Drinking Kool-Aid was a fun and memorable part of lots of our childhoods. But did you know there are other uses for the colorful sugary mix other than drinking? Kool-Aid is great for cleaning, cooking, dyeing, and creating lots of fun crafts that your kids will absolutely love.
Here are 10 of our favorite ways to use Kool-Aid other than drinking it:
Scrub Your Toilets
Pour lemon or orange flavored Kool-Aid into your toilet and scrub your stains with a toilet brush. Not only will the citric acid and texture help remove the stains, but it also smells way better than chemical cleaning products.
Colored Pasta
Have some fun at dinner time with some Kool-Aid dyed pasta. You can also use the pasta at craft time. You can find the recipe here.
Remove Washing Machine/Dish Washer Buildup
Using Kool-Aid in your washing machine has the same effect as using it in your toilet. Add 1/4 cup of lemon or orange Kool-Aid to your wash cycle without clothes and repeat as necessary.
To sanitize your dishwasher, pour lemon Kool-Aid in the detergent compartment and run your empty dishwasher through a normal cycle.
Kool-Aid Meringue Cookies
These colorful cookies are perfect for bridal or baby showers. You can find the recipe here.
Dye Fabric or Yarn
Knit a rainbow by dyeing your yarn with Kool-Aid. Get the instructions here. Learn how to tie dye clothing with Kool-Aid here.
Remove Rust From Concrete
Say goodbye to rust stains on your driveway or patio! All you have to do is add a few drops of water to some lemon Kool-Aid and use a brush to scrub away the stains.
Dye Your Hair
Want to dye your hair a kooky color without damaging it with chemicals? Try using some Kool-Aid. Get the directions here.
Check Your Toilet Tank For Leaks
Pour a dark-colored Kool-Aid packet into your toilet tank and don’t flush for a half hour. If you find colored water in your toilet then you’ll know you have a leak.
Edible Paint
Learn how to make baby safe edible Kool-Aid paint here.
Flavored Lip Gloss
Melt a cup of Vaseline by placing it in a small bowl in your microwave for 30 seconds. Make sure it doesn’t liquefy! Then sprinkle in your Kool-Aid and mix it up.
Transfer into a container and use or give it to your friends as a cute gift.
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