The Detergent Bottle Hack That Makes Tool Clutter A Thing Of The Past

Most people are in the habit of throwing a laundry detergent bottle away as soon as it runs out. However, there are many ways to repurpose your empty laundry detergent bottles that can be well worth the little bit of extra effort that they take. A few adjustments to a leftover laundry detergent bottle can help you reduce clutter in your garage or workshop and stay organized.

Laundry detergent bottles have the perfect size and strength to hold a few tools or hardware. Although this isn't true of all laundry detergent bottles these days, traditional laundry detergent bottles are very durable. At the same time, plastic is light, so it's easy to carry from one place to another. A laundry detergent bottle can also be transported easily since it already has a built-in handle. This can be useful for carrying tools or hardware to an area where you're working on a DIY project or renovation.

Repurposing a laundry detergent bottle can provide a lot of flexibility and can help you organize your garage like a professional. It will also give you easy access to your items when you need them — whether you always leave the bottle on the shelf or carry it to other locations.

To make use of this storage hack, simply cut the top off of the laundry bottle. Make sure that you place the cut in the ideal position for your specific needs. It should be low enough for you to have easy access to your items but high enough to fit any items that you would like it to contain. You can mark the spot that you'll cut with a marker to ensure that you'll do it correctly. Ideally, you want to cut high enough that you keep the handle intact so that you can use the bottle to easily transport your items.

Once you've cut up the laundry detergent bottle into a storage container, simply place any items that you would like to store inside. Hand tools may fit well in the container, but you can also add hardware such as screws, bolts, and nails. You can then place the bottle on the shelf to allow easy access when needed. Simply grab it by the handle whenever you need to take it elsewhere and use its contents.

To get the most out of your laundry detergent bottle, don't just use one. You can continue repurposing your laundry detergent bottles after they run out to get even more storage containers. However, it's a good idea to organize the bottles and add labels to them to keep track of what's inside each of them, making it even easier to keep track of and find what you need as soon as you need it.

Keep in mind that tools and hardware are just some of the things that you can store in repurposed laundry detergent bottles. A laundry detergent bottle with the top removed can also work well for storing just about anything else that will fit inside of it. You may want to use it as a piggy bank and store extra coins inside. You could also use it to store makeup, your child's toys, or any other assortment of items in a convenient and easy-to-access way. You can also turn your old laundry detergent container into an adorable planter. There are many possibilities, so just consider your needs and use them in any way you see fit.