Say Goodbye To Oil Messes In Your Kitchen With The Clever Jar Trick

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Oil causes some of the most stubborn kitchen stains. If you've ever had to attempt to remove oil that has soaked into a wall or stained painted cabinet, you know that it can feel nearly impossible. Unfortunately, the design of most oil bottles makes it easier to spill the contents inside. These bottles typically contain screw-on lids that cover a large opening. If you don't screw the lid on all the way and knock the bottle over, that simple mistake then results in a major mess. Additionally, the large bottle opening makes it easier to accidentally pour more oil than intended and potentially stain surrounding kitchen surfaces. Thankfully, there's a clever jar trick you can use to eliminate this problem. Just transfer your oils into a Mason jar and replace the jar's lid with a spout attachment.

With this new oil storage method, you can securely place the lid over the spout covering when the jar is not in use. If you do knock the jar over, it will not spill as long as the lid is in place. Let's say you do forget to secure the lid over the spout properly. As long as you're able to sit the jar upright as soon as possible, not nearly as much oil will leak out compared to a traditional oil storage bottle with a wider opening. The spout also makes it much easier to pour the proper amount of oil each time. This should equate to less unintentional spillage when pouring from the bottle as well.

This Mason jar DIY is the perfect hack to make it easier to pour oil without spillage. However, you do need to make sure to purchase the right product to achieve the best results. Avoid any spout attachments that do not include a lid to close the opening. The Pour Spout Silicone Insert from Mason Jar Lifestyle is a good option for this hack. Not only does it come in a set of two that includes lids, but they also come in different color options. If you choose to complete this hack with multiple oil bottles, you can use the different colored spouts to differentiate the types of oil in each jar. If you prefer a sleeker look, you might want to opt for the MEM WORLDSHOP Mason Jar Pour Spout.

These match the color and finish of metal Mason jar lids. If you do go this route, you could simply add labels to your jars to make it easier to identify the oil inside. After you place the oil in the jars, there's one caveat to keep in mind. Certain oils, such as olive oil, are best stored away from sunlight. Consider placing your jars in a cabinet when not in use to best preserve the contents inside. Thankfully, this storage method should prevent you from having to figure out how to degrease your kitchen cabinets after removing the jars.