a pleasant aroma.

The result is a TOP of 9 coolest tricks that will be useful to every housewife! Of course, I can’t say for sure about curlers, but all the other life hacks have been tested from personal experience - I recommend them!