Use Empty Kleenex Box For Dryer Lint
This works like a charm! Since it has the little plastic "trap door" on top of the box, the lint doesn't escape! When it's full, I just throw it out and use the next box. And another great thing is since it sort of has a lid and you can push it all down without it trying to pop out, you can cram a lot in that little box! I love my little lint trash cans! And I'm recycling!
Also. Tissue boxes work great for storing plastic bags. Just get all the air out and roll them up and you can cram so many plastic bags into your little box!
By Katja from Katy, TX
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RE: Use Empty Kleenex Box For Dryer Lint
Great idea. I use an empty coffee can with a hole cut in the lid. The dryer sheets help to get the lint off of the filter in the dryer. I put them both in the can. When it's time to empty, just remove the lid and empty.
Post by dragonflysue
What to do with boxes full of dryer lint: Firestarters!
You need:
Wax-covered paper milk cartons -- smaller sizes, like half-pints, work best
Old, broken cotton shoelaces
Tiny broken crayon tips, un-usable ends of candles, and any other scrap wax
A bunch of dryer lint, or wood shavings from a pencil sharpener
A fireplace at home, a camp stove in the back yard, or a camping trip coming up
Directions:
Put a shoelace into the milk cartain, making sure a little bit sticks out (the cotton end, not the end with the plastic wrapped around it). Put in a little dryer lint, too. Melt your wax and pour it into the milk cartons. Again, it doesn't really matter how much; just leave some shoelace sticking out. Let it cool and harden. You can remove the wax milk carton or leave it on, it really doesn't matter. Whenever you need to start a fire, just put one of these down and then pile your wood over it, leaving enough room for air to circulate. Voila -- you'll have a fire going in no time, without the use of any harsh firestarting chemicals.
Post by Chayil
RE: Use Empty Kleenex Box For Dryer Lint
Don't trash that dryer lint! Birds love it for their nest,, and it is great to start a fire with in the burn barrell, BBQ grill, and fireplace.
Post by mom-from-missouri
RE: Use Empty Kleenex Box For Dryer Lint
Thanks Katya, i this is a great idea!! I keep an empty kleenex box in the pantry and stuff all the receipts in for one month at a time. You can write on the outside to keep track of month and year and they are much nicer to look at when stored in your closet or office. Natalie from SK, Canada
Post by Nallorey
RE: Use Empty Kleenex Box For Dryer Lint
Yes, I keep an empty Kleenex box (one of the long ones) on my headboard to keep my "nighttime" stuff in... My face & hand cream & any jewelry I take off & of course my favorite crochet hook, etc, etc ... You'd be surprised how handy these little boxes can be!
---> You can also take the lint & throw it outside... The birds absolutely love it to make their nests with!
Post by Cyinda
RE: Use Empty Kleenex Box For Dryer Lint
What a Great Idea!
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