Don’t toss those empty laundry detergent caps just yet. Here are 10 clever ways to reuse them.

Laundry detergent caps are made of heavy, durable plastic with wide bases that prevent accidental tipping. They make ideal cups for mixing paints or rinsing brushes during DIY art projects.

Set clean caps underneath small indoor succulents or mini planters. They catch excess water runoff, protecting your windowsills and wooden furniture from moisture damage.

Punch a few small drainage holes in the bottom of a cap with a utility knife and place it next to your kitchen or utility sink. It keeps wet sponges and steel wool off your countertops while allowing them to air-dry.

Use several caps on your workbench to organize loose screws, nails, washers, or drill bits while disassembling furniture or taking on home repair projects.

Drill a small drainage hole in the bottom of each cap, fill with potting soil, and plant seeds to start your spring garden. The built-in measurement lines inside the cap make it easy to monitor soil levels.

Keep a cap inside your dog food bin, birdseed bucket, or garden fertilizer bag. The molded shape makes it an easy, pre-measured scoop for daily tasks.

When doing minor drywall repairs or painting trim, pour a small amount of paint into a detergent cap rather than carrying around a heavy, messy gallon can.

Cut a thin slit in the top rim of a cap. Drop a small ball of twine, yarn, or ribbon inside, pulling the thread end through the slit to stop it from tangling in your junk drawer.

When moving heavy workbenches, tables, or outdoor furniture across concrete or garage floors, slip detergent caps under the bottom of the legs to prevent scuffing and ease sliding.

Detergent caps make excellent accessories for sandcastle kits or bath play, giving kids durable cups to scoop, pour, or build sand structures.