If you’ve got a feline friend, chances are you’ve got some extra kitty litter hanging around at any given time. Take a look at some problems that a bit of cat litter could help you solve in a pinch:

• Sprinkle a little kitty litter at the bottom of diaper pails and trash cans to help prevent nasty odors.
• Put a cup or two of cat litter in some knee-high pantyhose. Tie the panty hose in a knot and leave it in a stinky shoe overnight.
• Put a layer of litter on the bottom of your outdoor grill to prevent grease fires.
• Use it as an absorbent to prevent mold. For example:
  

  Ever unpack your tent to find it’s moldy? Next year, place a tied-off sock full of litter in the tent before packing it away.

Find more ideas over at Wise Bread’s Really Great Uses for Kitty Litter.