{"id":1594,"date":"2023-01-23T04:15:54","date_gmt":"2023-01-23T12:15:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lenpenzo.com\/blog\/?p=1594"},"modified":"2023-11-25T10:53:29","modified_gmt":"2023-11-25T18:53:29","slug":"amazing-uses-for-plastic-grocery-bags-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lenpenzo.com\/blog\/id1594-amazing-uses-for-plastic-grocery-bags-3.html","title":{"rendered":"36 Amazing Uses for Plastic Grocery Bags"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/lenpenzo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/03\/grocery.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-1595 \" title=\"grocery\" src=\"https:\/\/lenpenzo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/03\/grocery.jpg\" alt=\"plastic grocery bag\" width=\"395\" height=\"593\" \/><\/a>I&#8217;ve been a big defender of plastic grocery bags for a long time. In fact, last year I challenged readers to tell me why the humble plastic bag is still maligned by so many people.<\/p>\n<p>Now I may be just a wee bit biased, but I think I made a very compelling case when I explained why <a href=\"https:\/\/lenpenzo.com\/blog\/id1383-plastic-shopping-bags-or-paper.html\/\">plastic bags are good<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Yes, I mentioned that they are arguably environmentally friendlier than paper bags.<\/p>\n<p>Yes, I mentioned how they minimize the number of trips I have to make when I get home and need to tote my groceries from the car to the house.<\/p>\n<p>I even remembered to note that they are durable, lightweight, moisture resistant, and reusable.<\/p>\n<p>However, as my readers reminded me the last time, what I failed to mention was that the poor, pilloried plastic bag is also <em><strong>extremely<\/strong><\/em> versatile.<\/p>\n<p>Just how versatile are they? Well &#8230; let me count the ways:<\/p>\n<p>1. Place plastic grocery bags in bathroom trash cans for use as a bag liner. (Just don&#8217;t forget to keep extras in the bottom for rapid replacements.)<\/p>\n<p>2. When you ball them up they can be used as mattress or pillow stuffing.<\/p>\n<p>3. If you have a broken arm or leg, you can use plastic bags to help keep the cast dry while taking a bath or shower.<\/p>\n<p>4. Plastic bags are also great for holding dirty diapers.<\/p>\n<p>5. Line your cat&#8217;s litter box with them.<\/p>\n<p>6. Speaking of pets, plastic bags are perfect for picking up dog and cat poo.<\/p>\n<p>7. Use them in your luggage to keep your wet clothes separate from your dry clothes, and your clean clothes from dirty ones.<\/p>\n<p>8. When traveling with a suitcase, plastic bags can also be used to protect your shoes from scuffs &#8212; or keep stinky shoes from affecting your other clothes.<\/p>\n<p>9. Most everyone knows you can use them as <a href=\"https:\/\/lenpenzo.com\/blog\/id56145-my-12th-annual-cost-survey-of-10-popular-brown-bag-sandwiches.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">a simple lunch sack<\/a>. Or do they?<\/p>\n<p>10. Got a leaky bottle or jar? Use a section of plastic bag as a seal prior to screwing a cap onto the container.<\/p>\n<p>11. If the forecast calls for frost, you can protect delicate plants by placing a plastic bag over them the night before.<\/p>\n<p>12. Plastic grocery bags can be used as packing material for fragile items.<\/p>\n<p>13. To prevent messy leaks when defrosting meat, place the meat in a plastic bag, along with <a href=\"https:\/\/lenpenzo.com\/blog\/id1122-the-great-paper-towel-test-what-brand-is-your-best-value-2.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">a paper towel<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>14. For cars that are parked in the open, you can place plastic bags over the side mirrors and wiper blades to keep them free from snow or freezing rain.<\/p>\n<p>15. Painting a large room and need to take a break? Wrap your paint brushes and rollers in plastic bags to keep them from drying out so fast.<\/p>\n<p>16. Plastic bags can be used as cheap disposable gloves for handling unpleasant things.<\/p>\n<p>17. They&#8217;re also great for storing old rags.<\/p>\n<p>18. Use them as a non-stick surface for rolling out dough.<\/p>\n<p>19. When I&#8217;m tasked to watch a neighbor&#8217;s home for an extended period of time, I use plastic bags to <a href=\"https:\/\/lenpenzo.com\/blog\/id4828-enough-how-to-stop-pesky-credit-card-offers-other-junk-mail-2.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">hold their mail<\/a> until they return.<\/p>\n<p>20. And nothing is better for tossing out moldy fruit or stinky <a href=\"https:\/\/lenpenzo.com\/blog\/id4365-culinary-odds-ends-how-eating-leftovers-saves-me-1400-annually.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">refrigerator leftovers<\/a> that, um, need a shave.<\/p>\n<p>21. Use plastic bags to make kitchen spills easier to clean up by placing all your wet paper towels in them.<\/p>\n<p>22. In a pinch? When traveling on the road and you&#8217;re miles away from the nearest facilities, you can use them as emergency toilet paper.<\/p>\n<p>23. You can also use them as a makeshift shoe horn.<\/p>\n<p>24. Plastic bags can be used to coat chicken or beef with flour prior to cooking.<\/p>\n<p>25. While you&#8217;re in the kitchen, keep in mind that you can wrap your homemade bread in a plastic grocery bag. Those who know say the bag will help keep the bread fresh while still allowing it to breathe.<\/p>\n<p>26. By the way, if you find yourself out of bread crumbs, you can also use them to crush crackers without making a mess.<\/p>\n<p>27. When you&#8217;re <a href=\"https:\/\/lenpenzo.com\/blog\/id30565-45-tips-to-help-you-plant-a-successful-vegetable-garden-3.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">working the garden<\/a>, try wrapping some plastic bags around your knees to not only keep them dry and clean, but also provide a little extra cushiony comfort.<\/p>\n<p>28. Oh, and while your busy tending to the yard, don&#8217;t forget you can also use plastic shopping bags to collect those smaller yard clippings.<\/p>\n<p>29. Plastic bags are often used as emergency rain gear.<\/p>\n<p>30. You can also use them to bring home your wet clothes.<\/p>\n<p>31. Hopefully, you&#8217;ve also kept a few extra plastic bags in the car and near your home&#8217;s front door for storing those muddy shoes.<\/p>\n<p>32. And, hey, even if it isn&#8217;t raining you can still use them to waterproof all kinds of stuff.<\/p>\n<p>33. You can use plastic bags to store Christmas wreaths and decorations.<\/p>\n<p>34. When traveling, store perfumes and other toiletries in a plastic bag to prevent leaks from making a mess.<\/p>\n<p>35. <a href=\"https:\/\/lenpenzo.com\/blog\/id16716-when-is-the-right-time-to-stop-giving-gifts-to-nieces-and-nephews-2.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Got a son or nephew<\/a> who owns a G.I. Joe? Plastic grocery bags make great parachutes for them!<\/p>\n<p>36. And you can loop multiple plastic bags together to make a plastic rope too. (For you, not the G.I. Joe.)<\/p>\n<p>So there you have it! That&#8217;s 36 amazing uses for plastic grocery bags, and I know you folks probably have a bunch more that I failed to mention.<\/p>\n<p>Now, if you&#8217;ll excuse me, I&#8217;ve got a little shopping to do. And when it comes time to choose between paper or plastic, I think you all know what <em><strong>I&#8217;ll<\/strong><\/em> be asking for.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><span style=\"font-size: smaller;\">Photo Credit: Dano<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>I&#8217;ve been a big defender of plastic grocery bags for a long time. In fact, last year I challenged readers to tell me why the humble plastic bag is still maligned by so many people. 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