Finding a hole in nylons is not exactly lucky. Especially if you’re wearing them… However, how can you still make use of this ‘discarded’ model?
They say that everything bad is good for something. So if you’ve got an eye in your stockings, you can try to stop it with nail polish, hairspray or glue. A needle and thread are more reliable, but after sewing the hole, nothing will be the same again… The smoothness of the nylons will disappear and an unsightly “dash” will appear at the site of the defect. You can only wear managed nylons if the hole is in a place that is not visible at first glance, for example in the ankle area or in the crotch. But if you “let go of an eyelet” elsewhere, it is a signal that the nylons are already retired…However, even torn nylons can serve you faithfully. Housewives who use them for household and garden maintenance know about this. Therefore, do not despair and be inspired by their tips.
Use them to find trivia
You have probably dropped an earring, thimble, screw or other small thing. You would spend hours looking for these little things on the floor, so it is much better to call in a vacuum cleaner and an old nylon hose. How to do it: Put the old nylon on the nozzle, secure it with a rubber band and set the vacuum cleaner to low power. Slowly vacuum the space and watch if your lost object has appeared in the bowels of the nylon. In most cases, this “detective duo” succeeds!
Store onions in nylons
Did you buy onions at a discount and need to store them well? If you don’t have space at home, use old nylons and store vegetables in a vertical position. As? Just take one leg, put an onion in it and then tie a knot in the nylon. In this way, fill the entire space and hang the finished “onion braid” in a dry and cool place. As soon as you crave vegetables, just cut off one piece from the bottom, unwrap and you’re ready to cook! You can also store garlic this way.
Clean up under the fridge
Dust and dirt accumulate in narrow spaces under the refrigerator or furniture. That is why it is not out of the question to clean this space properly from time to time. How to do it: Put old nylon on a hanger or a broom stick and fix it with a rubber band. Lightly moisten the silicone and then start cleaning. The fine structure of the stockings works as a dirt magnet and catches even small things like hair and crumbs!
Take them to the garden in the spring
Nylons are flexible, soft and strong… Use it also during gardening work in the spring. All you have to do is cut the stockings into strips and use them as gentle “strings” to attach the plants to the support. It is an ideal solution, for example, for growing tomatoes or young trees.
