Pool noodles are more than inexpensive floating devices. They come in handy for various situations! As you explore the surprising uses for foam noodles that you should know, you’ll gain a new outlook on these floaties.
Sprinkler
Do you need to water your lawn but don’t own a sprinkler? You’re in luck with foam noodles! Get a full-sized pool noodle and cut six holes on one side of the noodle. Duct tape one end of the noodle to ensure water can’t escape the other end. Stick a water hose in the opposite side and turn on the water. Voila! You have a DIY sprinkler for the yard.
Beverage Boats
Pool parties are fun and excellent activities for the summertime. Once you enter the pool, the last thing you want to do is leave and fetch drinks. So why not bring the drinks with you? Beverage boats are plastic bins with pool noodles attached to them. They hold drinks and ice while floating in pools. All you have to do is place your favorite beverages in the pool (preferably canned or bottled drinks).
Drink Identifiers
Have you ever experienced a situation when you forget what drink is yours? You may lose track of beverages at parties or large gatherings and end up retrieving a new drink. Well, you can use foam noodles as drink identifiers. Cut thin pieces of pool noodles, slit one side of the noodle, and place them on the bottoms of drink glasses. You’ll always spot your beverage!
Shoe Shaper
Another surprising use for foam noodles is creating shoe shapers with them, especially if you own many pairs of boots. It’s easy to clutter closets with boots flopping over other footwear. It’s not visually pleasing and also creases the shoes.
Fortunately, foam noodles are here to help! Measure your boots’ height and mark it on the pool noodle. Cut the marked area and place the noodle back into the boot. This way, the noodle holds the footwear up.
Padding for Crutches
Chafed armpits and achy hands are common complaints when using crutches. After all, you place much of your weight on those areas of your body. Luckily, you don’t have to deal with discomfort because pool noodles are the perfect padding. Using pool noodles with crutches is a must because they’re cushioning devices. They go on the handles and armpit rest for supportive padding.
