Don't throw away the cardboard tube from wrapping paper! Tape the tube to the end of a vacuum cleaner wand to reach cobwebs in ceiling corners or dust freeloading on ceiling fans. Reach all the way under beds and furniture, or flatten the roll to vacuum narrow crevices.
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I roll up the plastic grocery bags (the one's without holes) and stuff them tightly in tubes. I keep one in my purse, under the car seats, etc. I always have a bag ready for muddy shoes, loose items needing carrying, and upset stomachs.
RANGERRUNNER9/20/2010 8:39:00 AM
I do this all the time! It works great!
KATRENIAH9/18/2010 10:26:00 AM
That's a terrific idea! And then you can just recycle them when they get bent or broken.
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When that toothpaste tube appears to be empty, just cut it open as close to the end that the cap is on as possible and you will find that there is enough toothpaste in there to brush your teeth at least 4 more times! Just use your toothbrush to scoop it out.
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Put it in a recloseable recycled margarine container so the toothpaste does not dry out. I use up the old tube and the kids get the new tube.
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