DIY Gel Cold Compress
Learn how to make a gel pack for injuries, aches and pains with Jennifer Neill's DIY Gel Cold Compress. Be prepared, and make a cold pack like this one today!
Materials:
- Fabric
- Plastic zip top baggie
- Dishwashing liquid
Instructions:
- Use your baggie to determine the size of your fabric pouch.
- Sew a hem at one end:
- Fold, envelope-style, then sew the open ends:
- Fill your baggie 2/3 full with dish soap...then triple bag it! We don't want leaks!
- Slip your baggie full of soap into the sewn pouch and place in the freezer. Cross your fingers you don't need to use it any time soon!
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Delphine Bryant
Nov 07, 2018
When you live in a house with little people you will need one of these sooner or later. I know those little boo boos need special attention and with such a simple recipe you can make a few just to have them handy if you have the need for more than one at one time. I think this is a cool idea and I know I will get a few of these made in the near future for sure.
Morehouse17
Oct 31, 2018
Who knew that this cold compress was so simple to make. This type of item can be a little pricey and any chance to save a few dollars on a necessity such as this is a big plus.Make sure you invest in a baggie that will not leak or double bag.
Sue What
Dec 05, 2016
You are very clever to have thought of this! I like that the cover can be slipped off to be washed. And it can be made to the sizes that work best for your family. My idea is to use a cute fabric for one that will work for the younger kids, and another floral or pattern for everyone else.
Weberme
May 01, 2016
I have made the liquid part out of Dawn before when I had my surgery. The nurse told us how to make it and put in the freezer and wrap in towel but never thought of making a pouch to put it in. So cool and easy and beats using a rag to wrap it in. I did not know you could use different dish washing liquids. Anyone else try this compress/ It works great.
DianeN
Sep 14, 2012
Fantastic project for anyone who watches children! Kids material would make it friendlier for when little ones are injured.
watterstide
Jun 24, 2012
Excellent idea! i use the freezer bags, and 1 part rubbing alcohol / 2 parts water. I will have to try the dish soap!
cat00x 5778923
May 19, 2012
Very cool idea, I've seen the hot packs. I have a "seal-a-meal" contraption with very thick bags that might also work well and be more secure. I would worry about even 3 baggies. I would recommend putting the bags head first then tail first into the next bag for extra security.
t5r9beeme 3766543
May 19, 2012
This is a great idea, I'm going to give it a try. I have heard of using jello but never dish soap
nfrede 2300774
Nov 04, 2011
This is a great idea, and my husband came up with the idea of putting the dishsoap in our Foodsaver bags, doubled, which would be a lot stronger than ziplock bags!!
StewiesMama 768505 4
Sep 14, 2011
What a wonderful customizeable project! For a fraction of what just 1 would cost from the store we can make these for anywhere necessary in just the perfect sizes with comfy covers of our choice. Straps with Velcro can be added to hold them in place. After you put the dishsoap in the bag very carefully buro out as much excess air as you can. This will help them form to the area better. Thanks for the great,truly helpful idea!
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