Once they're dry, they're great for catching dust, not just moving it around. Place a large empty flowerpot on the porch and patio to serve as an outdoor trash can . It will save trips indoors and make it handy for kids to toss things like wrappers and paper cups. Try using rubber gloves to open tough jars . It works better than most jar openers.
Windowsills tend to attract a lot of dirt and grime.
They're much easier to keep clean if you apply a coat of auto wax to keep dirt from sticking . A bar of ordinary bath soap does a great job of removing laundry stains . Keep one near your washer and rub it into soiled collars , cuffs , and spots before washing. Use refrigerator magnets to post basic stain information on the side of your washer. It will be handy when you need it.