10 Ways to Use Wax Paper
© Leslie Sausage
Yes, ordinary wax paper, has a multitude of uses!
1. Need a funnel? Put a sheet of wax paper over a
piece of newspaper and roll the whole thing up starting
from one corner. Pull it snugly into a small end and
use it for a funnel for almost anything.
2. Make hangers glide along a clothes rod. Rub a piece
of wax paper over the clothes rod and hangers will
glide back and forth more easily.
3. Prevent shoe polish from smearing. Let the shoe
polish dry, then rub shoes with a sheet of wax paper
to remove the excess polish. Use a second piece of
wax paper as a work surface to prevent shoe polish
from spattering the floor.
4. Prevent a mess when whipping cream with an electric
beater. Poke two small holes in the middle of a piece
of wax paper, slip the stem of the beaters through
the holes and attach to the machine. Lower the beaters
into the mixing bowl, keeping wax paper over the bowl,
and turn on the machine.
5. Prevent spatters in the microwave. Cover spaghetti
and meatballs, chili, or other saucy foods with wax
paper.
6. Craft for Kids: Make a crayon sun-catcher. Using
a small pencil sharpener, shave crayons onto a sheet
of wax paper. Fold the wax paper in half, covering
all the shavings. Press with a warm iron until the
crayon shavings melt. When cool, thread string through
the top of the wax paper and hang in a window.
7. Improvise a diaper changing pad with a piece of
wax paper. Keep some in the diaper bag for traveling.
8. Save ingredients when measuring. When measuring
flour, sugar, baking mix, or other dry ingredients,
crease a piece of wax paper down the middle, open
it up, and place it on the kitchen countertop. Spoon
the ingredient into a dry measuring cup, level off
with a knife or spatula, letting the excess fall on
the wax paper. Pick up the wax paper and pour the
excess back in its canister.
9. Store candles. Roll candles in a piece of wax paper
before placing them in a drawer or storage box to
protect them from getting scuffed.
10. Resurface a metal sliding board. Rub a piece of
wax paper on the metal slide.
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Leslie Sausage lives with her husband in rural Texas. She is the mom of four grown children, a freelance writer, and has a degree in business administration. You are invited to visit her online for more creative, practical and fun ideas -- http://heart4home.net. | 
