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Our furry and feathery little friends deserve a soft, clean area to sleep, and that leftover sawdust makes the perfect bedding

Sawdust is absorbent, soaking up their messes, and makes a comfortable material for hamsters, guinea pigs, gerbils, and even chickens.

12 Genius Uses for Sawdust

Cleaning up spill

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Sawdust mixed with candle wax or even cooking oil makes the perfect fire starter. Keep some handy for bonfires or camping trips, and get a roaring fire in no time.

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12 Genius Uses for Sawdust That You Probably Didn’t Know

Our furry and feathery little friends deserve a soft, clean area to sleep, and that leftover sawdust makes the perfect bedding

Sawdust is absorbent, soaking up their messes, and makes a comfortable material for hamsters, guinea pigs, gerbils, and even chickens.

12 Genius Uses for Sawdust

Cleaning up spill

Spills in the garage or a workshop are inevitable. Sawdust to the rescue! Sprinkle a generous layer of sawdust over the spill, and after the liquid is absorbed, sweep up the mess.

Cat litter

If you are looking for a cheap and biodegradable alternative to cat litter, sawdust is the way to go.

Mulch

Sawdust and wood shavings make a perfect barrier to keep those pesky weeds out of your garden.

Sawdust mixed with candle wax or even cooking oil makes the perfect fire starter. Keep some handy for bonfires or camping trips, and get a roaring fire in no time.

Starting a fire

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