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How to Find Uses for the Cotton in Medicine Bottles

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Find Uses for the Cotton in Medicine Bottles
Find Uses for the Cotton in Medicine Bottles

What do we do with all that cotton? We can find some great uses for the cotton in medicine bottles. There is no reason to throw it out. We just need some ideas on how to use it all.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy
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  1. Step 1

    Remove nail polish. Instead of buying cotton balls, use the cotton from vitamin and medicine bottles to apply nail polish remover and wipe on your nails to remove the polish. They can also be put between your toes when you are applying nail polish to them.

  2. Step 2

    Adjust your shoe size. Every have shoes that are too big? Just stuff some of this cotton into the toe of the shoe until it fits perfectly.

  3. Step 3

    Clean lots of stuff. Dip the cotton in a little vinegar and you can clean almost anything. You can use it on washing machines, microwaves, telephones, or any other small area that needs cleaning.

  4. Step 4

    Dust your computer. These handy little pieces of cotton can be used to wipe off your computer keyboard or monitor.

  5. Step 5

    Makeup. Use them to apply or take off makeup.

  6. Step 6

    Air freshener. Put a few drops of essential oil or perfume on a piece of cotton and put it near or in a heating vent. Your room will smell great!

  7. Step 7

    Craft projects. You can use them on child craft projects when making sheep or snowmen. Just glue a few of these onto a cutout or drawing and you have a instant 3-D picture. They can also be used to stuff a small homemade craft item like a pillow or stuffed animal.

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