Isn’t it a kitchen sponge for washing the dishes? Can you imagine that as essential for cleanup, the thirsty cellulose rectangles boast an absorbing array of other uses? Here are 10 genius ways to use sponges.

1. Remove pet hairs from sofa and car seat

Quickly get rid of pet hairs from sofa and car seat by using a damp sponge to swipe them away.

2. Save your soap

Place a bar of soap on top of a sponge between uses. It will allow your soap to dry out quickly, minimizing the mess. And even if there is a small piece left, you can continue to use by rich foam created by rubbing into the sponge.

3. Save your nail polish removal

Place a small piece into your nail polish removal jar. It is economical and clean way to remove your nail polish!

4. Protect your décor, furniture from scratching

Cut the sponges into small pieces and adhere to the bottom of your décor, furniture legs, or back of picture frame. The sponge pieces will protect them from scratching when they are moved around. 

5. Make a simple ice pack

Use a sponge to make a simple ice pack for picnics. Soak a sponge in water and put it into a sealed plastic sandwich bag and freeze until solid. As the sponge thaws, the water will stay sealed up in the bag without getting all over.

6. Do a makeshift needle cushion

Do needle cushion with sponge. It keeps your needles and pins safe and within reach.

7. Deodorize the fridge

Sprinkle a damp (not wet) sponge with baking soda and place it into your fridge to absorb the odors.

8. Sprout seeds and keep the roots of plants moist

Embed fast-growing seeds like flax, radish or mustard in a damp sponge and place it under an upturned glass bowl in a sunny spot. Please transfer to a pot to grow once you saw it is seedling.

Before planting in a pot, cut several piece of sponge to fit closely in the bottom of the pot. The sponge will soak up water and help keep the roots of your plant moist!

9. Pad your grip

Make your grip more comfortable to hold by wrapping one or two pieces sponge around the handles and securing with tapes and rubber bands.

10. Make sponge building blocks

Choose several different colored sponges and cut into small strips to make safe and quite building blocks for your kids. 

Suggestion

Kitchen sponge needs to be cleaned. It soaks up all sorts of germs and allows them to grow. You had better frequently take your damp sponge to microwave to kill them. 

Place your damp kitchen sponge in the microwave and heat for about one minute. The heat will dry out the sponge and kill 99 percent of lingering bacteria.

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