I have a very bad habit of forgetting to run the dishwasher until the very last thing at night when I’m ready to head to bed – usually way later than I should be staying up! That means I have to postpone my bedtime routine while I round up any stray dishes in the house (another bad habit!) transfer any dishes from the sink into the dishwasher, add my Finish dishwasher detergent and start the dishwasher.
Since this is regularly a last minute thing and stealing precious sleep time since I should be in bed already, any time I can save in the dishwasher preparation process is appreciated. So, to cut down on the time it takes for me to go to the box of Finish dishwasher cleaner under my sink, fish out a tablet and add it to the dishwasher, I decided to create a cute little bin that would enable me to leave my tabs out on my kitchen shelf so I can just grab one and toss it in when necessary.
Since I was running low on Finish (which I honestly think is the best dishwasher detergent – I have actually had some problems with others), I went to Walmart to replenish. This is a great time to buy Finish because Walmart has a Rollback for it until October. To make the savings even better, you can also print the $1 coupon below! I love being able to double up on the savings!
While I was at Walmart I also grabbed some fun Duck Tape with a peacock design. And, since I wasn’t positive I had an empty small cardboard box at home, I snagged an empty tape box from the store that looked like a suitable size for my dishwasher bin.
Making the bin was really easy. All I did was cut strips of the decorative Duck Tape and apply it to the cardboard box in overlapping layers. I made sure to cover all the exposed sides of the box. Then I added an extra strip of tape to the bottom of the box for some extra support.
Once it was finished, I just transferred the Finish tablets from their box into my new bin. Don’t worry – I remembered to pull the coupon off the box before I recycled the box! Since I had the $1 coupon I printed to use on this trip, I’ll save that peelie coupon for my next purchase.
The box looks great sitting on the shelf above my dishwasher. And now it is really easy to just grab a Finish tablet and toss it in the dishwasher with no extra steps or digging under the sink necessary!
Today was a great day for savings since I was able to save on Finish with the printable coupon and I’ll be able to continue saving time with my new handy, dandy storage bin!
#SparklySavings #CollectiveBias
Kathie Meller says
Now that is a really cute idea! Thanks for sharing. Now I have to get some pretty duck tape to use.
Jen says
What a clever way to store the Finish Tabs because those packages never hold up once you open them.
lisalisa says
WOW, cute , clever and very creative. Great idea, my oldest daughter swears by that Duck tape. She made an awesome wall frame.
Sarah says
Very cute tape choice! I love all organizing solutions… great one!
brett says
adorable duck tape you found!! yay for fun crafts 🙂
Carly from The Puzzled Palate says
What a great way to upcycle a box! I will have to keep an eye out for that Duct tape too!
Felicia says
That’s a cute little storage bin. I made a few of these to organize my desk drawers.
Christina G. says
I’ve always been a Cascade gal, so I’m going to have to try Finish. Thanks for sharing!
Andrea Kruse says
Cute storage idea! I just purchased the same Duck Tape Peacock pattern in the full sheets just the other night. It will be perfect for … “something”… I am sure! Love using Finish Dishwasher Detergent, too !
Debbie Denny says
That is a cute way to store it. Very handy idea.
Robin (Masshole Mommy) says
Such a cute idea. I might just have to do that, too!
Amy Desrosiers says
I love this storage deal for these tabs! I hate trying to fish them out of the box under my messy cabinet.
Janel (A Mom's Take) says
What a cute idea. And thanks for pointing me in the direction of the coupon.
Tiffany says
Very clever. I like this idea. 🙂
Scott says
Great use of that folder box! I wish the fancy duct tape wasn’t so darned expensive – I think I’d just spray paint it!
Chrysa says
It was actually only $3 and I have lots left for another project!
Katharine Godbey says
Great idea to keep those handy. I need to make me one. I use that brand and like how the dishes come out of the washer. Whenever I use other brands I end up going back to it.
Melinda says
I put my finish tabs in a new container too. I thought I was the only one LOL
Everyday Living with Chrys says
What a great idea. I have never used Finish but with those prices and savings it might be worth it for me to drive out to WalMart and stock up on a few.
Theresa says
Finish is only one of 2 brands that I use. It really gets the job done. And I adore that peacock print duct tape. I must get some for myself the next time I am at Walmart!
Shell says
What a cute container! I haven’t tried this brand- thanks for the coupon!
Susanna @Zealous Mom says
What a cute little bin! You sound like me; I always end up running the dishwasher at night as well. Better late than never is what I say!
lisa says
That’s a great idea for a container! I need to get a dishwasher so I can have sparkly dishes! 🙂
Anjanette @MommaYoung says
Love your idea to store the finish dishwasher tablets, makes dish washing even more efficient. Also love that they are in a sealed packet and wont harden up on you.
Lena Burkut says
This is pretty awesome – I need something like this for my laundry room
Cristine says
Great idea – this could make my husband actually remember to help with the dishes.
Kelly Hutchinson says
What a super cute storage box! I just open up the box itself and grab a tablet as I go. This looks much better.
Camesha says
Now that’s really handy! I have box for ours under the sink. It’s not nearly as cute though.
Pam says
That’s such a cute way to store your dishwasher packets! It looks much nicer than the box they come in.
Lori Gunn says
I love the how-to directions for making the box. It turned out pretty. The sparkly savings are a nice item to have. Coupons are my best friends when I go shopping.
Kathy says
That bin looks great! I would want one in my laundry room or under the sink where we keep the dish detergent!
Beth@FrugalFroggie says
Such a cute dishwasher detergent bin. Thanks for the coupon!!
Jeanine @ sixtimemommy.com says
We love finish? It’s all we use, love that bin too cute!
Carly Anderson says
I love the storage bin you made for the Finish products! I want to make one of those!
Catherine S says
What a great and cute idea. We keep our detergent on the top of our fridge. This would look a lot better.
Veronica says
I have been using Finish and I love it. My dishes are so clean afterwards
Stacie @ The Divine Miss Mommy says
I love Finish. It really does make your dishes shine. I love that DIY storage bin. So cute!
kristin says
That’s a great holder for the Finish products. We use them and love them!
Christie says
Cute holder, I love the print! Definitely a great accent to hold your Finish!
Tracey says
This is such a smart storage idea! Keeps them easily accessible.
Mel Outnumbered says
Duck tape works on everything! Love how the box turned out. I have to say, Finish was my favorite when our dishwasher actually worked!
Krystal says
What a fun way to store these dishwasher packs…actually, you could store tons of stuff that way! How fun and unique. Thanks!
Laura says
I love how you store it in an easy to reach place. What a great idea!
Shannon Gosney says
That’s a great way to store your Finish products! I love the Finish brand.
Mickey says
Cute tape! I love the idea of having decorative little bins and baskets for cleaning products.
Danielle @ We Have It All says
How cute is that?!? That beats the old container I’m tossing mine in!
Ann BAcciaglia says
I love the peacock duck tape. It is so cute and makes the perfect pattern for your project. Thanks for sharing,
Amanda Her says
I love all the crafts I’ve seen that are made with duck tape. Such a clever idea for storage.