Bubble wrap hacks: Unexpected uses for your leftover packaging

Bubble wrap is a material used to fill packages. After the parcel is emptied, it might seem only suitable for recycling. However, it can be used in many different ways.

Bubble wrap is a piece of plastic filled with air. The bubbly surface protects the packed products from breaking or being damaged. Most people treat bubble wrap as unnecessary waste, but this is a mistake; as such, foil can be used in several different ways.

How can you use bubble wrap at home? You can use it to clean the sink or floor and also put it in the refrigerator. This way, you can extend the freshness of vegetables and fruits.

Do you have some unnecessary bubble wrap at home? Don't throw it in the bin; just put it in the refrigerator. Although it sounds absurd, keeping bubble wrap in the fridge brings many benefits. Arrange it on clean shelves to protect them from dirt or damage.

When the first raspberries or strawberries appear at the stalls in the spring-summer season, you can use them to protect soft fruits. The foil will prevent them from getting bruised or squished. Remember, the fruits must have constant access to fresh air. Stored this way, they will stay fresh longer.

Laminate flooring is one of the most popular materials for finishing floors. It is relatively cheap, easy to install, and extremely effective. Over time, it may show the first scratches or damages.

This is a completely natural phenomenon and cannot be avoided. After all, the floor is one of the most used places in the house. However, you do not have to replace the panels with new ones immediately. Use a clever trick with bubble wrap, and the panels will regain their former appearance.

How to do it: Get a floor polishing agent. Start by thoroughly vacuuming and cleaning the floor. Grab a mop and wrap it with bubble wrap. Pour a small amount on it and rub it into the floor. After it dries, the panels will regain their former look, and the scratches will become less visible.