Instead of tossing plastic bags in the trash, use them around your home.
Learn some of the most useful ways to repurpose plastic grocery bags.
Plastic grocery bags have many more uses than just carrying your fruits and veggies.
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Keep reading to learn our favorite ways to repurpose this household staple.
Pick Up After Pets
Makecleaning up after your petquick and easy by reusing plastic bags.
After picking up the pet waste, tie the bag closed and toss it in your trash bin outside.
Stock the Car
Keep a stash of extra plastic bags in your car to catch clutter.
Or keep bags in the glove box for any riders who experience car sickness.
Pack Luggage
Separate your shoes from your clean clothes the next time you’re packing for a trip.
Then, during the trip, use the bags to separate dirty and clean clothes in your luggage.
This method also works to help purses keep their shape.
Instead, put them in a separate plastic bag.
Use a plastic grocery bag to carry wet towels, bathing suits, sandals, and pool toys.
Line Paint Trays
Painting can be a messy job.
Make cleanup easier by lining your paint trays with plastic bags.
Your tray will be clean and ready to go the next time you pick up a paintbrush.
Clean Faucets and Showerheads
Plastic bags can be helpful when completing household chores.
Use a bag when you need tosoak and clean faucetsandshowerheads.
Use for Craft Projects
Turn grocery bags intocraft projectsto make with the kids.
Or, with more intricate weaving, you could craft DIY bracelets, hats, and even rugs.
Wrap the items in one or two bags, then place them in a box stuffed with crumpled-up bags.
Instead, wrap a plastic bag around your broom.
The bag will protect the broom’s bristles and eliminate having to touch what you just swept.
