Don’t toss that old toothbrush. Give it a second life—and make your day easier in the process.
Banana Peel - Silver Polish
Finishing a banana just as you’re starting the weekend chores? Run the peel through the blender with a little water, and dab a washcloth in the paste to use as polish for your silver. (You’ll love the tropical smell!) Dip the piece in a water bath to wash off the paste.
Toothbrush - Corn-on-the- Cob Cleaner
Disinfect an old toothbrush (you can run it through the dishwasher), and put it to work in the kitchen. The tool can be reincarnated as a handy gadget for removing silk strings from corn on the cob.
Cooking Water - Plant Food
This story is from the April 2017 edition of Reader's Digest US.
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