How clever!  My calloused feet thank you for the tip!

By Micah on 3/8/2010 2:28:19 PM

Now don't ya ALL wonder why we didn't think of this sooner?

By Renee on 3/1/2010 12:03:14 PM

I just bought one with a handle for my kitchen.  Now I need to go back and get one for the bathroom.

By Roberta on 2/28/2010 5:08:48 PM

I agree with Jamie,for diabetics need to check with your doc!

By Mar on 2/28/2010 6:03:36 AM

Thanks for reminding me, I had done this once before, but didn't really like the bending over so much either and had quit, but am going to try again. thankyou for the tip.

By Brenda on 2/11/2010 10:51:51 AM

I think this could be a problem if you're a diabetic though. If you're going to do this check w/ ur podiatrist first.

By Jamie on 1/5/2010 12:27:56 PM

This might sound silly to some...but everyone is talking about how to relieve foot problems....my mother has bad feet, and being 73 with hip problems, can't bend down well, so I fixed her up with a deep kitty litter box, got some sand from the beach (5 gal bucket 3/4 full) poured it in the litter box, put almost 1 gal water to make the sand wet (not standing water)....and then she puts her feet in it, pushing them around, it messages her feet, scrubs/cleeans her feet, and increases the circulation in them (she's borderline diabetic)...this way, she doesn't have to reach down where she can't reach, and gets her feet pampered with just 5-10 min in the evening....we leave it in her bedroom so she can pamper her feet before bed...if you have cats, buy the litter box with the lids (not the privacy cover....lol)  It's like walking on the beach she says......

By DeLinda V on 12/31/2009 7:04:53 PM

Hi....I took one of those long bath brushes and used gorilla glue to glue one of those thick heavy duty green scrubbie pads(buy in pkg of 5 or 10 at Home Depot) to the back of my Bath brush, I've cut it to match shape of brush head,( a long handle loofah brush works great too)...and it works great for my feet until late spring......then I walk barefoot on the beach (sorry all, I live on the coast) where the sand then finishes cleaning my feet and takes off the heavy callusses, as I go barefoot at home alot....the sand keeps my feet scrubbed and soft...lol...but for winter I use the green scrubbie on my bath brush so I can reach my feet in the shower....

By DeLinda V on 12/31/2009 6:50:36 PM

This idea really works. I have had callus's on the sides of my feet,and heels for so long. I was recently diagnosed borderline diabetic and sent to a podiatrist. He said I'd need extra treatment for the callus's.Well I saw this article re: the teflon pad,tried it in the shower. And I have no more callus's after the first time I used it. My feet are now happy feet. Have not had to return to the podiatrist,who by the way wanted to use a dremol tool to file my callus's down,lol. Thanks alot for the idea.

By Ruth on 12/23/2009 1:36:04 PM

They do have one with a handle, made for dishes and pots, and you can put liquid soap in the handle. I have one in the kitchen, and one in the bathroom, I bought it in Dollar general. And I just love them!!!!

By ?Victoria on 12/15/2009 7:08:30 PM

That is such a great great idea!  The only time I really feel like the toes get a good scrubbing is when I get a pedicure.  Now that it is winter I will not be getting as many pedicures.  This tip came to me at just the right time I will certainly give it a try.

By Jennifer on 12/1/2009 5:46:15 PM

Can't wait to try this! I am always looking for solutions/tips to help soften my feet...I tend to go barefoot alot! :)

By Carly on 11/30/2009 10:20:14 PM

Wow, that's a really great idea! Thanks!

By Shawn on 11/25/2009 11:55:30 AM

We picked up great scrubbers with handles at a dollar store in Quebec,Canada! 

By Ann Marie on 11/24/2009 4:37:01 PM

By Amanda on 11/23/2009 12:24:44 AM

I like hearing creative ideas for everyday items used in new ways! Thanks for posting this and thanks to Vocalpoint for giving us tis forum!

By Rachel on 11/21/2009 7:35:16 PM

By Tamara on 11/20/2009 7:38:20 PM

Thats a wonderful idea Charlotte.I'm diffently going to try it.I have the worst rough and dry feet.Thanks again.

By Teresa on 11/20/2009 5:43:50 PM

Reading everyone view on the subject, I must try it.  I do pedicures at Body & Soul Hair Studio, a salon in Brooklyn, NY,  I'm always looking for a great way to service my clients.  Thanks!  Charlotte for this wonderful idea.  I know they going to think I'm nuts! lol

By Jackie on 11/20/2009 8:31:09 AM

Reading everyone view on this subject.  I do pedicures in a salon.  I'm always looking for a great way to service my clients.  Thanks!  Charlotte for this wonderful idea.  I know they going to think I'm nuts! lol

By Jackie on 11/20/2009 8:23:13 AM

Sounds like winning idea to me Kathy

By Kathy on 11/19/2009 10:09:51 AM

I will try this great idea to

By Kristin on 11/18/2009 9:30:18 AM

interesting way to use a teflon pad!  I'll be trying it soon. 

By Julie on 11/18/2009 8:23:37 AM

That sounds like a great idea. I use a pumas soap on my feet ( type you use to remove car greese ) after I have soaked in a tub.

By Karen on 11/17/2009 6:49:17 PM

Hi, just about the scrub brush for your feet. I found a long brush, to use on my feet, as I can not bend to do so by myself. So therefore, you can have the best of both worlds.

By Pattie on 11/16/2009 6:19:30 PM

thanks charlotte,nc

By Rainyday on 11/15/2009 9:27:54 PM

wow i like that idea teflon pad i'm going to try it soon! thanks vocal point

By Rainyday on 11/15/2009 9:27:02 PM

wow i got to try that! thankS!

By Rainyday on 11/15/2009 9:21:17 PM

I use a nail brush in the shower for scrubbing my feet.  When I read the idea of using a scrub sponge I was thinking about  cleaning the shower with it while you are in there.  Maybe that way I can keep up with it and it wouldn't such an ordeal to clean it.  I'm going to try it and continue to use my nail brush on my feet.

By Barbara on 11/15/2009 9:24:34 AM

If you check in the tropical fish area in you supermart. They have a handled scratcher used for the cleaning in a fish tank. It works great for feet and also the back;

By Teresa on 11/14/2009 10:50:33 PM

Scotch Brite makes this for dishes. You could fill the handle with your favorite scrub or body wash and then it would be infused into the sponge through the handle. I am so using this ides!

By Melanie on 11/14/2009 5:24:33 PM

How creative!  I love it!   Reminds me of the Seinfeld where Cramer did his dishes in the shower to save money! LOL!  What will we women think of next!

By Carrie on 11/14/2009 3:29:12 PM

Here's an idea but I'm not sure if it would work because I don't have one in the house to look at, but what about the dish cleaner with the handle that you pour dish liquid into... do you think it would work if you filled it with body wash instead? I do believe it also has a small scrubber on one side! 

By Heather on 11/14/2009 9:52:44 AM

Great idea, i will be trying that tomorrow

By Ingrid on 11/13/2009 11:58:44 PM

We put a small dry erase board over our fridge water/ice dispenser once my son discovered it was there. Now we no longer have puddles on the floor and he can use the space to draw. And my husband and I use it once in awhile for notes too.

By Cathi on 11/13/2009 11:13:52 PM

great idea!!!! thanks

By Elizabeth on 11/13/2009 10:52:51 PM

What a Fantastic idea!!!!!

By Doretta on 11/13/2009 10:51:06 PM

great idea... thanx!

By KR on 11/13/2009 9:39:42 PM

What a great idea! Will try it asap.

By Donna on 11/13/2009 7:16:10 PM

i agree with the other viewers, Charlotte that is a great idea. I am going to try it to.By e of virginia beach, va

By E on 11/13/2009 7:04:19 PM

What a novel idea! My husband is going to make so much fun of me when he sees a dish scrubber in the shower! I can hear the jokes now! lol!

By Celia on 11/13/2009 7:00:04 PM

I've never even thought about doing this!  Thanks for the great idea.  I actually tried facial scrub on my feet this morning because I was so desperate (it didn't work).

By Angela on 11/13/2009 4:41:35 PM

My podiatrist suggested Scotchbrite pads for this purpose! I've cut one pad into several and used one for several months. I just threw the first one away yesterday and will start a new one. It really works well.

By Jeannine on 11/13/2009 3:00:25 PM

I found a wonderful foot scrubber, elbow scrubber, rough skin taker offer (Ha Ha) http://www.odiescreations.etsy.com  these scrubbies are great for scrubbing anything. They are make of 100% cotton thread interweaved with nylon cord. I have marked them down to a rock bottom price and if you mention vocal point I will send you two for the price of 1.  

By Pat on 11/13/2009 11:14:22 AM

wow Charlotte,thanks so much my feet are always so dry I am going to try this,,Great idea

By Regina on 11/13/2009 10:30:57 AM

Wonderful idea!  I'm definitely going to try this.

By Robin on 11/13/2009 12:55:43 AM