Don't Toss That Leaky Flower Vase! This Plastic Baggie Hack Works Like Magic

When a beloved vase starts leaking, it might seem like it'll never be able to hold flowers again. Even if you've tried to fix a broken vase and liquid was still seeping out, there's a way to keep water and continue displaying fresh cut flowers in your favorite container. Rather than throwing your vase away, you can line the inside of it with a simple Ziploc plastic baggie. This will block the leak, keeping the water in the bag rather than directly in the flower vase. Within seconds, the plastic ensures your vase is ready for real flowers again without creating a puddle on the floor. Fresh florals are an easy way to brighten home decor, and now you can keep using your precious vase even after it's sprung a leak.

Products like vase liners and plastic water bags for flowers are already on the market, but this hack allows you to keep using a leaky vase without spending a dime. Besides leaking flower vases, this plastic baggie trick can transform any container into a waterproof vase. If you have a decorative vase that's not waterproof, lining it with a bag will protect it and let you swap out faux florals for the real thing. Alternatively, bags can also be used to turn containers like woven baskets into suitable vases that can reliably hold water and flowers. While vases made from material like ceramic will hide the bag, this trick isn't great for glass vases as the plastic will be visible.

With many vases, a simple resealable baggie from your kitchen will fit nicely inside the container and allow water to stay in the vase. While setting a glass jar inside the vases is sometimes useful, this hack works better when your vase is an odd shape or isn't tall enough to hide the other container. For many vases, the gallon size freezer bags are a good size and have a slightly thicker plastic to help prevent them from ripping. Sandwich size bags are great for smaller pieces. Simply set the open plastic bag into your vase and trim off the top of the bag. Make sure that the plastic rests under the vase's rim, so that you can't see the DIY liner once you add the flowers. Fill the bag with water and add your flowers to freshen your space.

Though resealable baggies are fairly durable and work well for this flower arranging hack, you can use most thick plastic bags. As long as there aren't any holes in it, any plastic will keep the water inside. Keep in mind that thinner bags are more prone to tearing. To make this trick more eco-friendly, consider reusing plastic produce or grocery bags to line your vases. This could also make it easier to get rid of dead flowers. Simply pour the water out, and then remove the entire bag with the spent flowers inside, leaving your vase clean.