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
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!
Tiffany says
Very clever. I like this idea. 🙂
Janel (A Mom's Take) says
What a cute idea. And thanks for pointing me in the direction of the coupon.
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.
Robin (Masshole Mommy) says
Such a cute idea. I might just have to do that, too!
Debbie Denny says
That is a cute way to store it. Very handy idea.
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 !
Christina G. says
I’ve always been a Cascade gal, so I’m going to have to try Finish. Thanks for sharing!
Felicia says
That’s a cute little storage bin. I made a few of these to organize my desk drawers.
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!
brett says
adorable duck tape you found!! yay for fun crafts 🙂
Sarah says
Very cute tape choice! I love all organizing solutions… great one!
lisalisa says
WOW, cute , clever and very creative. Great idea, my oldest daughter swears by that Duck tape. She made an awesome wall frame.
Jen says
What a clever way to store the Finish Tabs because those packages never hold up once you open them.
Kathie Meller says
Now that is a really cute idea! Thanks for sharing. Now I have to get some pretty duck tape to use.