So you've got leftover bubble film?

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Sometimes you might be left with some excess bubble film. Apart from packaging, there are other interesting uses for bubble film.

Bubble film was originally developed to be a wall covering which didn't  really take off. However, it found a whole new market as a packaging material. It also doesn’t have to be used just for packaging.

Here’s some of the more curious uses we found online.

Keep frozen foods cool.

Grocery shopping, that is. Particularly in summer, keep some bubble film in the boot of your car. You can wrap up frozen or chilled foods to help keep them from thawing out on the trip home.

Prevent wrinkled pants.

Keep unwanted creases from imprinting themselves on the slacks you hang in your closet by wrapping the hangers in bubble wrap. Roll a layer of bubble film around the hanger bar, making sure that the smooth side of the wrap faces the pants, and the bubbles face the bar. Keep the wrap in place with duct tape.

Let kids go crazy.

Young kids like nothing better than to move and shake and make lots of noise. Fulfil all their wishes: Hold a dance party on bubble wrap. Tape several sheets of bubble film together until you form a large square or rectangle, and make sure that the bubbles face up (so that the dancers will pop them as they boogie). You may want to duct tape the dance floor to your floor so that it doesn’t move with the dancers. Freeze dancing is particularly fun on bubble film.

Help shoes last longer.

Place a small piece of rolled-up bubble film in each of your shoes to help them maintain their shape and roll up longer pieces to keep the calves of your boots standing upright.

Prevent pain in long car rides.

Your car seat may be comfortable for short trips, but what about long ones? Make it dreamy by covering the seat and the back in a double layer of bubble film (with the bubbles facing out). The bubble wrap will support your body and provide a comfy ride over the long haul.

Take it camping.

Take a six-foot piece of bubble film with you the next time you go camping. Place it under your sleeping bag before you retire for the night. The bubble film will provide a cushion for your body and act as a tarp to keep your sleeping bag dry.

Support young trees.

Whether you mow your lawn or your lawn service mows for you, you’ll want to protect small, fragile trees and tree seedlings. How? Wrap bubble film around their thin trunks. Keep the bubble wrap in place with masking tape. You can easily remove the bubble film when the lawn is done.

Keep your doghouse cosy.

Bubble film is a safe, non-toxic option for insulating a dog kennel to keep your pooch toasty in winter.

Prepare for a picnic.

Heading out for a picnic? Wrap items you want to stay cold—cans of soft drinks, egg salad sandwiches, and so on — in bubble film. Your picnic will be much more appetizing when you arrive at your destination.

 Keep tools in good condition.

Protect your tools from each other and from the toolbox by lining the toolbox with bubble film. Hold the wrap in place with duct tape. The cushioning will help your tools last longer.

Rest easy.

Make a pillow out of bubble film. Simply fold the bubble film a few times and place it inside a pillowcase. The bubble film won’t get dirty and will provide a gentle cushion for your head. It doesn’t matter if it gets wet either.

Keep your fridge clean.

Measure and cut pieces of bubble film so they perfectly line produce drawers, serving as a liner to keep the space clean. This will also add extra insulation to keep the produce chilled and prevent them from bruising. When the wrap gets too dirty, just replace it without having to clean out your fridge.

Prevent scratches on dishes.

When dishes, pots, and pans are stacked, they scrape easily when they are constantly being dragged in and out of cabinets. This affects the functioning and lifespan of the products. Use squares of bubble film to place between dishes creating a barrier that will limit the number of scratches.

Remove window drafts.

Instead of buying a plastic window covering for the winter months, attach bubble film to your windows simply by spraying water on the glass and put in place the bubble film that will shed dollars off your heating bill.

Shield furniture from dust.

If you’re about to head out on an extended vacation or maybe just storing some extra pieces of furniture in the basement, prevent dust from accumulating by covering the furniture with bubble film.

Curl your hair.

Cut and roll small pieces of bubble film into tubes to wrap your hair around. Skip the heat products and speed up your morning routine with these DIY rollers.

Create a countdown calendar.

If you have little kids bugging you about the last day of school or wondering out loud how many days until you leave for vacation, create your own countdown calendar with bubble film. Cut out the exact number of bubbles and mount on cardboard, popping one bubble for each passing day.

Create art.

You can produce some funky art pieces with bubble film by using it as a printing press. One idea is to cut out some interesting shapes and designs from the material, and paint onto the surface. Press this against some paper or card and you have some personalised wall art, which is also a great activity for kids. Bright colours are best for a bold impact, but there are lots of ways to be creative.

Bubble film can be used to create sculpted pieces that add extra oomph to your indoor or outdoor habitat. Since it’s easily mouldable, bubble frap can act as a mould for concrete, clay, and other materials that harden into yard art. Plus, the clean-up is easy—just peel the wrap away.

Stop car windows frosting.

Just as with window insulation, bubble film can work wonders for your car on cold mornings. Leave a sheet overnight on the windscreen, clamp down with the windscreen wipers. This will prevent frost forming on the window, so when you come to your car the next day you can remove the sheet to reveal a clear, frost-free windscreen.

Make handle cushions.

This popping stuff is perfect for creating makeshift handle cushions. Whether you want to add more comfort to the handles of crutches, or a broom, this will stop you getting sore palms.

Protect your knees.

When getting on with your gardening, one annoying factor is getting scraped or having achy knees. This is where bubble film comes in. You can tape patches of it to the knee of your trousers and use them as protective pads whether you're kneeling on concrete or grass.

Protect your plants.

Anxious gardeners can protect plants from unexpected frosts and harsh weather with spare wrap. Cut and mould bubble film around taller plants, or blanket groundcover and small seedlings in the plastic to protect against snow, frost, or extreme winds. Bubble film also can be used as a mini greenhouse to keep plants and soil warm until average temperatures increase.

Relieve stress.

After a hard day just sit down and start popping away. You will feel the stress start to evaporate immediately.

Chair Support.

Need some additional lumbar support for long drives or days at the office? Remove worn-thin padding from cushions and replace with multiple layers of bubble frap for an easy (and cheap) fix that’ll have you sitting on air.

Decorate your dessert.

You don’t have to be an expert cake decorator if you have a roll of bubble film. Instead of filling messy piping bags (that are a pain to clean), use bubble film as a stencil to make decorative imprints on a cake or as a mould for chocolate decorations. You can do the same with pies, creating a honeycomb look.

Fix A “Sweaty” Toilet Tank.

Since toilets are almost always connected to the cold water, the water in the tank can be colder than the air in the bathroom. Much like it does on a cold drink can, this can cause condensation to form on the outside of your toilet’s water tank and make it look “sweaty.” But you can eliminate the condensation issue by lining the inside of your toilet tank with bubble film. Just turn off the water, flush the toilet to empty the tank, and use a silicone sealant to glue a few sheets of bubble wrap to the walls of the inside of the tank.

When the sealant has dried, you can turn the water back on to refill the tank. No more condensation issues, all thanks to a little bubble film!

Sports.

If you want to see some bubble film jousting, check this out, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LoaEy7CCC1E

If you also need some for packaging, call Attwoods today!

Sources

https://www.rd.com/list/bubble-wrap-uses/

https://www.housebeautiful.com/uk/renovate/diy/tips/a1229/alternative-uses-bubble-wrap/

https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/526500/25-unexpected-brilliant-uses-bubble-wrap