Do you have a bunch of old nail polish taking up drawer space? Donโt throw it out just yet!
Whether itโs old and clumpy or just the wrong color for this year, there are plenty of things you can still do with it.
Here are forty uses for old nail polish:
#1 Seal envelopes
Use nail polish to seal an envelope when the flap just wonโt stick. Adding some polish will make sure that your letter arrives with the contents still inside.
If you see a tear starting to form in a pair of stockings, stop it in its tracks with a thin coot of clear nail polish. Itโs also strong enough to make it through a few washes on the gentle cycle.
Color code silverware and dishes with nail polish. That way, youโll know which ones are safe for family members with allergies and which ones may have been used to eat or serve potentially dangerous foods.
Does your kid leave naked dolls around the house? Give them a permanent and colorful bikini with nail polish. Now, Barbie is always ready for the pool.
If you keep all your nail polish in a drawer, paint the top of each bottle so you can quickly identify which color each one is. This works regardless of if itโs old or new.
If you are sending something when itโs raining, cover the label with a coat of clear nail polish. That way, the address wonโt run, and your package will get to where it is going.
Rather than freezing or burning, find the perfect shower temperature, and then mark the knob (or knobs) with nail polish. Youโll never have to suffer again.
If you have shoelaces that are unraveling at the ends, nail polish is your solution. Paint some onto those tips and then kneed them into the perfect shape.
If you have screws that always seem to be coming loose from cabinets or other locations, nail polish is the answer. Remove the screw, cover it in a thin layer of nail polish, insert it back into where it goes, and wait for it to dry.
If you have more than one kid and they are always arguing over which cup, toy, or other items belongs to them; solve the problem by labeling each thing with nail polish.
If you have a project that requires certain measurements, use nail polish to mark how high to fill your buckets or other containers. That way, you wonโt need the extra step of measuring each time.
Cover the bottom of metal containers with nail polish and quit worrying about them leaving rings behind. This works for shaving cream, paint cans, or anything else metal.
If the salt is just flowing out of your saltshaker, paint a few of the holes shut using nail polish. Now, youโll get a reasonable amount of salt instead of a pile of it on your plate.
If parts of your shoes are prone to getting scuffed, go over those areas on any new shoes with a clear coat nail polish before wearing them. It will add a layer of protection.
Do you love the look of crystals but all the rocks around your house are just boring gray? Create the illusion of crystals with nail polish and this tutorial.
The marbleized look can be done with coffee mugs as well. Add a little extra life to your morning beverage by creating beautiful designs. The tutorial can be found here.
