If you use it to hold plastic grocery bags, you can cut an X shaped slit on the lid, then pull the bags through--you wouldn't even have to open it. They could also be used for storing small amounts of dry goods--beans, lentils, peas, rice. You could premeasure them for certain recipes. If you have a baby, they would make awesome containers for bringing formula powder and dry cereal on a trip. ... View related article.
I don't. I use regular detergent I get on sale (and with coupons). I found it made no difference, although I started with dye and fragrance free. ... View related article.