Can’t camp. Mosquitoes will eat me. Can’t grill. Mosquitoes will eat me. Is this a chant you know well? Give it up and reach for the fabric softener. If you tie a sheet through your belt loop mosquitoes won’t come near you. But that’s not all you do with your this handy little tool.

• Lay it on the ground to chase away ants at a picnic.

• Place them in cupboards to ward off mice.

• Rub it on your TV or computer screen to get rid of static electricity.

• Dissolve soap scum on shower doors.

• Leave a sheet in your sneaker overnight to remove odors.

There are a ton more at asktheladies.com—go check it out!

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