How To Reuse An Empty Laundry Detergent Bottle For Cleaner Hands In The Garden

Gardening brings a great sense of fulfillment even to people who might not have a green thumb. But it's no secret that it also leaves us with grimy hands covered in dirt, mud, and plant residue. The last thing you want is to bring this mess inside your home. Brushing your hands on your clothes is also not a good idea since it's not that easy to remove stubborn gardening stains from clothing. Meanwhile, hauling a water hose around the garden every time you work on your plants isn't always practical. 

Fortunately, a simple and effective solution is to reuse an empty laundry detergent bottle to conveniently keep clean water for rinsing your hands. You don't even need to look hard for the main material you'll need for this DIY outdoor wash station, which is a genius way to repurpose your empty laundry detergent bottles. With this simple process, you are sure to keep the worst of the dirt outside so you can enjoy the best of gardening without the grime.

For this DIY, you'll need a clean and empty laundry detergent bottle that comes with a spout. This allows water to flow easily out. But don't just use any empty bottle. You have to make sure that it is thoroughly rinsed and any residual detergent is removed to prevent skin irritation. You can do this by filling the bottle with warm water, then shaking it well before pouring everything out. Repeat this step a couple of times, before leaving it to air dry.

Once dry, it's time to fill the bottle with clean water, either tap or filtered. Then, carefully place the bottle on a stable surface in the most convenient area in your garden. You can use a cement block, a stack of bricks, or any platform to keep it off the ground, allowing a steady stream from the spout when dispensing water.

Just keep on checking for leaks from time to time. You can even keep a bar of soap nearby for better results. If you don't have any detergent bottles, you can buy something like the Bepurelife water dispenser. But whatever addition you might think of, this outdoor hand-wash station is an eco-friendly and effective way to repurpose a household item that we often just throw away, transforming it into something useful and important. Just don't forget to deodorize your hands and garden gloves with a kitchen staple, too!