Every now and then you may find yourself in a situation that requires an ice pack. Whether you need it for a sprain, muscle aches, stings or just need something to keep your lunch cold, having an ice pack on hand is always a good idea.
Instead of spending money on store bought packs which may include harsh chemicals, we have found 5 easy ways to make your own icepack at home, using common household ingredients.
Using dishwashing liquid also gives a gel consistency however after day one it becomes much more icy and firm. Using a bright coloured dish soap will help indicate that this substance is not edible. All you will need is dishwashing soap and a bag.
Icepacks made with glucose corn syrup ensures a nice gel consistence so it stays flexible and squishy. All you will need is corn syrup and a ziplock bag.
Rubbing alcohol (i.e. Isocol) is another great ingredient for icepacks. As alcohol does not freeze, it will also be a great gel consistency that will mould to your body or wherever you need to apply it well. You will need a sandwich sized ziplock bag, rubbing alcohol and water.
Ordinary table salt also works well and won’t be harmful if the bag accidentally breaks. For this you will need table salt and a sandwich sized ziplock bag.
This is by far the easiest way to make your own icepack! This one is great for lunches as there are no harsh substances that could find their way into your food and even when defrosted the sponge will hold water so it shouldn’t be messy. All you need is a clean sponge, some water and a ziplock bag.