10 New Uses Of A Newspaper

Newspaper, by design, is a very absorbent product, because it has to
absorb ink. But that also means it is equipped to absorb all sorts of
moisture, including moisture and the resulting odors found in shoes
and vegetable drawers," says Chris Morrissey, vice president of
marketing for Sun Chemical, in Northlake, Illinois, the world™s
largest printing-ink manufacturer.

Use Newspaper to:

1. Deodorize food containers. Stuff a balled-up piece of newspaper
into a lunch box or thermos, seal it, and let sit overnight.
2. Ripen tomatoes. Wrap them individually and leave them out at room
temperature.
3. Pack delicate items.Wrap frames and figurines with several pieces
of newspaper, then crumple the remaining sections to fill extra space
in the box.
4. Wipe away tough streaks on glass.Use newspaper with cleaning fluid
to clean mirrors and windows.
5. Preserve antique glass. Some older frames have finishes on the
glass that can be damaged by cleaning solutions. Remove smudges by
rubbing with newspaper dipped in a solution of one part white vinegar
and one part warm water. Let air-dry.
6. Dry shoes. Place crumpled paper in them overnight.
7. Wrap gifts. Use the comics to wrap a child™s birthday gift, or try
the wedding announcements for an engagement gift.
8. Create a home for slushy snow boots. During the winter, keep a pile
of newspaper near the entryway. When your little snowmen and -women
come home, they can toss their winter wear onto the newspaper instead
of creating puddles on the floor.
9. Prepare a garden. In the fall, mow a patch of lawn to make room for
a dedicated bed. Cover it with four layers of newspaper, then a
four-inch layer of shredded leaves or bark mulch. Hose it down. Come
spring, the compost blanket will have smothered the grass roots, and
the bed will be primed for planting.
10. Keep the refrigerator vegetable drawer dry and free of smells.
Line the bottom with newspaper.