You’ll love this reusable and moldable easy homemade ice pack you can make at home!
It’s never fun needing an ice pack, but I’ve got a frugal little fix for you! Plan ahead and save some money with this Easy Homemade Ice Pack!
This DIY moldable ice pack is so fast and easy to make, and will save the day when you need it!
Whether you’ve got an injury, swelling, or just have some pain you’d like to settle down, this rubbing alcohol ice pack is for you!
So are you ready to make some homemade ice packs?
Here’s what you need to do…
Easy Homemade Ice Pack
What Your Frugal Friends Are Saying About This Ice Pack:
Patti writes: “My hubby just had knee replacement surgery. The home health care nurse made the ice paks exactly like you described and I keep 2 sets in the freezer so I can switch them out. That “gel/slush” really gets into all the nooks & crannies of any surgical or owie site.
Thanks for sharing as that’s a very important item to keep on hand and makes a whole lot more sense than a bag of frozen peas.”
Melissa writes: “Worked great! I’m going to make a few smaller ones too. We chose green food colouring.”
What You’ll Need to Make Your Easy Homemade Ice Pack:
- 4 cups Water
- 1.5 cups Rubbing Alcohol
- 1 Gallon Size Freezer Ziploc
- Optional: Drops of Food Coloring, if you’re really feeling fun!
How to Make an Ice Pack with Water and Rubbing Alchol:
- Add Water and Rubbing Alcohol to Freezer Ziploc, and zip up the bag.
- Optional: Drop in some drops of Food Coloring if you’re in a wild mood and want a color-tinted ice pack!
- Place flat in Freezer, and freeze. {you can also double bag this for extra strength if you’d like}
- Whenever you need an ice pack, it will be waiting for you… just pull it on out of the freezer!
- The combination of water and rubbing alcohol makes a fabulous moldable ice pack that can be conformed to wherever your owie is! 😉
DIY Sponge Ice Packs:
Need something a little smaller? These Sponge Ice Packs conveniently fit in your cooler or child’s lunchbox, and are so handy for treating any little owie, too!
You’ll love having these ice packs ready to go in your freezer… and you’ll love how easy they are to make!!
What Your Frugal Friends Are Saying About These Sponge Ice Packs:
Taylor writes: “Is not too cold or too warm, it’s perfect.”
How to Make Sponge Ice Packs:
Soak a new kitchen sponge in water.
Place wet sponge in Quart Size freezer bag, and zip tight.
Place in freezer, and freeze.
Now you’ve got a quick, ready-any-time ice pack for those little bumps and bruises.
See… I told you it was going to be EASY!!
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Have you tried making this Easy Homemade Ice Pack yet?
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Judy Mauro says
I enjoy reading & trying out the different things in your website.
I recently needed about 4 shoulder size ice packs because I was going in for surgery. Well I was worried it might break after using it so I only made one in the beginning. I was happy to say it worked & is still working without a leak. Now I have 4 ice packs what a wonderful idea. You have saved me alot of searching time & money.
Thank you ever so much for this wonderful DIY projet
Heidi says
Aww… you’re very welcome, Judy – I’m so glad you found this tip helpful! I hope your shoulders are mending up quickly!
Sonia says
I absolutely love your website! You have taught me so many things that I would have never knew. Thank you so much! God Bless
Heidi says
You’re very welcome, Sonia! I really appreciate the kind comment, and am so glad to hear you’re enjoying the tips!! 😉
Karen henry says
I love your website! The ideas are amazing!
Heidi says
Aww ~ thanks for the sweet comment, Karen! 🙂