A lot of the products we use are packaged in a way that make it difficult to use every last drop, like toothpaste, body wash, shampoo, dish soap, etc. Here are a few tips on how to get to, and use the UN-accessible to get your money’s worth.
Pump Body Wash or Hand Soap- Every Last Drop
When you find no more soap coming out of your soap pump containers, don’t throw it away quite yet.
Add a little water to the container and swish it around. You’ll get several more applications of soap.
Toothpaste
The scenario: It’s time to brush your teeth and there is no toothpaste. You squeeze, squeegee, and twist that tube but nothing is coming out. You know there is something left in there, but can’t get to it. If you have spent a lot of money on organic or natural toothpaste, you want to use EVERY DROP! I have tried many NATURAL and organic toothpastes that don’t have fluoride and all the other toxins, and there is one particular one that I love. Send me a note if you would like to know what it is.
Here is an easy way to get every drop.
Using a pair of utility scissors, cut the toothpaste tube in half.
Look how much toothpaste is still in there! Simply dab your toothbrush in there.
Dish Soap
The same thing goes with dish soap. No matter how much you squeeze that bottle, you are not going to get it all out. When you buy GOOD dish soap, you’ll want to make it stretch.
When you are running the hot water for your dish cleaning, just add a little water, swish and squirt.
You may only get one or two more sink loads, but at least you know you have used every drop!
By the way, don’t throw those dish soap containers away. I will be showing you in an upcoming post how to make your own non-toxic cleaners and these jars will come in real handy!
Essential Oil Bottles
Do any of you have a sweet smelling drawer full of empty essential oil bottles? As you know, essential oils can be expensive. Some of oils are LIQUID GOLD! Expensive or not you’ll want to use EVERY DROP. I love using essential oils and when a bottle of essential oil is empty, I have a hard time throwing the bottle away. I just put it my drawer hoping I will find a use for it.
Well, I have found one use for these sweet-smelling babies…. make a little spritzer bottle. Research shows that cold-air diffusing or spritzing certain oils may reduce bacteria, fungus, mold, and unpleasant odors, relax the mind and body, relieve tension, clear the mind, improve concentration and mental clarity and dispel odors. I ABSOLUTELY LOVE ESSENTIAL OILS!
There is a spritzer attachment that will fit a 5, 10, 15 or 30 ml glass bottle. You can purchase them HERE for only $1.33 a piece.
So to make a little spritzer bottle here is what you do:
Measure how long the suction tube needs to be. Most likely you’ll have to cut off a portion because it will be too long. Cut it so it will reach the bottom of the bottle.
By the way, there is still quite a bit of oil left in a bottle, even when you think it is empty.
These little bottles are perfect to throw in your purse or travel kit. I use lavender oil to help me relax. Just a few spritzes on my face, or my pillow. Awwwwww. Lemon, Tea Tree (meleuca), Cinnamon, and clove are great for surface cleaning. (Good to have on hand don’t ya think? Oh, one more thing, peppermint oil spritzed on the face is a great pick me up. Try it!
So, there you have it. A few tips on how to use every drop and to get your money’s worth.
If you have any other great ideas, please chime in. I would love to hear your comments.
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Jan Howell
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