Try kitty litter for kitchen, garage, bathroom, and driveway usages you may not have tried before.
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Kitty litter isn’t just for cats!
It’s a multipurpose tool that can be applied to various otherhousehold cleaning tasks.
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Need odor removal, moisture control, pest control, cleaning, orice traction control?
Kitty litter might just be the best-kept secret.
Remember, always keep kitty litter out of the reach of children and non-feline pets.
Use the appropriate protective gear before starting this project.
Cover the stain with a small amount of paint thinner and place kitty litter on top.
Dehumidify the Bathroom
Bathrooms are hotbeds ofmoisture and humidity.
Luckily, kitty litter can help.
Dehumidify the bathroom by placing a bowl of clay-based or silica gel kitty litter near the toilet or shower.
These kinds of kitty litter absorb excess humidity and prevent mold or mildew.
Keep Moisture Out of Basements and Attics
Kitty litter can helpdehumidify the basementand attic too.
Open a bag or two of cat litter into an open plastic container and situate it in high-humidity spaces.
The moisture-absorbing properties will reduce the levels of humidity.
Dont forget to replace the litter every month to avoid bacteria and mold build-up.
Sprinkle cat litter oncooking grease spillsfor easy cleaning.
Spread clay-based litter on the barbecue grill fire bed to catch grease drippings and protect the firebox.
Take Care of Leftover Paint
Cat litter can help todispose of any leftover paint.
Mix biodegradable cat litter with leftover paint to help it solidify quickly for mess-free disposal.
This process is an eco-friendly way to handle paint waste rather than simply throwing it in the trash.
Avoid silica gel, which becomes slippery when wet.
Eliminate musty closet smells by placing containers filled with kitty litter in a corner of the closet.
Dry Out Water-Damaged Electronics
Cat litter is also excellent option for drying out electronics.
Clay-based cat litter is the most common and affordable.
It is excellent for absorbing moisture and odor, but it can be dusty enough to trigger allergies.
Made from silica beads, silica gel litter is lightweight, highly absorbent, and ideal for odor control.
Biodegradable litter is made from natural materials like wheat, corn husks, and paper.
These are the most environmentally friendly options.
They break down naturally, have a pleasant smelleven without added scentsand they produce less dust.
The downside is that litters made from corn or wheat may attract bugs.
