Who knew tennis balls had so many incredible uses beyond sports and pet entertainment? 6 Unconventional Uses for the Tennis Ball | Mental Floss 2. MOUSE HOUSE – If you bore a small, mouse-sized hole in a tennis ball, it can make a great safe haven for species of rodents like Eurasian harvest mice. 3. HOUSEKEEPER – Felt is a great material for dusting, because the thick woolen fibers cling well to dust and cobwebs. 4. LAUNDRY MATE – This is another popular DIY housecleaning trick. 5. PHYSICAL THERAPIST – Many physical therapists recommend using a tennis ball to work the kinks out of tight muscles or soothe muscle aches, as the pressure created by sandwiching a tennis ball between your muscle and a wall or floor is good for targeting the tension-sources or “trigger points” that cause muscle distress. 6. SLUG TRAPPER – Next time you have a backyard boozefest, pour one for your homies.
