Throwing away a pair of old socks may not seem that important. After all, you’ve got a house full of stuff. However, what if that pair of socks could save you $36 over the next year? Many people would march right out to the garbage bin and bring those socks right back inside! By using a pair of old but clean cotton socks as dusting rags, you can save more than $36 every year.
Most people normally purchase dust clothes at the store and those can cost upwards of $3 for one pack, which only lasts about one month on average. Suddenly you’re looking at a sizable expense in dust clothes.
Keep your money in your wallet and instead follow the principle of recycling by using an old item to meet a current need. Slide an old sock over one hand and you’ve got the perfect dusting mitt…for free! No more costly “dirt-clinging” wipes that run out too fast. Your mitt can be reused over and over again.
The principle of reusing household items like this is not a new one. In fact, people have been doing it almost since time began. Just because you lack a certain item doesn’t mean that your need for it disappears. Instead, you have to adapt to meet that need and that can require some creative thinking. Replace your typical attitude with a creative mindset and you may be surprised at the ideas you come up with.
