The Nifty Jug Hack That Keeps Your Shower Scrubbing Tools Handy

More than 200 billion plastic bottle and jug units are sold in the United States each year, adding to our world's growing plastic population. Next time you're tempted to throw out an empty jug, place it aside instead for this nifty shower tool hack. Empty jugs, be they from juice, milk, or water, are common kitchen items you can repurpose and reuse instead of tossing. With a bit of creativity, the next time you need to clean your shower, you won't have to dig around for the scrubber under your sink or retrieve it off your floor. All that's required is a cutting tool, tape, and a clean, empty jug, and you can make a handy shower tool holder to store your favorite scrubbing brush and tools.

Many scrub brushes commonly used for cleaning showers can fall over if set in the corner, potentially becoming a tripping risk. Your shower tile may be slippery enough, and adding something additional under your feet won't help. But if you need your cleaning tools handy, you likely want to keep them within reach for if you're in the shower. This easy DIY will be one of your favorite tips to make cleaning your bathroom easier and here's how.

Finding creative ways to repurpose unwanted items around the house lets you save items from the trash and add new function to your space. You can turn this unwanted jug into a simple tool holder into just a few minutes. Start with your clean, empty jug, then use a marker to make lines for where you will cut. You will want to mark the front half of the jug as you cut the plastic away like a window. Next, cut several holes in the bottom of the jug so the water it collects will drain easily in the shower. 

Once you have your jug prepared and everything cut to perfection, place two pieces of strong plastic tape on the back. The tape can adhere to the side of the wall to help keep the jug upright. You can do this project with a laundry jug or any other jug, just make sure you clean it thorough with soap and water, especially if it previously held cleaning agents. If you don't have any jugs available, you could also apply this method by repurposing a small bath caddy.