Over-greasing and messes can be a pain, but luckily TikTok users have a solution they can easily find in their kitchens.
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Annette (@reinventing50s) posted a video on TikTok showing how to use a ketchup bottle as an oil dispenser.
@reinventing50s {Kitchen Hacks} Are you looking for a kitchen hack that will make your life easier and save you money? Check out these empty ketchup bottles! 🧴🍅 Instead of throwing them in the trash, turn that bottle into an oil dispenser. This handy trick will help you keep your kitchen organized and reduce waste at the same time. 🙌 Just clean the bottle and fill it with your favorite cooking oil. The narrow spout makes it easy to control the amount of oil and ensures you don't accidentally pour too much. 🙏 This hack is perfect for home cooks, hobby cooks, and those who love to experiment in the kitchen. Plus, it's a great way to reuse things that you might otherwise throw away. 🌿 After all, small changes in your daily habits can add up to a big impact on the environment. Let's do our part to reduce waste and live sustainably. 💚 Don't forget to tag us in your photos! We'd love to see what you do with your reused ketchup bottles. Be sure to save and follow us to join the conversation. 🔍 #kitchenhacks #recyclerepurpose #homemaker #organizationgoals #storagehacks #refrigerator #fridgeorganization #wasteless #foodstorage #kitchenneeds #foodcontainer #compostbin #composting #foodwaste #frugalmom #moneysaver #foodhacks #ketogroceries #groceryhaul #costcofinds #samsclub #fruitsandveggies #freshproduce #5aday #foodtips #ballingonabudget #moneysavingtips #momhack #hereforyou ♬ Original Sound – Annette💄Skincare Makeup &❤️
Annette explains that ketchup bottles make the best oil dispensers because they're “non-leaky squeeze bottles” — just wash the bottle thoroughly before filling it with oil.
A user demonstrated its ease of use by shaking the bottle over a pan and nothing coming out, then you can squeeze the bottle to get the amount of oil you need.
“This handy trick will help you keep your kitchen organised and reduce waste at the same time,” says Annette.
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This trick will save you money by reducing the amount of oil wasted, and there's no upfront cost to reusing items you already have in your kitchen.
People throw away more than 385.8 million tonnes of plastic waste annually, a number that's expected to triple by 2060, according to a study by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development.
Another study found that the oceans are clogged with 170 trillion pieces of plastic. The plastics used in production can pollute and kill marine life, and larger pieces, like six-pack rings, can trap and injure animals.
Reusing ketchup bottles helps reduce plastic waste, and you can also learn about recycling options in your area.
What people are saying
One user commented, “I wish I'd known this before purchasing the oil spray/pour bottle.”
Other TikTok users also had some suggestions for additions to this hack.
One person said: “Perfect! I just used up all my honey. I'm going to clean out the bottle and use it as oil!”
Another user commented: “It also goes really well with pancake batter!”
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