Category: Reuse and recycle

Leftover paint can be recycled. Most waste disposal facilities allow the recycling of latex paint. Do check them out. However, often you may need to store the paint well before you can find time to hand over the paint to them. The followings are some tips on storing used paint safely:

1. Cover the opened paint can with plastic wrap

With the can of paint opened, cover the can with a plastic wrap.

2. Put the lid of the can back.

Be sure to seal the lid securely onto the can. You may want to use a mallet to tap on the edge of the lid.

3. Label and place can upside down

Be sure the can is securely sealed. Write down the date of the can usage on the can. Then place the can upside down

Well, these are some of the tips. Hope that it has been useful.