How to Reuse Glass Jars to preserve Household Items

How to Reuse Glass Jars to preserve Household Items

It's your usual spring cleaning day, and you are sorting through old rubble and stuff lying around your store. Coincidentally, you find an old carton in one corner with dust piled on it. As you open it, you see a pile of old glass jars that have been used before, and you are wondering what to do with them.

We’ve got you covered.

Glass jars are not just made to store food; many other household goods can be preserved wonderfully in glass jars. They breathe life into your space and are economical and environmentally sustainable. Another benefit of having these jars in your space is that they can be used to store a wide range of products because they are made in many sizes and shapes.

In this article, we will be covering a list of essentials you can store in your home with the help of a glass jar.

What you can store with the help of a Glass Jar

●     Ideal for dry foods:

Glass jars come in various forms that can be used for storing dry foods in your pantry, like rice, coffee beans, sugar, oats, etc. They are designed with airtight lids to keep those foods fresh and lock in their flavor for a long time.

●     DIY Spice Rack

Many times, some of the spices you buy come in custom bags or are packaged in cartons, and after usage, air tends to enter and your spices begin to lose their flavor. Instead of that, you can reuse these jars for your favorite spices. Label them clearly and create a functional spice rack on your counter.

●     Bathroom essentials:

These jars can also be used to store your bathroom items, such as sponges, cotton swabs, and bath salts. One of the best jars for these are square jars because they are very sustainable and stylish. Another plus side to this is that if you are inclined to create homemade beauty products from scratch, instead of having to scout for containers to keep your products, you can use old jars as a storage solution for your products.

●     Art Supplies

Art is a relaxing hobby, and it's a great joy to have crayons, markers, and pencils of different colors and variations at your disposal, but it can become a chore when they are just lying around without having a specific place to keep them. Old jars can fix this issue. You can keep your art items in square jars, from buttons to markers, paint brushes, etc. Another creative thing you can do is label each jar for specific items. One jar can hold your pencils, while the other is for crayons.

●     Office essentials:

This is not often mentioned, but you can use square jars to store office essentials like binder clips, rubber bands, pins, pens, etc. In fact, small jars with lids are ideal for storing office supplies instead of just tossing them into your drawers, where there are higher chances of you not being able to locate them when you need them.

●     Miscellaneous items:

Think of a box or container for your jewelry, an easy-to-carry-around first aid box, or a kit to keep your sewing materials; all of these and more  you can store in a jar. It’s made to not only store your items but also give them an aesthetically pleasing outlook.

Conclusion

Glass jars have several advantages over other containers because of their multi-purpose nature. They come in various forms and proportions and, ideally, can be used as a storage solution for items in your household.

From the staple foods in your pantry to other essentials like craft supplies, stationery, beauty products, etc., you don’t need to nurse the fear of your items misplacing or spoiling after some time because of the durability and quality used to make them.

FAQ’s

●     Can you use old jars for preservation?

Yes, you can. Old jars are the ideal storage center for canning and preserving your items. As long as they are in perfect condition,  ensure you check for cracks or brittleness and check the lids before reusing them.

●     Are square jars durable?

Yes, square jars are durable, and this is because of the type of material used in their manufacturing process. However, you have to note the type of seal used and study its thickness before using them.

●     What foods are stored in glass jars?

From dry goods such as nuts, cereals, and spices to semi-liquid foods such as jams, jellies, sauces, mustard, etc., all of these and more can be stored and preserved in a glass jar.

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