What does the aluminum foil from yesterday have in common with this box of clementines? Well, not much really. But the netting covering these clementines can be used as a scrub 'brush" just like I suggested with aluminum foil. 
I first saw this tip in "Real Simple" and because I love reusing (oh, you know how I love reusing!), I had to try it. So I took the netting off three different boxes of clementines (we love these sweet treats) and gave it a shot. My version is made with three nets, but I think you could do more or less depending on your taste. I tried tucking two nets into one creating a kind of ball. I then took the twist tie off an old bread bag (reusing again!!!) and tied the edges together. When I was finished I had this orange ball of a scrub brush.
I have to say it worked pretty well! I would recommend more then one twist tie to prevent the "brush" from coming apart with vigorous scrubbing. This is a gentle scrubber which works wonderfully for getting leftover food out of containers to be recycled or reused.
What do you think? Are you going to give it a shot? Do you have other clever ideas? And it seems like y'all aren't digging 10 uses Tuesday. Feedback? Should we stop it?
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wow i never thought of doing that!!! i like to use the boxes the clementines come in though.... i use them as plant trays... i have a couple waiting for spring now in the garage!!!
I've read about it this before but you make it sounded easier than I thought it was--I'll try it! (And I heart clementines, too :)
Okay, I just had a brain wave when I saw your picture with the netting layed out like that. Is there anyway that the netting could be sewn together to make a netted bag for future produce purchases? Those flimsy plastic bags are a source of irritation to me. I try not to use them unless I am buying lots of little items like brussel sprouts or tomatoes. Then I try to reuse them as much as possible. I've been considering buying some netted produce bags but making my own with re-used netting may hit two birds with one stone!
I'm going to try to make some and let you know if it works at all.
I am so doing this! Plus, I LOVE Clementines...my grandmother's name as well as my shop name! :)
Oooh, I've got to try this!
I use a clemintine box to corral wash cloths in my linen closet. I also reuse the peels. There are too many ways to list here, so I"ll just give your the URL http://condo-blues.blogspot.com/2009/02/10-easy-ways-to-use-orange-peels.html
I saw this in the Tightwad Gazette a few weeks ago and I've been doing it ever since. I think it is a great idea :)
Ok, I just have to say y'all blow my mind with your brilliance!
Annie-Plant trays! When I actually start planting stuff I am SO trying that.
Electronic Goose-It only took a few minutes and would have taken even less if I had thought of the ball idea earlier. Give it a shot!
Jenni-BEYOND brilliant! Let me know how it works out!
Meghan-I know...I know so much I am putting it in Friday's blog!
Liz-Thanks for coming by! Your blogs is one of my very favorite!
Condo Blues-I know I am naive but what is coral wash? Fill me in. And I saw that article, it was good stuff.
Green Resolutions-Good I am glad you are ahead of the game and can vouch for it working. See, being green=saving green.
What a Great Idea! Thanks.
Great idea, I should have included this idea in my Clementine post!
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