40 Epic Uses For Kitchen Sponges That Are Beyond Clever

Struggling to get a good grip on your shovel when clearing the driveway? Well, a couple of kitchen sponges could make your life a lot easier, according to Hometalk. All you need to do is wrap them around the upper-end of a pole with an elastic band. And that’s it! This trick should also work with brooms, too.

Don’t you just hate it when nail polish refuses to leave your fingertips? It’s incredibly annoying. But instead of fretting, why not try this hack? As per the Homedit YouTube channel, you should roll two kitchen sponges up and place them inside a small jar. Pour your nail polish remover in there, and then dip each finger into the saturated sponges – the paint will soon disappear!

Keeping track of your sewing pins can become a bit of a nightmare. After all, they’re pretty easy to lose. Why not alleviate that problem by creating your own pin cushion? To begin with, grab a kitchen sponge and a jar lid. From there, use the latter as a template to cut around the former and then glue them together. You’ve now got a perfect place to store the tiny tools!

Unfortunately, vegetables and fruits don’t always stay fresh when you’re storing them in a fridge crisper. Yet one simple trick could change that. According to the YouTube channel Hometalk, all you’ve got to do is line the bottom of the drawer with kitchen sponges – placing the produce on top. Problem solved!

As we all know, microwaves can get pretty filthy after a while. And they’re not the easiest things to clean, either. The website Apartment Therapy might have a solution, though. You can free-up the gunk in your microwave by heating up a damp kitchen sponge inside it, according to the Apartment Therapy website. It says that three to five minutes should do the trick.

Afraid that your wallet might get stolen on your next trip to the gym? Well, listen up – we’ve got the perfect hack for you. You can create a secret money pouch with a kitchen sponge, the 5-Minute Crafts YouTube channel claims. Just slice an opening into the side of one that’s big enough to hold a folded note. Now, you can leave your cash in a bag without it drawing attention. Clever, right?

Are you looking for an inventive way to soften your clothes? Well, Homedit has you covered! All you need is a plastic box, a helping of water and fabric softener and a few kitchen sponges, it says. Let the latter sit in the mixture – before chucking one into the washing machine. Then put it back in the tub when the cycle’s finished. You’ll be set for several more washes after that!

Cleaning paint brushes can be a real chore – especially when the solution’s caked in. Yet a kitchen sponge could be the ideal tool to get rid of the mess. The YouTube channel Troom Troom says that you should trim the scratchy material off the bottom and then place it inside a container. Then, after cutting a few slits into the surface, douse it in nail polish remover. The paint won’t stand a chance!

Don’t you just hate it when table legs start to scratch up your hard floors? But do not worry: the problem can be averted thanks to kitchen sponges, according to 5-Minute Crafts. Grab one from your cabinet and cut it up into squares – matching the size of each leg. Then, glue the rough end to the bottom. The soft side will stop the wood from leaving any more marks.

Yep, you’re reading that correctly. As demonstrated by Instagram user Charmie Jane, you can curl your long hair with several kitchen sponges. All you’ve got to do is wrap a portion of your locks around an individual sponge and then secure it with an elastic band. Leave them in place until the next day and voilà! The curls will look awesome.

Instead of worrying about ice blocks keeping your freezer bag cool, why not try out this clever hack? First off, soak a few kitchen sponges and stick them in Ziploc bags, 5-Minute Crafts says. After that, freeze each sponge. Once they’re good and cold, you can put them inside your food satchel for the day ahead.

Grills are very awkward to clean, with the narrow rails preventing you from getting stuck in to them. Mind you, Homedit suggests that a sliced-up kitchen sponge could make your life a lot easier. Just cut some cubic shapes into the soft side with a knife. Now, you can give that grill a thorough going over.

Does your closet have a tendency to develop a musty scent? Well, it might be worth giving this hack a try from the 5-Minute Experiments YouTube channel. Grab a kitchen sponge and spray it with a fragrance, before gluing it inside the wardrobe. Then, give it another sprinkle. Your outfits will never smell better!

Sitting at a computer all day can take its toll on your body – especially your wrists. But there is a simple way to provide it with some much-needed support. Just place a sponge behind the mouse or keyboard, depending on what arm is troubling you.

Glue pots can be more trouble than they’re worth. One wrong move can result in a disastrous spillage, and no one wants that, right? Yet this hack from 5-Minute Crafts could nip the issue in the bud. First, soak a kitchen sponge and stick it into a Tupperware box. Then pour your glue across the surface. The dampness should help the adhesive retain its stickiness for a decent period of time.

Struggling to keep track of what jobs you use certain sponges for around the house? Well, Apartment Therapy has an easy solution to that problem. If you want a kitchen sponge to deal with messier tasks, slice off one of the corners at the top. Thanks to that, you won’t get it confused with its counterparts.

When doing the washing up, you probably need to add more soap as you go along. But this awesome trick will save you the hassle. As per 5-Minute Crafts, cut an opening into the side of a kitchen sponge. Then, drop a small bar of soap inside it. Your dishes will be lathered up in no time!

We don’t know about you, but we find cleaning the window blinds to be one of the toughest jobs in the house. It’s both time-consuming and awkward – a horrible combination. Yet kitchen sponges and a pair of tongs could make things a lot easier. A sponge will slip over the latter like a glove if an opening is created, as per Homedit. Now, you can swipe each blind to clear away any muck.

The next time you plan to wash a vase, this jaw-dropping hack will definitely come in handy. For it to work, though, you need two magnets. We’re serious! When you’ve got them, cut openings into a pair of kitchen sponges and drop the material in – gluing the slices shut. You’ve essentially just created a magnetic cleaning product: the perfect tool to tackle awkward containers and receptacles.

Have you got any loose seeds lying around? Well, it might be an idea to give this trick a go. You can apparently sprout them without the use of soil – a wet kitchen sponge will suffice. According to Diply, all you’ve got to do is press each seed into the surface, and that’s it. The household utensil will then do the rest of the work!

Boy do we hate cleaning electric fans. These things accumulate dust like nobody’s business, with the grime sticking to the narrow grills. Yet a kitchen sponge should get rid of it all. Slice a few cubes into the soft side and then run it across the rails. The fan will look good as new before you know it!

Aiming to create a painted-brick pattern on your wall? Well, put the brushes away – you won’t be needing them. First, grab a large kitchen sponge from your cabinet, 5-Minute Crafts says. After dipping the bottom in paint, simply press it against the surface. You’ll be left with an imprint. Do that a few times, and the wall will look amazing.

If you want to make a simple jewelry box at home, then listen up. This hack could be perfect for you! According to Hometalk, all you need is a tin and a similarly sized kitchen sponge. Cut slits into the latter using a knife – matching the length of your rings or earrings. Then, slot them into the gaps. The tin can house the items from there. Nice and easy!

Should there come a time when the foam covering around your earphones needs replacing, get hold of a kitchen sponge. The 5-Minute Crafts YouTube account suggests cutting up a section of the soft side and then shaping it to the surrounding area of the tiny speaker. They’ll slot back into your ears with no issues.

Why buy toe separators from the store when you can create some yourself? Yes, as per 5-Minute Crafts, a sliced-up kitchen sponge is more than capable of doing the job – saving you a bit of money in the process. The soft cubes should comfortably keep your digits apart while you get to work on them.

Removing nails from the wall can cause a lot of unwanted damage. Before you know it, you need to fill in a hole or two after the thing’s been pulled out! But fret no more. Simply grab a kitchen sponge and hold it below the nail, Hometalk says. Thanks to that, your hammer won’t dig into the surface.

Painting your nails more than one color is a very tricky task. Then again, what if we told you that there was an ingenious hack that makes it a lot easier? According to 5-Minute Crafts, you can apply numerous shades to a cut-up kitchen sponge. Just dab it on each nail when you’re happy with the hue.

Have you ever tried to clean a dirty carafe? Take it from us – it’s exceedingly difficult. Yet thanks to a clever trick, those tough days could be coming to an end. To start with, 5-Minute Crafts suggests slicing an opening into the bottom of a kitchen sponge. Then, stick a fork into the hole. Now you can scrub the inside of the glass container and be done in next to no time. Awesome!

Water balloon fights are just as enjoyable as snowball battles, but there’s one big difference – the snow doesn’t cost you anything. So, why not save a bit of cash on balloons and create a substitute? Simply chop the sponges into strips and then wrap an elastic band around them. After that, dip the balls in water and you’re set.

It doesn’t take much time for dish soap to run out when you’re constantly squirting it into kitchen sponges. Though a bit of creativity will put a stop to that. According to 5-Minute Crafts, you start off by drilling some holes into the lid of an empty container. Once that’s done, glue the soft side of a sponge to the surface. Then fill the receptacle with washing-up liquid. Just like that, you’ll make your bottles last longer.

The drainage that comes from feeding potted plants is no joke. If you’re not too careful, water will leak out everywhere thanks to the holes at the bottom of each pot. But guess what? The Little Things website has a suggestion on how you can stop the spillage. Before planting the flowers, stick a large kitchen sponge near the base. It’ll soak up a good percentage of the water. Simple!

Unsurprisingly, saturated sponges can take an age to dry out – even during the summer months! Yet this smart hack will save you plenty of time on that front. All you require is a binder clip. By attaching it to the bottom of a kitchen sponge, you can keep the utensil away from any surrounding water. It’ll harden up again in no time.

If you’re planning to give your windows a good clean, keep this in mind. Instead of investing in a squeegee from the store, you could rely on a kitchen sponge to do the job. So long as you utilize it correctly by swiping the water down a single path, you shouldn’t have any problems.

Tired of reaching for that bath soap when you’re sitting in the tub? Well, this hack is tailor-made for you. You can create a makeshift holder from a kitchen sponge. Just place the soap on the soft end and draw a line around it. Then, cut that shape out of the sponge. The bar should sit in there comfortably. You can even keep it in the holder as you get washed!

Kitchen sponges are perfect scouring tools, so why can’t they fill in for other household utensils like toilet brushes? It might be hard to picture, but the website Rainboots & Apron Strings appears to have an answer. You see, by cutting an opening into the bottom, objects such as sticks or toothbrushes can slide in and resemble a handle. If they’re secured, cleaning the loo should be easy.

It’s always handy to have a loofah in the bathroom. After all, there’s no better tool to call upon when you need to scrub a hard-to-reach area! Yet you could make one yourself. All you’d require is a large kitchen sponge and a piece of string, according to Little Things. Tie the latter around the former and then cut it into strips. And that’s it! Say hello to your new “loofah.”

You never know when you might need a magic eraser, so it could be a good idea to fashion one at home. To do that, grab a kitchen sponge from the cupboard and slice an opening at the edge, Rainboots & Apron Strings says. Then mix together a combination of water and baking soda. Once the blend’s ready, scoop it into the gap. Yep, dirty marks won’t stand a chance.

Have you ever asked yourself how to freshen up a sponge? Trust us, it can be done! According to Apartment Therapy, the first step is to draw up a spray bottle full of water. After that, throw in helpings of lemon, eucalyptus, peppermint essential oils and castile soap. Douse the dirty sponge with that mixture, and it’ll smell brand new.

After a while, soap dishes can become absolutely filthy. Dried soap scum is no laughing matter! So, it might be an idea to try something else. As per 5-Minute Crafts, a kitchen sponge is more than capable of fulfilling the role. The bar just needs to sit on top of it – allowing the utensil to soak up the water and suds. Plus, any gunk can be washed away under the faucet.

If you can’t find a place to store your kitchen sponges, we might have the answer right here. To start with, 5-Minute Crafts suggests getting hold of an empty plastic bottle and cutting a large chunk away from it. You want it to fit over your faucet like a hanger of sorts. Anyway, once you’ve managed to attach the bottle to the tap, you now have a makeshift sponge holder. The opening at the bottom even allows the water to drain out.