[You Can Make It with Everyday Items!] DIY Craft Ideas for Creating Emergency Preparedness Supplies

No-rinse homemade detergent

Rinse-free detergent useful in disasters #cleaning #disasterPreparedness #emergencySupplies #laundry #dailyLife #tips #tidying #lifeHacks #housework #water

Because there’s a limit to how many changes of clothes you can take with you, the longer an evacuation lasts, the more you’ll need to do laundry.

In such situations, this no-rinse detergent—easy to make from simple materials—can be a big help.

All you need is 500 ml of water, 1 tablespoon of baking soda, and 1 teaspoon of salt.

Just combine them, and you’ll have a detergent that effectively removes dirt.

During disasters, water becomes precious, so the key points are that no rinsing is required and no extra water is used.

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disposable diaper

How to make improvised diapers during disasters #DisasterPreparedness

During disasters, you can only take a minimal amount of belongings, and if you have a baby, the number of diapers you can bring is inevitably limited.

This explains how to make a simple improvised diaper using items that are easy to take with you.

You’ll use a supermarket plastic bag and a towel: cut the bag so it can wrap around the crotch area, then place the towel and wrap it together.

A key point is that the bag’s simple, easy-to-modify material lets you make it in any size you need.

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raincoat

Just cut a plastic bag: How to make a garbage-bag raincoat [Sonaeru.jp]

When you get wet in the rain, your body heat is taken away.

To prevent that, let’s learn how to make a raincoat.

All you need for this idea is a trash bag and scissors.

By cleverly cutting the bag, you can turn it into a raincoat.

This raincoat blocks wind and retains warmth, so it may come in handy during cold weather.

It’s also compact, so you can store it in a corner of your bag.

Keep one on hand just in case.

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paper tableware

Simple! How to Make Disposable Newspaper Plates for Emergencies

One thing you might struggle with during an evacuation is tableware.

Of course, many households have dishes, but after a disaster they may be broken, or you might not be able to go back home to get them.

That’s why it’s helpful to know how to make paper dishes.

Basically, any kind of paper will work, but thicker paper like newspaper is recommended.

After folding, try covering it with plastic wrap or a plastic bag before use.

That way the main body won’t get dirty, and you can reuse it—another nice advantage.

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spoon

[Disaster Preparedness Supplies] How to Make a Spoon

Here’s a way to make a spoon that might come in handy during mealtimes.

All you need for this idea is a milk carton and scissors.

Cut the milk carton and shape it so it can scoop food.

It’s great because you can make it quickly as long as you have a milk carton.

If you don’t have one, you can substitute with other beverage cartons or thick paper.

Since it’s something that goes into the mouth, be mindful of hygiene as you work.

If you remember this method, it will also be useful when feeding baby food.

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Mask

How to make a simple mask you can use in an emergency #DisasterPreparedness #EmergencyKit #EvacuationShelter #Mask #DIY

Masks are essential to prevent infectious diseases and to avoid inhaling harmful substances.

However, in emergencies they may be in short supply or you might not have one on hand.

That’s why it’s useful to remember a simple way to make a mask.

First, accordion-fold a sheet of kitchen paper, then staple a rubber band to each side—and you’re done.

It’s easy to make, so if you don’t have a mask available, give this a try.

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cardboard chair

Let's make a sturdy chair out of cardboard! 'Disaster Preparedness for Everyone! Learn from Camping Experts!' #04

Here’s a handy cardboard chair idea for when your legs get tired.

With just a little ingenuity, you can turn a cardboard box into a seat.

First, fold the longer flaps on top inward.

Next, fold the longer side panels toward the center.

Then tie the box with a string to keep it in the folded position, and finally close the flaps again—that’s it.

A regular cardboard box would normally collapse if you sat on it, but this method increases its durability.

It’s also nice that you don’t need to use any blades.

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