#41 Get the Last Little Bit

When we get to the bottom of a mayonaise jar, ketchup bottle, dish soap bottle, shampoo bottle or anything else with a thick liquid, we do not have to throw out those last tablespoons. For food items, such as mayonaise, use a spatula to get the last of it.

For other food items in smaller bottles or soap based items, put a little bit of warm water in the bottle then swirl it around until the remaining liquid becomes thinner and can be poured out. Some things, like the ketchup, may be thin and best used in sauces. Thinner non foods, such as soaps, work well when thinned but you might have to use more. The savings aren't much, maybe ten cents or more per bottle but little bits add up over time. If we finish off 20 bottles a month, that's $2 and about $24 a year. Why not keep the $24 for something you like instead of throwing it in the trash?