Laundry detergent containers

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Any good Ideas for recycling - upcycling laundry detergent bottles?

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Z on Oct 10, 2015
What type do you have Gail? Are they pour only, or with a spigot?

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Gail Tinsley on Oct 10, 2015
Becky, lots of pour ones. only one with spigot. Thanks!

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- Z on Oct 10, 2015
  @Thank you Gail, that helps me come up with ideas. My first thought was that I've seen them turned into scoops used in bird seed or pet food and handled storage bins for in the garage, but I was too tired last night so just wanted to make sure what type you had before I brainstormed. My sweet grandson and dear hubby are here right now and talkative this morning so I'm having a hard time concentrating. I'm not complaining. Just stating a fact. I don't think well when not alone. Hopefully this will give you a good start on what to do with them. http://www.wisebread.com/15-ways-to-reuse-detergent-bottles This probably my favorite use for the spigot kind. There are so many places one of these would be useful. https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/e0/c4/28/e0c42869e0b033b638168eb7ed75ecf1.jpg
  
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Gail Tinsley on Oct 10, 2015
I know and cutting out the front to hold parts for the garage/workshop. I have Tide (orange) and Gain (green). I just know some creative person has come up with a great use for them! I took the pour spout off of one and wrapped the top with ribbon and put a little chef picture on a flat side for a utensil holder in my daughters kitchen. It was a little too tall and I'm not that crafty :( Thanks!

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- Z on Oct 10, 2015
  @Gail, did you click the three blue dots at the end of my comment and see the link?
  
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Gail Tinsley on Oct 10, 2015
Sorry, I did not see the blue dots and I deleted the last message, Could you resend please!

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- Z on Oct 10, 2015
  @Gail my message is still there. Hometalk puts blue dots on longer comments so one doesn't have to scroll too far. I copy and pasted if for some reason you cannot see it above. My first thought was that I've seen them turned into scoops used in bird seed or pet food and handled storage bins for in the garage, but I was too tired last night so just wanted to make sure what type you had before I brainstormed. My sweet grandson and dear hubby are here right now and talkative this morning so I'm having a hard time concentrating. I'm not complaining. Just stating a fact. I don't think well when not alone.Hopefully this will give you a good start on what to do with them. http://www.wisebread.com/15-ways-to-reuse-detergent-bottles. This probably my favorite use for the spigot kind. There are so many places one of these would be useful. https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/e0/c4/28/e0c42869e0b033b638168eb7ed75ecf1.jpg
  
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Gail Tinsley on Oct 10, 2015
OK, DUH! Thank you sooo much for the links! Lots of great ideas! I will let you know if I get crafty. I do like the spigot one for outdoor clean up.

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- Z on Oct 10, 2015
  @No worries Gail. It's easy enough to miss. I'll be looking forward to seeing anything you do. I have quite a few waiting to be taken to the recycle center myself.
  
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- Z on Oct 10, 2015
  More ideas. https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/originals/9f/b1/00/9fb100f78db746ac826f3647a6b6b01b.jpg http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_C7300J3S2vI/S6ddzML2SGI/AAAAAAAAA-I/J3AJm4jbQMk/s1600/suavitzant_revistero2.jpg And this one just for fun. https://brooklynimbecile.files.wordpress.com/2011/09/img_3173.jpg
  
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Z on Oct 10, 2015
I just found one I want to try myself. These "beads" are made from melted plastic laundry detergent bottles poured into molds. https://www.pinterest.com/pin/113786328055255992/

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Gail Tinsley on Oct 11, 2015
Thanks Becky!

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- Z on Oct 11, 2015
  @You're welcome Gail. Make sure to share what you do with them.
  
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