Who knew that little pack of Kool Aid sitting in your cupboard could be used for more than a sugary drink! Sit back, and keep reading to find all the clever ways you can use Kool Aid around your home!
From cleaning your dishwasher to testing for leaks in a toilet, you will be amazed at all the clever ways to use Kool Aid!
Clever Ways to Use Kool Aid
Dishwasher: Put the lemon flavor into your dishwasher detergent area to help break down buildup in your dishwasher!
Toilet Cleaner: Put some of the citrus flavored Kool Aid into your toilet, and let it sit for a bit. The citric acid will break down buildup. Then just use your toilet bowl wand to clean.
Test for Toilet Leak: Think your toilet might be leaking. Open the back of your toilet where the water is, and pour in a packet of Kool Aid. Then if your toilet is leaking, the colored water will be seen on the floor. You will know the water came from the toilet.
Dye Yarn: If you have yarn, you can dye it. Simply wash the yarn gently with baby shampoo. Then add the color of the Kool Aid you are wanting mix, it with some water in a pan. Turn it on medium, and let the water come to a boil, and then cover the pot and turn heat off. Let it sit for an hour, and your yarn will soak up the color. You will use 1-2 packets of Kool Aid for an ounce of yarn, to give you an idea of what you will need.
Easter Eggs: Want to color Easter eggs, this is a safe natural alternative! Just add 2/3 cups water to 1 packet of Kool Aid. Let your hard boiled eggs soak in the mixture, until it reaches the color you desire.
Play Dough: In a bowl mix 1 cup of flour, 1/4 cup salt, 1 tsp cream of tartar, 1 tbs of vegetable oil, and 2 packets of Kool Aid, and 3/4 cup water. Mix over medium heat, it will then form it to the consistency of what you want. When you are done playing with it store in air tight container.
Color Clothespins:Â If you have clothespins, you can take 3 cups of boiling hot water, to two packets of Kool Aid, and soak it for around an hour or more. Let it soak until it reaches the consistency of the color you want. Then let dry. These colored clothespins are fun for crafts you might create with kids.
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