Have you ever bought a bottle of oil, removed the inner cap, and tossed it in the trash without a second thought? If you nodded, you're in for a surprise - that little piece of plastic actually has an incredibly useful function that prevents spills and allows for precise dosing!
Did you know that this little piece of plastic isn't waste? We've all been in a situation where we accidentally poured too much oil into a pan while cooking or when we flooded our salad with vinegar. Greasy stains in the kitchen, unnecessary messes and overly spicy food - all of this could be prevented if we knew what this little stopper is really for. And now we're going to reveal a trick that will change the way you use those bottles forever.
Why does this stopper exist?
Most people see the small plastic ring on the neck of bottles of oil, vinegar, and similar liquids as a protective element that should be removed and thrown away. In fact, it has a very practical function:
- It acts as a dispenser – prevents you from pouring too much liquid at once.
- Prevents spillage – oil will no longer suddenly spill onto the hob or counter.
- Reduces smudging – the liquid flows evenly, without unwanted dripping.
Leaving the stopper in place or reinserting it correctly will slow down the flow of liquid, which means better control and less cleanup.
How to use this stopper correctly?
Now that we know that this piece of plastic is not waste, we ask ourselves: how to use it properly? The process is simple:
- When you first open the bottle, carefully remove the inner stopper.
- Instead of throwing it away, you turn it upside down.
- Reinsert it into the bottle opening.
- It will now act as a control dispenser, which allows for even and precise pouring of liquid.
This means the oil will flow better into the pan and the vinegar will no longer dominate the salad. No more spills, no more greasy stains – just complete control over the amount!
@cookistwow Have you ever wondered what the plastic pull tabs on the oil bottles are for? 🧐 Pull off the tab on the bottle, flip it over and place it back inside. This helps control the amount of oil poured out. If you've always thrown that piece out, you won't anymore! Have you ever used them this way? Let us know in the comments 😍👇 #cookistwow #oil #cups #bottle #trick #kitchenhacks #cooking #learnwithcookistwow #foodtok ♬ suono originale – Cookist Wow
Why didn't we know this before?
Although manufacturers started adding these caps years ago, most people never thought of using them this way. The instructions for using these bottles rarely highlight this trick, so we were convinced that the cap was just a protective feature.
Now that you have learned this simple but effective solution, your cooking more controlled, your kitchen cleaner, and your meals more balanced. The next time you open a new bottle of oil or vinegar, remember this trick – it will save you time, nerves, and unnecessary cleaning!
