How to use magnets for those hard-to-clean spots
After fresh flowers have seen their last days and go back to the earth from which they came, the inside of the vase is not a pretty sight. And when the vase happens to be long or curvy, attempting to clean it through the narrow opening can certainly be a challenge. With the help of this magic trick, those hard-to-reach spots are no longer a problem.
You'll need:
- neodymium magnet (or any very strong magnet)
- sponge
- box cutter
- needle and thread
Here's how:
Cut a standard sponge to the size of the magnet. If the sponge is too big, it can be a hassle to move it and may not be able to fit through the opening of the vase.
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Using the box cutter, cut a hole in the sponge.
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And place the magnet inside.
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Close the opening by using the needle and thread. Repeat all steps a second time so that you have a counterpart for the sponge.
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To clean, one sponge is placed outside of the vase, and the other on the inside. Now you can easily clean the vase from top to bottom.
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You can view all the steps in this video:
If only cleaning were always this easy!