The paper bags, which have accompanied us since 1853, when they were patented in the United States and soon after in France and England, by Francis Wolle, can in fact be reused in countless ways. Here we show you 20, ranging from the creation of gift packages to cunning ways to carry out household cleaning. There are also useful tips for pet owners and those who want to put their creativity into practice.
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It is a real shame to throw the i paper bread bags - which, remember, can be thrown in organic waste - especially if they are still clean and therefore reusable, after having emptied them of crumbs.
The paper bags, which have accompanied us since 1853, when they were patented in the United States and soon after in France and England, by Francis Wolle, can in fact be reused in countless ways. Here we show you 20, ranging from the creation of gift packages to cunning ways to carry out household cleaning. There are also useful tips for pet owners and those who want to put their creativity into practice.
Index
For shopping
Set the clean paper bags aside, making sure they do not tear, so that you can reuse them when it comes to shopping at the fruit and vegetable stand or in stores selling bulk products.
To collect the dust
If collecting dust with a dustpan while sweeping the floor is inconvenient because the dirt still tends to slide back to the floor, help yourself by using a paper bag with which to collect it. Then empty it and reuse it for the same purpose.
To clean artificial flowers
Clean the fake flowers made mostly of nylon can be a complicated operation. So try putting your flowers in a paper bag with a spoonful of baking soda or fine salt. Shake the bag and when you take out the flowers you will notice that they will immediately look better.
To wrap gifts
Paper bread bags can be emptied of crumbs, placed under a weight (for example a dictionary) to remove any creases and used to wrap gifts. The effect will be very similar to that of neutral colored wrapping paper. You can then decorate the package with designs or colored ribbons.
For greeting cards
The paper bags can be flattened and cut out in order to obtain the necessary material for the making greeting cards which can be completed through the use of recovery cardboard (from pasta and rice packages, for example). With a pinch of creativity you can create designs or decorations on them as you like.
For the shopping list and reminders
Cut out of paper bread bags square or rectangular leaflets that you can leave loose or staple into blocks, so you can use them for the shopping list, for notes and whenever you need to write down a reminder or leave a message, in place of post-its.
To remove wax stains
To remove wax stains from carpets and tablecloths, spread an open paper bag over them and pass over them with an iron. At this point the wax should melt and remain largely attached to the paper bag, making it easier to clean.
For separate collection
Use the bread bags for the separate collection of paper in the different rooms of the house or in the office. Put one in the kitchen, one in the study, one in the children's room and one near your desk.
For the fries
Paper bread bags can be used to place foods that you have fried in a pan instead of paper towels. The food paper can absorb excess oil in order to make the dishes lighter.
To cover the books
These can be either your children's school books or fiction books that you don't want to spoil the cover, for example when moving home. Therefore cover them with the paper obtained from the bread bags, after having them well stretched and flattened, or use the bags themselves to wrap the books to be transferred or the volumes to be archived.
For a packed lunch
Reuse paper bags to take your packed lunch to school to work. You can put inside sandwiches, fruit or the lunch that you have prepared and divided into trays. You can otherwise use them to carry your cutlery, placemats and napkins.
For drying aromatic herbs
Le herbs, such as oregano and rosemary, can be left to dry in paper bags during the summer in places away from humidity. They can also be used in the same way for drying lavender and flower petals to be used for the preparation of potpourri.
For the cupboard perfume bags
Dried lavender flowers can be placed inside paper bags to be sealed and used to perfume cabinets and drawers. Paper scraps can be made from paper bread bags with which to make small parcels to be filled with flowers and tied with ribbons, to be placed in drawers or hung on clothes hangers.
For storing potatoes and onions
Paper bags are the ideal containers to use for storing potatoes, onions and garlic in the pantry so that they keep better and delay sprouting for as long as possible. Remember to store your bags away from light and humidity.
To collect the scraps
As you peel fruit and vegetables, keep a paper bag next to you to collect cores, seeds and scraps, so that you have a convenient place to throw them at hand, before transferring them to the bin for the wet or waste collection. home compost.
Per i pop-corn
Homemade popcorns are much tastier and healthier than those purchased and convenient to consume in front of the TV or to take home with friends if transferred in one of the paper bags you have kept.
For the windshield
prevent ice from forming on your windshield during winter nights when you park the car outside, open, cut out and put several paper bags together to create a cover to be held against the glass with the help of the wipers.
For the steering wheel
If grabbing the steering wheel in the summer is almost impossible due to the heat, try wrapping it before leaving with paper made from a couple of bags. The same trick can also apply to the gear lever.
To collect the cat's litter box
Reuse a paper bag when collecting your cat's litter box, before throwing it in the trash. Bring a bag with you even during your dog's walks, accompanied by a shovel and gloves, for the collection of necessities.
For steaming
Paper bags can be used for steaming vegetables, for example gods artichokes. The bag can be positioned to cover the steamer basket you will use before putting the lid back on. Cooking will be faster and the vegetables will be excellent.
Marta Albè
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