In life, there are many objects that people encounter and interact with daily that may seem small and somewhat useless, but in reality, they are not. Besides their primary function, they can also be utilized for various other tasks. The mesh nets that wrap fruits are an example of this.
These mesh nets are commonly used to wrap fruits sold in supermarkets or stores to protect the fruits. Upon purchase, most users tend to remove and discard them immediately. However, recently, the website Aboluowang published an article advising users not to do so because these mesh nets can be repurposed for various other uses.
Fruit wrapping mesh nets have many other uses (Illustrative image)
1. Prevent drain pipes from clogging
Drain pipes in the house such as bathroom drains, toilet drains, or pipes in the sink area can all be prevented from clogging thanks to fruit wrapping mesh nets. The method is extremely simple, which is to take the mesh net and secure it over the final drain hole.
With a mesh design and still having certain gaps, the mesh net does not impede the drainage of the drain pipe but retains some of the waste products that people pour down, such as food scraps or foreign objects. Therefore, the drain pipe will be less likely to clog.
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2. Use as a scouring pad
Fruit wrapping mesh nets also have a certain degree of absorbency and elasticity. Combined with their somewhat soft and porous appearance, quite similar to the mesh or scouring pads commonly found in the kitchen. Therefore, users can completely utilize them as scouring pads, used for washing dishes, scrubbing the stove, or many other items in the house.
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3. Keep soap dishes clean
Soap dishes or boxes that have been used for a long time will inevitably become damp, look unsightly, and somewhat unhygienic. At this time, users should use the fruit wrapping mesh net and place it under the soap bar before placing it on the dish. The absorbent feature of the wrapping mesh will help keep this area dry and make it cleaner and more hygienic.
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4. Prevent slippery cutting boards
Many families with stone kitchen countertops will inadvertently cause the cutting board to become slippery. It causes inconvenience during the use of the cutting board while also posing a potential hazard to the user. Fruit wrapping mesh nets can be a lifesaver in this case.
The method is that before using the cutting board, place 1-2 fruit wrapping mesh nets underneath it. The slippery condition will no longer occur.
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5. Protect fragile items
Continuing to consider the structure and properties, the mesh nets that protect fruits are similar to the bubble wrap pieces commonly used to protect fragile items. Therefore, users can completely utilize these mesh nets to perform similar tasks. It can be wrapping glass jars, bowls, cups, or dishes during transportation, or wrapping eggs.
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6. Insulate water bottles
The sixth use of fruit wrapping mesh nets is that they can be used as an insulating layer for water bottles. Many types of glass or plastic water bottles have thin shells, so when containing hot water inside, they can burn the hands of the person holding them.
Therefore, to reduce this, users should use the fruit wrapping mesh net and gently wrap it around the outside of the water bottle.
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It can be seen that in daily life, not only fruit wrapping mesh nets but also many other things that, although small, have many unimaginable uses. To save money, users should research and learn because they may discover many more interesting things about the small items around them every day.
According to Aboluowang
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