Using Small Cat Food Tins for Deodorizing
Using small cat food tins for deodorizing is a quick and easy craft project. The reuse of objects that would otherwise be garbage is considered thrifty fun by many people.
The first step to reusing cat food tins is to wash and dry them thoroughly. After the tins are completely dry, the cat owner may want to apply spray enamel as a quick way to color the inside and outside of the tins.
Instead of using spray enamel, the cat owner may want to cover the cat food tin in gift wrapping paper, wallpaper scraps, or colored paper. When deciding on a way to decorate the tins, the person may want to consider the colors used in the room where the decorated tin will be.
Numerous types of craft supplies can be used to decorate the cat food tins. Craft accents such as small floral appliqu?s, buttons, foam letters, and other craft supplies can be glued to the tin after it has been sprayed with enamel or covered in paper.
For areas that have strong odor, the person may want to put white vinegar in the cat food tin and place it in the area. Some cat owners use tins containing vinegar near the litter boxes.
A favorite perfume or pine cleaner can be added to cotton balls that are then placed in the cat food tin. Scented oils can also be used to add scent to cotton balls that are placed in the tins.
Using small cat food tins for deodorizing can be done by decorating the outside of the tins and filling them with potpourri. Potpourri may be made by adding a scent such as vanilla to pine cones or dried flower petals.
Decorated cat food tins can be used in holiday decor by matching the color of the enamel or other decorations with the holiday theme. The tins can hold seasonal potpourri.
Whole coffee beans are an excellent scented filler for small cat food tins for people who like the scent of coffee. Once the coffee scent is no longer noticeable, the cat owner can squeeze and break some of the coffee beans which often reactivates the scent.
With a little care, cat food tins could also be used as candleholders. A scented votive candle can be placed in the cat food tin. The tin must be placed on a heat-proof surface since the tin can heat up when the candle is burned.