I have found that placemats, which I rarely use on my table, have such versatile uses. And today, I just discovered a new one! You can take an old placemat — cloth or vinyl — and use it to line drawers. This is especially helpful for kitchen or cosmetic drawers that tend to get pretty yucky after a while. When it’s time to clean it out, just lift up the placemat with it’s contents, empty it out onto a clear countertop and shake the placemat over the trash can. If it’s really dirty, wipe it with a wet cloth or throw in with a load of laundry.
I’m adding this post to We Are That Family’s Works for Me Wednesday (WFMW) series. Go check it out to find more helpful tips!
Great tip! I have also found that they are good to put under electronics, like TVs, to prevent scratching the tops of furniture.
Great tip! Seems like a good solution to try out in the kitchen.
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I just cleaned out the linen closet and found some placemats I never use. Now I know how I can use them. Thanks!