One morning, Mom left the honey bottle out on the counter to recycle the container. When I looked at it more closely, I saw that there was still some honey left in it so I turned it upside down.
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Art thought I was being a little extreme. He didn't think I could possibly balance it to allow enough time for every last bit of honey to drop into the new bottle.
But... Oho! Yes I did. I just kept the kitchen window closed so the wind wouldn't knock the almost empty bottle off.
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In the afternoon, I was noticing that my soft soap bottle was running very low. When I looked in the cabinet, I saw that the large Sam's Club 80 fl.oz. refill container was almost empty.
But I figured I'd try doing the upside down trick again.
When I did, I found there was so much that I could fill another bottle a little less than one third full.
We fill our soft soap bottles with a little less than a 1/3 hand soap and then add water. It's just enough soap to give you a nice lather for your hands.
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Would you believe after about a 1/2 hour, I was able to fill 3 empty soft soap bottles? Actually, the pink bottle has too much liquid hand soap. I had to transfer some to the third bottle.
OK, I think that's it for today. I don't have anything else to turn upside down.
As the son of beekeepers, if your honey starts to crystalize on the sides of the bottle, heat it for 15 seconds or so in a microwave or place in a pan of hot water to turn the crystals back into honey.
ReplyDeleteI always do that! Empty bottle rarely are!
ReplyDeleteJamie here: I have been doing this, too.
ReplyDeleteI do the upside down bottle often. Liquid washing detergent is one that I probably do the most. You can always get another few washes worth of soap out. I also cut lotion tubes and am surprised at how much lotion is left to be scooped out after you can't get any more to squeeze out of the opening. I cut it a few inches above the bottom and seal it in a plastic baggie to keep it from drying out as I use the last of it.
ReplyDeleteI've tried the upside down bottle but it just ended in a mess to clean up. I swish the near empty bottles and jars with a bit of hot water. Detergents and soaps get used with water anyway. I would put the watered down honey in a stir fry. Maybe some gets wasted, but far less than what I might spill so I call it a good effort.
ReplyDeleteI do that, and as Retirement Coffee Shop said cut open tubes and scrape out what is left on the sides.
ReplyDeleteAnother trick before you do this is to make sure the cap is on tight and windmill the bottle around holding onto the bottom with a firm hand with the top pointing out - what is left will quickly go to the cap end. This is also good for catsup and mustard and other condiments.
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DeleteKay, I add water to the bottom of my Dawn liquid detergent in the kitchen when it get to the bottom. Makes it useful for a couple more days. Have never tried it with the hand soaps, usually keep a refill bottle around for them. But I may try the upside down thing with my honey as I have several almost empty bottles.
ReplyDeleteGood for you Kay! -Christine cmlk79.blogspot.com
ReplyDeleteYou're like my wife. I swear that she would hold onto a 5 gallon jar for a decade if there were a teaspoon of whatnot in it.
ReplyDeleteOh yes, I've been doing this for years! Of course, I hate to waste things! x
ReplyDeleteThat's a great way to get every last drop. I don't do enough of this!
ReplyDeleteThis made me smile Kay. My parents taught me at an early age to do the same.
ReplyDeleteA very good way to get every drop :)
ReplyDeleteAll the best Jan
So savvy! I really don't like those big bottles so I transfer them into smaller bottles that are easier to store and use. I just bought a huge bottle of mayonnaise from Costco and will use a couple (or more) smaller mayo bottles. The big empty plastic bottle is handy for storing screws, lids, hinges, etc. outside and in the tool shed.
ReplyDeleteI don't have as much patience as you do to empty bottles. I do the upside down trick but not for long.
ReplyDeleteI've always done that, with everything applicable. Honey, maple syrup, soap, and more and more.
ReplyDeleteI'm a bottle balancer, too! Drives my family nuts - but gosh I want every last drop!!!!! Thanks for your kind comment.
ReplyDeleteSister! I hate to waste anything
ReplyDeleteAnother thing: I get all the shampoo/conditioner/facewash/laundry soap/dishsoap/etc out of the bottle/tube by adding a bit of water and giving it a good shaking. I almost always get enough out of it for another couple uses.,
ReplyDeleteKeeping the kitchen window closed to prevent any mishaps from the wind was a smart move. It's moments like these that highlight the ingenuity and creativity we bring to everyday tasks.
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I do exactly the same thing. How I was raised, for sure, was to get every last drop. I think all of us who had parents, etc, that went through the depression in the 1930's are like that.
ReplyDeleteI love doing this! Good for you.
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