10 Extraordinary Uses for Plastic Bags

Plastic is a non-biodegradable material. So instead of polluting your environment, put those plastic bags to good use.

AROUND THE HOUSE

1. Cracked flower vase:
   Is your flower vase leaking the water you put in it? Then just line the inside with a plastic bag.
2. Treat scaly hands:
   If your hands are rough and scaly, just rub some petroleum jelly on them and keep them wrapped in plastic bags for 15 minutes and then remove the bags to feel your revived, soft skin.
3. Dry kids' mattresses:
   For those with toddlers, just line the mattresses or car seats with plastic bags. This can even be applied for those with kids coming home by car after swimming.
4. Party decorations:
   Party time at your home? Need decorations? Then cut plastic bags off their holds, and cut length-wise till the bottom. Then just stick the bottom to the wall. You can stick confetti for more effect






IN THE KITCHEN




5. Ripen fruits: You brought fruits just a few minutes back, but now you realize that they aren't ripe as yet. What you need to do is just store them in a plastic bag.
6. Mixing bowl:
   Don't have a mixing bowl? Then just take a plastic bag and keep all the ingredients in it. Wrap it up and gently shake.
7. Dry greens:
   If you've washed a lettuce and need to dry it, then line a plastic bag with a towel and place the lettuce in it. Call you kids and ask them to spin the bag in the air, holding it with the hands!

IN THE YARD




8. Protect plants from frost:
   Just wrap your plants with plastic bags to protect them from frost.
9. Clean a grill easily:
   The barbecue last night was a big hit, but now you have a messy grill to clean! All you have to do is take the racks off and place them in a large plastic bag or a garbage bag. Spray oven cleaner on the grill and cover it with a bag. Then spray in the bag with the racks and close the bag. Leave this overnight, and get back clean grill parts the next day. Remember to move your face away from the bags when opening them!
10. Protect your shoes from mud:
    Just cover your shoes with plastic bags and even muddy rain water can't touch your shoes!