To freshen a suitcase that has been in storage, fill it with a crumpled newspaper and let it set closed for about a week. Also, use the crumpled newspaper to remove food odors from plastic containers. Instead of taping off windows to prevent paint spatters, wet strips of newspaper and press them on the glass. Then just peel them off when you re done. For dinner parties, place a neat layer of newspapers under the tablecloth to protect your table from spills and hot dishes.
Newspaper is an excellent insulator.
When transporting ice cream, wrap the carton in a thick layer of newspaper and it will stay frozen longer. When cleaning a rug, spread a layer of newspaper underneath to keep the floor dry. To solve a cleaning problem, roll a newspaper into a long wand and secure with a rubber band. Feather one end to use as a duster for hard to reach places. It may not make the headlines, but these Better Living tips are definitely good news.