All the Ways You Can Use Wax Paper in Your Home (but Don’t)

Chances are you have some wax paper hanging in your kitchen, and maybe some parchment paper, but it’s important to remember that they’re different things for different purposes . Coating on wax paper is highly flammable, whereas parchment paper can be put in the oven, so you might think that wax paper is more useless than its counterpart. But you would be wrong. In fact, he can do more things around the house than you ever thought: here are some of them.

Replacing Swiffer Sheets

Swiffers are versatile little cleaning devices , but if there’s one downside to using them, it’s the fact that you constantly have to shell out money for replacement pads. Well, actually, no : if you’re just using the Swiffer to remove dust, there’s no reason not to smear it with wax paper, which can attract dirt in the same way that dry pads do.

Clean Your Can Opener

Just like you use a paper towel to clean your sewing machine , you can use a piece of waxed paper to clean your can opener. According to The Family Wizard , you have to fold the paper a few times to make it thicker, then pinch the can opener on one of the edges and turn the handle a few times, as if you were opening a can. Then proceed with washing as usual. You might be surprised at how much dirt hides in the crevices.

Recork the wine

We love this tip from Anga : Since a wine cork expands when you take it out of the bottle (plus it can be a little crumbly) , putting it back in when you drink is tricky at best and unpleasant at worst, given those little bits of cork. could fall into the remaining liquid. Wrapping the cork in wax paper eliminates both problems, making the cork stronger and tighter, and preventing debris from mixing into your prized wine. Plus, it’s easier to pull it out when you want to come back for another round.

Tidy up the tech

Once you’ve given your steel utensils a good cleaning (can we recommend Bar Keepers Friend ?), go back to them with a piece of wax paper to give them a final polish. You’ll remove any remaining dust, add some shine, and apply some wax residue, which in turn will protect them from future dirt and grime collisions, according to House Digest . The waxy surface will cause water and other contaminants to slide off or wear off immediately – at least for a while. Try it not only on the oven and refrigerator, but also on the sink, faucets, drawer handles and shower handles. ( Taste of Home also recommends this trick to seal wooden utensils like spoons and bowls.)

Quick Hit Tips

There are other, easier ways to use wax paper that require less explanation but can get your brain moving in the right direction while you think about what else you can do with it:

• Line your refrigerator shelves with wax paper so they are easy to clean ( like you can use plastic wrap ).
• Form a quick impermeable funnel to make it easier to pour liquids in the kitchen.
• Level hard-to-reach places where dust collects, such as above the refrigerator or cabinets, and then discard the paper when it gets dusty.

Now feel free to buy these things in bulk because you finally know you are going to use it all.