Comments on: Reusing Plastic Milk Jug Ideas

By: Tyazah

Tyazah — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 12:36:57 +0000

I cut a hole in the center of the jug, on it’s side and stuff my plastic bag (like the ones you get from the grocery store)in it. I keep it in my trunk so when I make a trip to the store, I can re-use the plastic bags I have instead of getting more.

By: Claudine

Claudine — Sun, 21 Sep 2008 22:19:10 +0000

We wash out our old milk jugs really well and then refill to within 1 1/2 inches to the top with water. I then mark the top with a permanent marker, “drinkable”, and we store them in our upright freezer. This helps the freezer to operate more efficiently and we are also well prepared if the electric goes out. (we have well water, no electric/no water for us)
Here in Ohio, this came in handy last week when over 600,000 people were without power. ;D

By: 1dustbunnydiva

1dustbunnydiva — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 19:17:27 +0000

They also make great disposable containers for a room painting job. And if you don’t cut out the spout you have a little area to stand the brush up in if you have to step away for a minute.

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Mon, 09 Jun 2008 16:03:05 +0000

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By: Beatriz

Beatriz — Tue, 20 May 2008 02:01:35 +0000

My local zoo has a little beach area for children. I cut a gallon size jug to make beach toys. After my children are done playing, I throw them at their plastic recycling container. I saw this idea somewhere on the net, I could only figure out some stuff and added my personal touch for others. Cut 3 inches from bottom and you have a bucket. Detach top of handle and cut about a 2 inch circle around bottom of handle and you have a shovel. Cut 2 inches from top of jug to make a funnel. You may leave lid attached and make a few holes on it to make a water sprinkler. I also cut a simple fish shape from the circle indentation on the jug’s side and made some holes to be used as sand sifter.

By: Meredith

Meredith — Thu, 08 May 2008 17:16:45 +0000

My mother in law uses them for sweet tea. They’re great for any homemade beverage. They’re also good for homemade laundry detergent.

By: TightAss

TightAss — Thu, 08 May 2008 08:57:23 +0000

I cut them up into small strips to use as plant labels. Write on them with a permanent marker and you’re all set.

By: Nancy

Nancy — Thu, 08 May 2008 02:01:07 +0000

I use the milk jugs in the garden. I have 6 and fill them w/ water then when I want to water the plant and not the leaves (as in hose spraying which can burn the leaves on a hot, sunny day) I pour the water on the well around the plant. If you make a well around the plant the water stays where needed not going all over the dirt. You can also put a little compost or manure and make manure tea when you water the plant the enriched water goes directly where needed. 3 TBSP for a gallon jug should not be that strong. If some of the manure goes w/ the watering, all the better, just put more manure in the jug and add more water.
I also cut off the bottom of the jug about 1-1 1/2″ and use it on the sink to hold my sponges, sink scouring pad and sos pad. If I have room in the d/w and the holder is dirty I just empty it and throw it in to wash. comes clean. Saves making another unless it’s to far gone.

By: Jillish

Jillish — Thu, 08 May 2008 01:13:18 +0000

When I was a kid, my dad taught me to overhaul my transmission in my old Plymouth. I remember that the transmission screws were stripped, so we used small strips of plastic milk jug to tighten up the screws. Just another suggestion to add to the mix…

By: Frugal Dad

Frugal Dad — Wed, 07 May 2008 19:20:23 +0000

Thanks for the mention. And thanks for the clarification – a house full of cut-in-half milk jugs does not make for an orderly home! However, it is surprising how useful things like this can be if we get creative.