6 uses for toilet paper you never knew about

Human imagination knows no bounds. We suggest you see this using the example of non-standard ways of using toilet paper.

Curlers

A roll of toilet paper will help you create beautiful curls for an event or photo shoot.

To do this you need:

1. Cut or tear toilet paper into strips of 15–20 cm. For hair of medium length and thickness, 10–15 strips are enough.
2. Fold each strip in half lengthwise and then 2 more times. You will get tourniquets.
3. Apply a small amount of foam, varnish or other fixative to your hair.
4. Separate a small strand and wind, starting from the ends, onto a paper strand.
5. Tie the ends of toilet paper at the roots of your hair.
6. Separate the next strand and repeat the same.
7. When all the hair is wrapped in curlers, dry it with a hairdryer.

The hairstyle is ready. Remove the curlers. Style your curls with bobby pins. Seal with varnish.

To obtain large curls, you can use cardboard tubes or several strands folded together.

Shoe dryer

You can deal with wet shoes as follows:

1. Unlace (unzip) as much as possible.
2. Pour hot water into 2 bottles of 0.33–0.5 liters.
3. Wrap 5-7 layers of toilet paper on top of each bottle.
4. Insert a “dryer” into each pair.
5. After 30 minutes the shoes will be dry.

The paper perfectly absorbs moisture, and the bottle prevents the shoes from deforming. Thanks to hot water, the drying process is 2 times faster.

You can also wrap cat litter, baking soda, or rock salt in several layers of toilet paper. Place the bags in your shoes. After a few hours, they will absorb moisture and, among other things, remove the unpleasant odor.

Protective mask in 1 minute

The mask regime due to coronavirus sometimes pushes people to desperate measures. If you don’t have a special protective mask at hand, here’s what you can do:

1. Roll out a strip of toilet paper the size of 4 palms.
2. Measure out a third and fold inside.
3. Pull a money elastic band over the folded end (to the fold).
4. Insert the elastic from the other end of the strip.
5. Fold the edge inward a third.

You will get a three-layer mask. Of course, it won’t save you from viruses, but it will protect you from mucus released when you sneeze and cough. It will be possible to visit a store or other place where entry is strictly controlled and people without a mask are refused entry.

Mask for blackheads on the face

The effect of a toilet paper mask is worth putting your prejudices aside and putting it on your face. The composition removes blackheads and tightens the skin well.

Recipe:

1. Separate the white from a raw chicken egg.
2. Apply a thick layer to the face.
3. Place toilet paper on top.
4. Gently smooth with your fingers or a brush.
5. Wait 5–7 minutes. The mask will harden and turn into a film.
6. Remove the film and wash with cool water.

Sport equipment

Do regular workouts seem boring? Toilet paper will help diversify your daily exercise. 4 rolls will replace sports equipment.

What exercises can you do:

1. Position – reclining on your back. Emphasis on the elbows. Lift two legs and move over the tower of 3-4 toilet paper rolls to the left and then to the right.
2. Exercise "plank" with outstretched arms.Tower of rolls at the left hand. With your right hand, move the rolls one by one to the right side. With your left hand, move the rolls to the left.
3. Position: Standing in front of a toilet paper tower. Sit down, take the roll and jump to the opposite side (180 degrees). Place the roll. Jump back and move the next roll.

You can watch the full set of exercises with toilet paper in the video:

Organizer

Toilet paper rolls can be turned into a handy storage organizer. To make an organizer you will need:

• cardboard sleeves;
• scissors;
• self-adhesive film;
• glue gun;
• beads, twine, lace optional.

Progress:

1. We cut or, conversely, glue the bushings to get an organizer of the desired height.
2. We make the base: we cut one sleeve lengthwise, coat the inside with glue and flatten it to form a rectangle.
3. We cover all the parts with film and decorate them.
4. Glue it to the base.

Organizer options:

Questions and answers

What else can you make from toilet paper?

Paste and papier-mâché. Toilet paper can be used to store greens in the refrigerator to keep them fresh longer. At a picnic you can use it to wipe your hands and light a fire.

How not to use toilet paper?

Toilet paper tends to get wet and flake. Do not wipe wet dishes, window glass and mirrors with it. That's what paper towels are for.

Toilet paper is a personal hygiene item that is difficult to live without in everyday life. Many families make large reserves. Why not? In a dry place, the rolls will not deteriorate and sooner or later they will be used for their intended purpose. You can use paper for other purposes, among other things.Give free rein to your imagination - make curlers, a shoe dryer, an organizer and other useful things!