Easy disposal of hard cardboard

09.08.2009 1 minute read From Editorial team

Cardboard from packages or bulky appliances can easily accumulate in a household. To make it easier to dispose of, we have a tip for you here:

Easier cardboard disposal

A cardboard box can be disposed of more easily if you soften the hard edges with a little water beforehand. This makes it easier for scissors to cut, and the cardboard can even be torn by hand.

Photo by Sabine, meinhaushalt.at

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Behind meinhaushalt.at is Sabine Ostheimer. She collects practical household tips here – preferably using natural home remedies instead of pure chemicals –, money-saving ideas for everyday life and tried-and-true tricks from grandma's time. As a twin mom she also writes honestly and without a filter about family life; baking and seasonal table decoration are among her favorite topics. More about the site

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