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Why reusing your old razor blades is a good idea

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While there are some things that can be easily recycled, there are a few things, which are not recyclable. In such cases, looking for alternate solutions is necessary. One such product that is not easily recyclable is the used razor blades. Well, there is nothing that is not reusable; here are a few ideas on how you can reuse your old razor blade in an effective and efficient manner.

Remove pills from clothing

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Over time, a lot of our clothing develops pills. You can easily take care of the pills developed on your clothing with the razor blade. All you have to do is place the cloth on a table and then you can gently remove the pill s from that area with your old razor. While doing this, make sure that you do not apply too much of pressure otherwise you might damage your clothes.

Take out dried paint stains from clothes

If you have paint stains on your clothes, you can easily take it off using a razor. This tip is beneficial especially for those who deal with a lot paints as a profession or a hobby. For this, you need to gently scrape the area where the paint is and you’ll be able to take it out.

 

A baby spoon

When you have kids at home, it is natural that you will invest in baby spoons. Well now, you can use your old razor and convert it into a nice spoon. For this, all you need to do is dismantle the blade from the handle of the body and use the curved edge to feed your child.

A new tripod for you camera

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Instead of investing in a tripod, your old razor blades will do the trick for you.  For this idea, all you have to do is place a flat plastic stand that fits into your camera properly. You can stick the blades of the razor to the flat side surface of the stand and make a tripod of your own.

Say good-bye to bugs

If you have a bug on your clothing or in the bathroom, you can use the razor to take it out. For this, all you have to do is place the razor near the bug and wait until it crawls on it. You can easily dispose the bug outside without using your hands.

Dirt removal from glass and stoves

If you have any dirt on your glass, you can easily use the razor to take it out. For this, the blades of the razor will come in handy. You gently need to scrape the dirt from the glass or stove. While doing it, make sure that you do not put too much of pressure otherwise you might end up breaking the glass or creating more scratches on your stove.

Scrape out ice from windshields

Scrape out ice from windshields

During the winters, if snow falls in your city, it can be a real problem. Well now, your old razor can help you out in easily taking care of it. With the razor, you can scrape out the ice that has accumulated on your windshield without any effort. A note of caution on this front would be to do it carefully so that your windshield is not scratched.

Small souvenir or dressing table stand

You can convert the head of the razor blade into a small stand to place small toys, souvenirs or even your makeup. For this, you must separate the head from the body, and then take small steel, plastic or any other material plates and stick it on the blade’s head portion. Your new stand is ready to use and the best thing about it is that you can place it anywhere.

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