I always hated to toss the empty plastic containers for softeners, laundry soap and other similar products. I decided that the lid could be used for different craft projects.
Here's a few; put some rocks in the bottom of the lid for weight, cover with batting, cover with material to form a large ball that is about 2 inches above the lip. You can now glue material or other items such as buttons on the outside and you have a cute pin cushion.
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The bleach bottles make good funnels for various fluids we have to put into our autos once you cut the bottom off to the depth you need. Also, you can cut the bottoms out of detergent and bleach bottles at an angle to use as scoops for various things (dog food, etc.).
Cut the bottoms out of old detergent jugs and use them as pots for starting seeds for your garden. Are also good for rooting plant cuttings in. Make sure to punch a few holes in the bottom of the container for drainage before placing plants/seeds in it!
I use the large tops to the liquid laundry containers upside down....one is filled with Q-tips and the other with short nail files and cuticle scissors, etc. in the bathroom cupboard.
I use plastic bottles and jugs with screw tops to collect used cooking oils and grease for the garbage. Soggy wet foods can go into them as well. It is a much better way to dispose of these things if you intend to throw the jugs away in the first place.
I recently ran out of room in my spare change jar and looked at the empty laundry detergent container. Use a sharp steak knife and cut out the inner spout and use a cardboard sheet as a funnel and it works great. I hide it in plain sight in laundry room, and know which one it is, so it is not grabbed by mistake. Better yet, the empty plastic 14 ib container! Changed to that and works great for coins and same hidden purpose. Easy to carry to bank or coin changer at store too. Use lighter lb sizes though!
Those bottles can be used again with you own homemade laundry detergent.
You could also refill those bottles with grass seed or fertilizer to spread on lawns and gardens.
In some states, detergent jugs can be used to dispose of needles, if you're diabetic, etc., and need a biohazard container for needle disposal. But check your state's laws. In some states, you MUST use the biohazard container.
In our state, you may use a detergent jug, but you are to wrap around the area where the cap and jug meet with duct tape.
I use my laundry container for refilling my bird feeders. It has a pour spout on it so you don't need to use a funnel. If you have many bird feeders like I do you only need to fill the jug once instead of running back and forth. You get the job done in one trip.
I reuse the laundry detergent lids too. They make great planters for spider plants or any house plant. An inexpensive way for little ones to give their mom a present for Mother's Day. Just put a few stickers around the bottom and a bow and voila.
I put snow/ice melt in them as bag always falls apart, and easier to handle.
Drill small holes in lid of container, makes great flower or gardening water can.
I have used empty rinsed out bleach bottles to store water in case of a power outage, water shortages.
I have also used empty rinsed out bleach bottles to store water from the dehumidifier to use.
I have used the container lids for children's crafts. Put plaster of paris in bottom of lid, stick in remnants of artificial flowers. Tie ribbon, etc. around outside. Can add sparkles, etc. Make wonderful Mother's Day gifts and they don't need to be watered.
When I was younger my dad would cut out a u shape and we used it as a portable urinal for the girls on the boat....
I reuse the laundry detergent bottles to keep new oil in. One for adding oil to my lawn mower and one for adding oil to my vehicle. I find it much easier to pour, I have more control.
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