If you’ve squeezed the last few drops of toothpaste out of the tube, grab some scissors and cut it open. You can use the residual paste inside to help with a myriad of household tasks. Stains on the carpet? Just rub the paste on top and scrub away with an old brush to help lift the stain and brighten the fibers. Watermarks or coffee stains on the kitchen table or countertop? Rub with toothpaste and wipe away to make those surfaces look good as new!

ANDREWS MCMEEL SYNDICATION

Do you enjoy drinking hot green tea? After you’ve brewed a cup or pot of green tea, save the used tea bag for a spa day at home. Green tea is delicious, but it’s also fantastic for overall detoxification, soothing sore muscles and helping to soften tough skin. Just toss five to 10 used green tea bags into a hot bath and let them steep for about 15 minutes. Then relax and let the natural power of tea make you feel amazing.

ANDREWS MCMEEL SYNDICATION

Here’s a good reason to keep a basket of clean socks by the front door: So your guests aren’t walking in your home with bare feet! It has become commonplace for people to leave their shoes by the front door of homes they are visiting, because the soles of shoes can drag dirt, grime, fertilizer residue and chemicals into the home. Guests who aren’t accustomed to this might feel uncomfortable at first, but clean, cozy socks or slippers kept by the door can keep your house clean and your guests’ feet comfortable, too.

ANDREWS MCMEEL SYNDICATION