Creative Methods of Wax Paper Utilization:
Wax Paper: A Versatile Household Unsung Hero
Remember the good ol' days when you'd slide down a rusty slide on wax paper? Well, it turns out that good ol' wax paper isn't just for baking anymore. Here are 12 unexpected ways to utilize this underestimated household item both inside and outside the kitchen.
Get Creative with Cleanliness
Cortney Fries, Senior Brand Manager at Reynolds Kitchens, shares some unexpected tips for maintaining a tidy home. "Use wax paper to keep the top of your fridge, drawers, shelves, and even cabinets clean," she suggests. "Simply replace the wax paper as needed for effortless cleaning."
DIY Funnel
Find yourself without a funnel? No worries! Fold a piece of wax paper into a cone and use it to pour liquids without any absorption.
Flatten Your Chicken Breasts with Ease
Before you start pounding those chicken breasts, protect your mallet (and the chicken) by sandwiching them between layers of wax paper. This will prevent unwanted stickiness and keep your tool clean.
Make a Spoon Rest
Next time you're working with messy sauces, forget the fuss of washing a spoon rest. Instead, use Reynolds Kitchens Cut-Rite Wax Paper to create a disposable one and save on cleanup time.
Keep the Microwave Spotless
Cooking up leftovers in the microwave? Simply place a sheet of wax paper on top to prevent splatters and keep your appliance clean.
Dust Away
Avoid the chore of dusting your favorite electronics by wrapping them in wax paper. For a quick dusting of tabletops, simply glide some wax paper over the surfaces and watch the dust cling to it.
Polish Your Fixtures
Bathroom fixtures can get grimey, but a simple rub with wax paper can have them sparkling in no time. The wax repels oil and water, making it easy to eliminate fingerprints and residue.
Make Beautiful Soap Coverings
Showcase the beauty of your homemade soap by wrapping it in wax paper. This will let you see and smell the scent while keeping the soap fresh.
Help Old Shovels Glide Again
Shoveling snow just got a little easier. Rub the shovel's edge with wax paper to create a smoother surface, making it easier to glide the snow right off.
Preserve Your Paint
To keep your paint cans and brushes fresh between uses, cover them with wax paper. This will prevent paint from drying out and make cleanup a breeze.
Loosen Stuck Zippers
Struggling to zip your favorite jacket? Rub some wax paper over the teeth to help it glide more smoothly.
Re-Cork Wine Bottles
Forget the pesky cork crumbs in your wine. Wrap the cork in wax paper before re-corking the bottle for a cleaner, easier process.
With these unconventional uses for wax paper, you'll wonder how you ever got by without it. So next time you've got some wax paper in the drawer, remember, it's not just for baking anymore!
- Cortney Fries, Senior Brand Manager at Reynolds Kitchens, shared a tip to keep the top of your home's fridge, drawers, shelves, and cabinets clean using wax paper for effortless cleaning.
- A DIY funnel can be created using a cone-shaped wax paper to pour liquids without any absorption when you find yourself without a traditional funnel.
- Before flattening chicken breasts, protect your mallet and the chicken by sandwiching them between layers of wax paper to prevent unwanted stickiness and keep your tool clean.
- Reynolds Kitchens Cut-Rite Wax Paper can be used to create a disposable spoon rest, eliminating the need for washing a traditional spoon rest and saving on cleanup time.
