Don’t Throw Away The Drink Bottles! Young People Live A Minimalist Life And Turn It Into A Storage Tool
Did you just throw the finished mineral water bottles and finished beverage bottles into the trash can? Don’t throw them away in a hurry. These “junk” items may seem useless, but they are actually the most powerful storage tools hidden in your home. Without spending a penny, just a simple modification, an ordinary can can help solve countless small-scale troubles that occur every day. Today, as a senior life skills expert, I will talk to you about how to achieve the ultimate state of "minimalism" and "saving money", and use these bottles to make your home more tidy and orderly.
01. Kitchen storage: transformed into transparent spice jars
Sichuan peppercorns, aniseed and dried chili peppers bought in bulk are placed in plastic bags, making them messy and extremely inconvenient to use. Go buy a set of glass storage bottles. However, this is not only expensive, but also takes up a lot of space, so it is not a suitable choice. In fact, those bottles left over after drinking a drink are an excellent substitute. For dry seasonings that are used in small quantities, small bottles can be used for storage; while for large beverage bottles (such as 1.5L or 2L capacity), they can be used to store grains such as soybeans, mung beans, and black beans. You need to wash them, dry them fully, then put these items in, and then place them in rows in the cabinet. This way, they can be seen clearly at a glance, making them look clean and tidy, and the moisture-proof effect is much better than plastic bags.
02. Qiao Cun Noodles: Say goodbye to moisture and mold
After the dried noodles are opened, it is extremely difficult to seal the plastic bag tightly. If you are not careful, it will get damp and pests will breed. A mineral water bottle called 1.5L can properly resolve this complex problem. The bottle needs to be washed clean and completely dried, break the noodles into the appropriate length, which is slightly shorter than the bottle body, and then stuff the whole bunch of noodles into the bottle. When using it, you only need to unscrew the bottle cap and pour out the required amount without grabbing it with your hands. This is hygienic and convenient, and it can also maintain the crispy state for a long time.
03. Exclusively for children: DIY environmentally friendly small sofa
If you have children at home and you have accumulated a pile of drink bottles, you might as well try to use them to make a unique children's sofa. It sounds amazing, but it is very simple to operate.
1. The act of collecting bottles means to collect many bottles, and the specifications of these bottles are the same. For example, 500ml bottles or 1.5L bottles should be used uniformly.
Step 2: Finalize the shape : Place it according to the shape of the sofa, with the bottom flat as a seat cushion and the back in a vertical pattern as the backrest. Firstly, use plastic wrap to wrap it tightly to fix the overall shape. Secondly, use transparent tape to reinforce it multiple times to ensure that there will be no looseness.
3. Packaging : Wrap a layer of old cardboard or pearl cotton on the outer layer to increase comfort.
First take old sheets or clothes, process and sew them to make a sofa cover, and then you can also choose to buy a piece of cloth online and put it on. In this way, a small sofa has emerged. It is light, environmentally friendly, and will not hurt children. Children will definitely like it.
04. Makeup table organization: create a multi-functional brush holder
Are girls’ makeup brushes always messy? A large beverage bottle can be turned into a professional brush barrel. Wash the 1.25L or 2L beverage bottle, remove the label, and use scissors to cut off the upper half, leaving only the half. To avoid scratching the edges, use a lighter to quickly burn the edges, or stick a circle of good-looking tape and insert all the makeup brushes vertically. They are clear and easy to find. If you want the base to be more stable, you can put a layer of small stones or glass beads on the bottom of the bottle.
05. Vegetable storage: Make transparent vegetable baskets
Yams, scallions, and lotus roots obtained from shopping often carry mud, which makes them look dirty when placed on the ground. They are also highly perishable when placed in plastic bags. Cut off the top of a large mineral water bottle to create a perfect transparent "vegetable basket". After cleaning and drying the food with sludge, place it vertically. In this way, the kitchen floor can always be kept clean, and the transparent material also allows you to clearly know the inventory quantity.
06. Kitchen artifact: homemade anti-leak oil pot
Many oil pots placed in the market will leak oil after being used for a long time, causing the stove to become greasy. In fact, beverage bottles such as "Scream" that are equipped with a squeeze spout are inherently excellent oil bottles. After drinking the beverage, wash it and dry it, and then put the vat of cooking oil into it piecemeal. When cooking, you can easily control the amount of oil with just one hand. With a gentle squeeze, the oil line will appear uniform, precise and clean. From now on, you no longer need to worry about pouring too much oil or oil leakage.
07. Refrigerator Partition: Low-Cost Storage Boxes
The inside of the refrigerator is so messy that there is no order at all. Sauce packets and snacks are placed randomly everywhere, right? Then use large-capacity beverage bottles to organize storage in the refrigerator. Cut and remove the top part of the large bottle to retain a barrel-like shape, and properly handle its edges. Then classify them for use: one is used to hold eggs, one is used to hold various seasoning packets, and one is specially used to hold snacks. Place them on the refrigerator compartment or on the side door. It is extremely convenient to pull them out, and the refrigerator will instantly become clear and orderly.
08. Wardrobe partition: small clothing storage compartments
The socks and underwear in the drawer are always mixed together, and it becomes a mess when I look for them. Cut the large bucket of mineral water bottle into a cylindrical shape with the same height, and wrap the edges with tape to prevent scratching your hands. Then put these cylinders sideways into the drawer, and they turn into natural partitions. Several pairs of socks or pairs of underwear can be rolled up in each compartment. Once the drawer is opened, the neatness can make people feel comfortable and happy.
09. Life style: a fresh vase in seconds
I passed by a flower shop and bought a bouquet of flowers, but I couldn't find a suitable vase at home. What should I do? Then find a mineral water bottle with a good-looking shape, wash it first, then remove the label, and then decide whether to cut the mouth of the bottle according to the length of the flower branches. The transparent bottle itself has a minimal presence and perfectly sets off the flowers. If you want to make it more unique, you can use hemp rope or old cloth strips to wrap around and around from the bottom of the bottle, and then fix it with glue. In this way, you can get a unique handmade vase in an instant.
Being able to utilize waste is not a sign of stinginess, but a wise attitude towards life. Next time you finish your drink, don't throw it away in a hurry. Try these little ingenious ways. Maybe you will be deeply surprised by your own creativity and the inspiration inspired by your life.
