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.
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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.
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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.
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Kool-Aid Meringue Cookies
These colorful cookies are perfect for bridal or baby showers. You can find the recipe here.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Edible Paint
Learn how to make baby safe edible Kool-Aid paint here.
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Flavored Lip Gloss
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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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