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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.
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