Ladies, you've all been there. Your favourite pair of knee
highs or pantyhose just got a run in them. Wonderful. You
don't want to throw them away, so what can you do with them
now? Certainly not wear them. How about recycling them!? Not
only will you be saving money, but you'll also give them a
new lease on life. Here are some great and useful ways to
put those ruined pairs of pantyhose to good use.
!! Steps !!
Use old pantyhose in the laundry.
The delicate item and pantyhose Delicate item safely
wrapped up Instead of a mesh bag to wash your delicate articles, use
old pantyhose. Cut the old pantyhose at about the thigh, or just use
the entire thigh high stocking. Place your delicate washables in the
stocking, tie off the open end, and launder as usual.
Hang wet sweaters without those pesky hanger marks. Take a pair of
pantyhose and put one leg through each sleeve or, if you are using
thigh high stockings or half a pair of pantyhose, slip one leg
through both arms of the sweater. Next, tie the two ends of the
stocking to your clothesline and let the sweater dry.
Use old pantyhose in the bathroom.
* Placing over the hand makes for easy cleaning Use them
to scrub your bathroom, shower or sink. Spritz some cleaner on
your sink, shower, or tub surface. Then, get a piece of your
pantyhose and dampen it with either water or more cleaning
solution. Next, scrub away the dirt and grime using the pantyhose
cut-off much like you would use a regular washcloth. Want to make
it even easier? Cut off the pantyhose at the calf and slip the
piece over your hand for a cleaning mitt that works magic!
* Use your old stockings to make a bath infusion sachet. Using herbs
in the bath is a calming experience that fills the air with
beautiful scents, transforming your bath from a cleaning routine
to a transforming experience. To make one of these bath "tea
bags," simply cut off your stockings at the calf, fill it with
your favorite herbs, tie off the open end, and float the sachet in
your bathwater.
* Old pieces of soap can get a new lease of life Add soap
shavings to the old pantyhose. If you like a more bubbly bath,
consider adding all of your old soap slivers into a stocking. Cut
off the pantyhose leg at about the calf, and start collecting
those soap pieces. When you have a decent amount of soap in the
stocking, tie off the open end and swish it around the water to
whip up some suds. You can use the soap filled stocking as a
gentle scrubber for your skin.
Use old pantyhose in the kitchen.
* Easy to hang anywhere in the pantry or kitchen Store
onions and garlic. Air circulation is a great way to keep onions
and garlic around longer. Take a pair of clean pantyhose and cut
them off at the thigh, or simply use an entire thigh high
stocking. Then, place the onions or garlic into the stockings like
a sleeve, tie off the end, and store them hanging up in your
pantry. Flower bulbs can also be stored this way over winter.
* Place old pantyhose over a rolling pin. This will prevent dough
from sticking to the rolling pin.
* Use as a dish scrubber. Simply screw up a piece or two of old
pantyhose, add a drop of detergent and scrub away.
* Use the elastic waistband to secure your trash bags to the trash
can to keep the bags from slipping down in the can. The pantyhose
can also be used to tie around the top of the trash bags. This
method is ideal for all household trash.
Use old pantyhose in the bedroom.
Use them to make sachets for adding potpourri or cedar balls to your
drawers.
* Tie bundled blankets together using old pantyhose. Much gentler
and easy to use than large elastics or rubber bands. They will
last for years too.
* Place over the part of clothes affected by the clip on skirt or
trouser hangers. This will stop marks from the hanger clip
indenting on the clothing.
Use old pantyhose for garden and outdoor work.
* Sturdy yet gentle Make garden ties out of them! The legs
of pantyhose actually make very good plant ties, as they are soft
and pliable. They might not look great at the front of the border,
but hide them at the back and they'll do the job perfectly!
Strain your paint. Take an old pair of pantyhose and cut them so
that you have a usable piece of nylon that will stretch over a
container. Then, pour your lumpy paint slowly over the mesh surface,
letting the debris-free paint flow into the new container.
Protect growing melons in the garden. Use the seat part of the
pantyhose to encase your cantaloupes and watermelons to keep
rabbits, deer and other animals from taking a bite while you are
waiting for them to fully ripen.
Use the old pantyhose as paint brush covers. After cleaning paint
brushes, wrap them in pantyhose to keep them clean and soft.
Use old pantyhose in art and craft.
If you're a crafter, then save all your old pantyhose and chop
them into short lengths. Stuff toys or animals with the pantyhose;
simply cut up old pantyhose and use as stuffing. As well, use them
to stuff any craft item, from teddies to pillows to tiny Christmas
tree ornaments.
* If you ever need to sieve anything very finely, such as pigments,
ceramic glazes, liquids, or even when cooking, then a length of
pantyhose is great. Cut the leg lengthwise so that you have a
square piece of fabric, and tie or tape it over the top of your
bowl. Sieve through it.
* See How to make a pantyhose choker necklace for another craft
idea.
!! Video !!
!! Tips !!
* Hand wash the used pantyhose prior to reusing.
* Pantyhose can be used to tie back hair. Just wrap around a small
piece and your hair will stay in a ponytail.
* Place pantyhose of the nozzle of your vacuum cleaner when hunting
for a lost item on the floor that is too small to see easily, such
as pins or contact lenses. The vacuum will suck it up while the
pantyhose will "catch" it for you.
* Clean your shoes with pantyhose; simply wipe over them with the
pantyhose and see the difference.
* When traveling, use pantyhose to keep your clothes wrapped into
smaller bundles so that you can fit more into the suitcase. This
will keep rolled garments rolled up easily.
!! Things You'll Need !!
* Old pantyhose
* Scissors
!! Related WikiHows !!
* How to Dry Pantyhose in a Hurry
* How to Make a Pantyhose Choker Necklace
* How to Store CDs in Pantyhose
* How to Buy Pantyhose for Men
* How to Strengthen Tights or Pantyhose
* How to Make a Panty Hose Sculpture
* How to Attach a Garden Hose to a Kitchen Faucet
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