10. Build a Mini Survival Kit
Emergency preparedness enthusiasts often use pill bottles to store small survival supplies such as:
- Fishing line
- Hooks
- Waterproof matches
- Tiny flashlight batteries
- Emergency whistle
- Water purification tablets (in original packaging when appropriate)
Small enough for a backpack, yet surprisingly useful.
11. Organize Craft Supplies
If you enjoy crafts, pill bottles are ideal for storing:
- Beads
- Sequins
- Glitter
- Buttons
- Small paintbrushes
- Sewing clips
Everything stays sorted instead of getting mixed together.
12. Hide a Spare Key
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A clean pill bottle can protect a spare house key from dirt and moisture.
Some people place it inside a waterproof bag and hide it in a discreet outdoor location.
Avoid obvious hiding places like directly under the doormat or flowerpot.
Before You Reuse a Pill Bottle
A few safety reminders make all the difference:
- Remove or completely cover the original prescription label.
- Wash and dry the bottle thoroughly.
- Never store medications in an unlabeled reused bottle.
- Keep all medicines in their original pharmacy containers whenever possible.
- Avoid using former medication bottles for food if you’re unsure they can be cleaned completely.
- Keep reused bottles out of reach of children if they contain small objects that could be a choking hazard.
