Pool Noodle Hacks: Must Try!

Since the 1980s, pool noodles have been a summertime staple for many families. Nowadays, it’s almost impossible to go anywhere without seeing one. Whether you’re at the beach or a lake resort with your family, your friends’ pool is sure to have them. There are many pool noodle hacks you can use to make your life easier, no matter the season.

Pool noodles are a great way to protect sharp edges. They can also be used in a variety of other projects. These pool noodle hacks will change your perspective on how you use those neon cylinders. Comment below if you have any pool noodle hacks to share.

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The Force Is With You:

Do you have a kid’s birthday coming up? Are you looking for something to entertain them with? Pool noodles are usually priced between $1 and $3. You can buy a lot of them for a low price to make Star Wars lightsabers. You only need duct tape, markers and a few pool noodles. The kids can design their own, and then have a safe swordfight to tire them out.

Lincoln Logs:

Lincoln Logs can be fun, but how about creating life-size ones for your children? No need to color them. You can buy brown pool noodles.

Lincoln Logs can be fun, but how about creating life-size ones for your children? No need to color them. You can buy brown pool noodles.

Dog Wash:

It can be messy to clean a dog, especially if the water gets all over. There’s an easy way to make use of a pool noodle. Cut tiny slits around the body of an old noodle. Then, zip tie the paper towel to the opposite end and insert the hose head into the noodle. Turn the hose so that your dog is washed from all sides.

Tutoring:

Who says that playtime cannot be used to teach? Pool noodles can be used to help children practice fractions and math problems. Simply cut the pool noodle and label the sections. In no time, the kids will become little Einsteins!

Shoe Shaper:

Are you tired of your boots stumbling around the entrance? Pool noodles can be used to shape your boots and keep them in good shape. You don’t need to spend money on boot shapers if you can use $1 noodles!

Wreaths:

Get crafty! Create beautiful wreaths to decorate your front door using pool noodles. You can change your creations as the seasons and holidays change. The noodles are the perfect base to create your masterpiece.

Door Stoppers:

Are you worried about a child who has slammed a finger in a closed door? Buy generic door stops instead of expensive brand names. Cut a pool noodle into strips and wrap them around the door. No more hurt fingers!

Spot To Lay Your Head:

This is a clever way to make a car headrest. Section a pool noodle. Slice it through the middle to allow you to put your seatbelt in. Wrap it with a soft towel or shirt and you have a comfortable place to rest your neck on long car trips.

Grip:

You know how painful the handles of those heavy plastic pails can be for the workers out there. Wrap a piece from a pool noodle around the handle for a more comfortable grip.

Squeegee:

Need a squeegee to clean up a mess in your garage? Grab a pool noodle, a heavy duty rake and a piece. Place the prongs on the rake and cut the pool. Now you have a squeegee that is easy to use. Use it to push the mess out of your garage door.

Trampoline:

Trampolines are a danger for children. Pool noodles can prevent some injuries. Wrap the metal springs in the colorful noodles. This may not stop all injuries, but it will help to prevent many scrapes and bruises.

Candle Holder:

You love to take a long, relaxing bath with candles. You can create floating candles to use in the bathtub. You can create floating candles for votives by using pool noodles.

Couch Stopper:

Do your children or pets lose toys or treats underneath the couch? You can use a pool noodle as a barrier to prevent items from falling under the couch.

Car Doors:

Are your car doors a little too small for your garage? Pool noodles can be used to protect both your car and garage walls. Pool noodles can be attached to the walls of your garage or pieces can be carried in the vehicle and attached before leaving the car. Even in parking lots with tight spaces, you can use pool noodles as a barrier to protect your car doors.

Block The Draft:

This clever hack will save you a lot of money on heating during the colder months. Simply cut the pool noodle so that it fits the length of the door. Cut a slit in the middle and wrap some cloth around the noodle. Slide it under the door. A cheap but effective draft stopper.

Fishing Pole:

Have you ever had your child accidentally throw their fishing pole into the water, only to see it slowly sink away from reach? Well, no more! To keep your pole from sinking, throw a piece of pool noodle over it.

Protect Those Toes:

Are you constantly stumbling your toes against the bed legs? Wrap pool noodles around your legs to protect them.

Cord Holder:

Are you looking to organize yourself? Pool noodles are a great way to organize. Pool noodles make great holders for extension cords. Simply cut a slit in the middle of the pool noodle, and insert your cord.

Hangers:

You may have some delicate clothing, such as pants or sweaters, that you would like to keep from stretching. Place pool noodles on the hanger rung to make it easier to hang delicate clothing.

Broom Holder:

Pool noodles are a great way to organize your broom cupboard. You’ll need to cut a flat section on the one side of the pool noodle. do not, cut the noodle into half. The flat surface will be attached to the wall. Cut vertical triangles into the noodles to make the holders for the brooms. The handles will be held upright by the noodle holders.

Pool Tray:

Not all of these hacks are meant to be used in the pool. Create a floating frame to hold a beverage container. Simply wrap a rope around the container and string through the pool noodles. The noodles will help to keep the tray floating.

Wrist Protector:

Spending ten dollars on a wristrest for your desk at Staples, Office Max or other stores is an option. But why spend that much when you can buy a pool noodle for one dollar and make your wrist rest yourself? You’re welcome.

Wire Insulation:

Are you planning to take a trip in the North or have an RV that is located in a region with a cooler climate?Wrap your water and sanitation pipes with a pool noodle. Cut a slit in the noodle. You’ll be glad you did if the temperature drops below freezing.

Phone Holder:

Some tutorials on the internet show you how to create some inexpensive and effective smartphone holders.

Protect The Booze!

Are you going to a housewarming party or a picnic at the park in nice weather? You can make noodle protectors if you plan to bring bottles of wine but worry that they may break. Simply cut the pool noodles in a diagonal direction, just like a slinky. Wrap the pool noodle around the bottle to make it easier to move.

Arm Rests:

Your garden chairs are uncomfortable or perhaps they get very hot in the sun? Pool noodles can be used to create inexpensive, comfortable and easy-to make arm rests. Then, cut the pool noodle into a slinky-like shape and wrap it around the armrest until you reach the desired length.

Basement Tarp:

Val Accetura is the author of this clever hack. He made a garage floor cover with pool noodles, ducttape, and a tarp. Accetura created the cover for parking, so that dirt, mud and snow would not fall from their vehicle onto their basement (their basement is their garage). This is the best way to keep the floor of your garage or basement clean at any time.

Drawers:

Are you tired of having your drawer contents get mixed up each time you open them or close? Use a pool noodle piece to support the contents of your drawer. Measure the drawer to ensure that the pool noodle will fit snugly in the drawer. Your silverware will now stay in place, no matter how much you slam the drawers.

Luggage Rack:

Pool noodles can be used to protect the roof of an SUV when you are transporting heavy equipment. Wrap the two struts with two pool noodles, cut in half. The foam padding can be sealed with ducttape to protect the roof of your car.

Fishing Pole Holder:

You can use pool noodles to untangle your fishing reels and rods. According to Family Handyman: “cut slits into the foam noodle and space them four inches apart.” The pool noodle should be positioned on the wall with at least two slits over studs. Then, pull the slits apart and slide in the fender washer. Screw the noodle onto the wall using 2-inch screws. Screw the PVC pipe beneath the noodle to the wall at a comfortable level and insert your fishing poles.”

Raft:

One noodle will keep you…or your pet…afloat during a relaxing pool day. If you want something more luxurious, you could tie together several noodles to create a raft that will meet all of your floatation requirements.

Boundary Marker:

You can mark your property boundaries for snow plows and other people who are out in a storm with a pool noodle that has rebar in it.

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