Versatile Plastic Bottle Hacks
Do you find yourself tossing countless plastic bottles into the recycling bin? Before you do, discover 17 brilliant ways to repurpose them, saving both time and money.
- Soothe Tired Feet: Freeze a water bottle and roll it under your arches for a refreshing foot massage, reducing inflammation and tightness.
- Egg White Separator: Use an empty water bottle to effortlessly separate egg whites by squeezing the bottle over the yolk, creating a vacuum effect.
- Water-Saving Toilet Hack: Cut utility bills by filling a plastic bottle with water and placing it in the toilet tank to displace water volume.
- Boot Shape Savers: Slide an empty 1-liter bottle into tall boots to maintain their shape and prevent unsightly creases.
- Stale Food Prevention: Create airtight containers for pantry staples by washing and filling recycled plastic water bottles, allowing easy visibility of contents.
- Portable Tool Tote: Cut the top off a 2-liter bottle, wrap duct tape around the bottom, and fill it with project tools for a convenient, on-the-go toolbox.
- DIY Dog Chew Toy: Repurpose old jeans by cutting a leg, inserting a plastic bottle, knotting the ends, and creating a crinkling chew toy for your pup.
- Perfect Picture Frame Hanging: Use a plastic olive oil bottle or water bottle as a makeshift level to ensure straight picture frame placement.
- Plastic Bag Organizer: Cut the bottom off a 2-liter bottle, remove the cap, and use it to neatly store and dispense plastic bags.
- Under-Counter Food Scrap Basket: Repurpose a large plastic bottle to create a basket that sits under the counter, reducing mess and making clean-up a breeze.
- Mess-Free Craft Time: Turn empty bottles into mini paint palettes for kids, keeping colors contained during art projects.
- Self-Watering Plants: Ensure your houseplants thrive while you’re away by filling clean plastic bottles with water and nesting them in the soil.
- Bird Feeder Refiller: Cut the bottom off a plastic bottle to scoop and funnel bird seeds into feeders without spills.
- Fruit Fly Trap: Combat fruit flies by filling a bottle with apple cider vinegar and dish soap, trapping them inside.
- Umbrella Drip Catcher: Prevent entryway puddles by using a cut-off plastic bottle as an inverted holder for wet umbrellas.
- Makeshift Funnel: Cut the bottom off a plastic water bottle to create an impromptu funnel for kitchen tasks.
- DIY Sprinkler Fun: Repurpose 2-liter bottles by cutting slits and attaching a hose nozzle, creating an affordable DIY sprinkler for kids on hot days.
Discover the endless possibilities of reusing plastic bottles for a more efficient and sustainable household!
Re-reported from the article originally published in The First for Women