Keep leftover seeds dry and safe until the next planting season by storing them in clean pill bottles. Be sure to label them with the date and plant type!
9. Waterproof Match Container
Ideal for camping or outdoor trips, pill bottles keep matches dry and ready to use. You can even glue a small piece of sandpaper to the inside of the lid to serve as a strike pad.
10. Mini Ice Packs
Fill bottles with water and freeze them to create small, reusable ice packs for lunch bags or coolers. They won't leak as they melt!
11. Emergency Key Holder
Place a spare house key inside a pill bottle before hiding it outdoors to protect it from moisture and rust.
12. Craft and Bead Storage
Use larger pill bottles to organize beads, sequins, or small craft supplies without clutter.
Important Safety Note
Before reusing any pill bottle:
- Remove the Label: Soak the bottle in warm, soapy water or use a bit of rubbing alcohol to remove the adhesive.
- Sanitize: Wash the bottle and cap thoroughly in the dishwasher or with hot soapy water.
- Safety First: Even when reused, keep these bottles away from children if they contain items that could be a choking hazard or if the child might mistake the contents for actual medicine.
Which of these hacks is your favorite? Do you have another clever way to upcycle your bottles?
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