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    Home » Crafts & DIY » Homemade Ice Pack

    Homemade Ice Pack

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    Homemade Ice Pack

    DIY Homemade Ice Pack

    W is an active little guy so we have lots of bumps and bruises. He will usually let me put ice on him for a few minutes. I definitely prefer ice packs to bags of ice. It’s easier to grab them and go.

    But ice packs are expensive!

    I found a great DIY alternative to the ice packs you get at the store.

    DIY Homemade Ice Pack Dawn Dishwashing Soap

    Dawn Dishwashing Liquid & Rubbing Alcohol

    Check your cabinets and you might discover you have all of the supplies to make your own ice packs!

    What you need:

    • Dawn dishwashing liquid
    • Rubbing alcohol
    • Measuring cup
    • Ziploc freezer bags (I usually use quart size)
    • Packing tape
    To make my homemade ice packs, I use 2 parts Dawn to 1 part rubbing alcohol. Usually this is 1 cup Dawn and 1/2 cup rubbing alcohol. It all depends on the size of the ice pack you want to make.
    Homemade Ice Pack Packing Tape Tip

    Seal it with Packing Tape

    If you’re worried about leaking, I have a simple solution. Use packing tape and double bag!

    I pour the mixture into the first bag and seal it after getting out as much air as possible. Then seal it with packing tape.

    Homemade Ice Pack Double Bag It!

    Double Bag Homemade Ice Pack to Prevent Leaks

    Once you’ve sealed the first bag, slide it into a second  bag. Seal that one with packing tape as well. This will definitely help prevent leaks!

    Put it in the freezer for a few hours. It will get very cold but will still be flexible making it the perfect DIY ice pack for lot cheaper than the ones you buy at the store!

    Cheap DIY Homemade Ice Pack

     Do you have any DIY tips that help your family save money?

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    About Mariah

    Mariah is the mom of 2 and a former educator (preschool - 4th grade & special education) with a degree in human development. As a busy mom living in with a multi-generational family under one roof (with 4 dogs!), life is sometimes chaotic! She aims to share easy ideas that we can all use in our lives! Read more about Mariah!

    Comments

    1. Erin @ Making Memories says

      July 16, 2012 at 10:49 am

      How cool is this!!!

      Reply
    2. Sierra says

      February 18, 2014 at 3:28 pm

      Are they reusable? Thanks!

      Reply
      • Mariah Moon says

        February 18, 2014 at 3:53 pm

        Sierra, they are but just watch the tape as you use them multiple time to make sure it is sealed well!

        Reply
    3. Elizabeth says

      June 26, 2019 at 7:49 pm

      Thank you Mariah! We are retired and now plan on RV traveling. It will come in handy for me, because I’m unable to take the heat. This gives me another way to do central cooling. Blessings!
      Elizabeth

      Reply
    4. Joanie Rice says

      July 4, 2022 at 12:19 pm

      I slide these down into my husband’s old cargo pants pocket. Perfect use for the pocket Protect your skin. Have a good day.

      Reply
    5. Kayla says

      August 24, 2022 at 3:42 pm

      Perfect! Do you know about how long it stays cold?

      Reply

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