It's a jarring experience when you can't open a jar of peanut butter or olives. If the lid just won't come loose, don some rubber gloves. You'll get a better grip to unscrew the top.

If you need an ice pack in a hurry, fill a kitchen rubber glove with ice. Close the wrist with a rubber band to contain water from the melting ice. When you're done, turn the glove inside out to dry.

Don't fancy licking your finger when you riffle through a stack of papers or dollar bills? Cut off the index finger piece from an old rubber glove and you have an ideal sheath for your finger the next time you have to quickly sort through some papers.

If you need some extra-strong rubber bands, cut up old rubber gloves. Make horizontal cuts in the finger sections for small rubber bands and in the body of the glove for large ones.

You've got a good pair of gloves or mittens, but your hands still get cold while shoveling the snow or doing other outdoor activities. Try slipping on a pair of latex surgical gloves underneath your usual mittens or gloves. The rubber is a super insulator, so your hands will stay toasty, and dry too.

Need to dust that collection of glass animals or other delicate items? Put on some fabric gloves -- the softer the better -- to clean your bric-a-brac thoroughly.

If your chandelier has become a haven for spiderwebs and dust, try this surefire dusting tip. Soak some old fabric gloves in window cleaner. Slip them on and wipe off the lighting fixture. You'll beam at the gleaming results.

Here's a quick and easy way to remove cat hair from upholstery: Put on a rubber glove and wet it. When you rub it against fabric, the cat hair will stick to the glove. If you are worried about getting the upholstery slightly damp, test it in an inconspicuous area first.

From Extraordinary Uses for Ordinary Things