12 ways to use foam sponges that you didn't even know about

The foam sponge is not as simple as it seems at first glance. She is a true lifehacks hero. We present to your attention a selection of the most non-standard methods of application.

Hand protection against calluses and discomfort

Do you have to work with garden tools for a long time? Does the handle of the bucket (bag) cut into your fingers? Wrap the handle in soft foam! To secure, use rubber bands or tape.

Aquarium filter

Foam sponge is an excellent filter material. Many aquarists use it as a budget aquarium filter. Pieces of plants, food residues, and excrement settle on the porous foam rubber. How to make a filter with your own hands is shown step by step in the video:

Controlling humidity in a flower pot

Indoor flowers can begin to rot in wet soil, and wither away in excessively dry soil. If you have trouble adjusting the humidity level in the pot, place a piece of foam sponge cut to size in the bottom. It will absorb excess water and then gradually release it to the plants.

Cold accumulator

If you are going on a picnic or on a long trip and are worried that the food will spoil or the water will become warm, freeze kitchen sponges soaked in water. Wrap them in a tight bag and put them with the food. The food will remain cold for several hours.

Kitchen sponge bricks

Have you dreamed of making a flower bed from masonry, a border or a decorative fireplace, but the price of brick was stopping you? Dip foam sponges into the concrete mixture. Wait until it dries completely and repeat the procedure. The result will be a material very similar to brick.

Aroma absorber

After placing the aromatic dish in the refrigerator, do not forget to place a damp foam sponge next to it. It will absorb odors. You can sprinkle it with soda. Then the device will additionally get rid of the smell of dampness and excess humidity. Products will stay fresh longer.

Fragrance for the cabinet

Wearing things that exude a subtle, pleasant aroma is a special pleasure. Cut the foam sponge into 3 parts. Place 3-5 drops of your favorite perfume on each piece. Place in different parts of the closet. The clothes will be saturated with aroma.

Dish brush

A foam sponge will help wash bottles and jars with a narrow neck. Secure it with rubber bands on a stick (pencil). Done – this homemade device cleans internal surfaces better than store-bought brushes!

Germination of seeds

Expensive seeds are best germinated in sponges soaked in water. Here they receive maximum moisture and are conveniently separated. Make cuts and place the seeds inside. When they sprout, bend the sponge and carefully remove the young shoots.

Toe separator during pedicure

To make it convenient to do a pedicure on your toes, special separators are used.If the device is not at hand, you can use a foam sponge. Cut it into 8 rectangles 4-5 cm thick and insert them between your fingers. You may need 2-3 sponges.

Kitchen sponges and creativity

You can cut and glue a variety of crafts from multi-colored soft foam rubber. The material is easy to work with and safe for small children.

Make from kitchen sponges:

• dollhouse furniture;
• bright flowers;
• toy cakes, sandwiches and other products;
• Spongebob toy.

Squishy

Squishies are soft toys that are pleasant to look and feel. By squeezing them in their hands, children and adults relieve stress and concentrate better.

You can make squishies with your own hands. To do this you need:

1. Cut out a figure of a strawberry, a cake, or a cute animal from foam rubber.
2. Take airy plasticine, roll it out and wrap the foam figure.
3. Wait until completely dry. Color with paints: draw eyes, a bow, a beautiful pattern.

Questions and answers

How to cut a sponge evenly?

To ensure even cuts on the foam rubber, you need to use a sharply sharpened knife (kitchen or stationery). Flatten the foam and cut the desired piece in one motion. Do not saw the material.

How to glue foam rubber?

Foam sponges stick well with hot glue, PVA, Moment glue, and ceiling glue. However, the seam turns out to be quite rigid and tangible. If you want the gluing area to be as inconspicuous as possible, you should use silicone sealant or special glue for foam rubber (“Porolon 2”, “Foam glue 88”, etc.).

Foam sponge is a cheap material with many attractive properties. It will quickly create foam, absorb moisture, remove unpleasant odors, and clean (retain) dirt.Many people do not limit its use to washing dishes, but use foam rubber for drainage in pots, aromatization, as a filter, for crafts, etc. What original ideas for using a sponge do you know?