Protect surfaces and prevent scratches
Cut small pieces to place under plant pots, vases, lamps or furniture legs to protect tables, shelves and hard floors. It's also great under heavy furniture when you’re rearranging, so you can slide things without damaging surfaces.
Shelf and drawer liner
Bubble wrap makes a simple liner for drawers that hold anything fragile – from wine glasses and crockery to tools and odds and ends. It’s also handy under items in garden sheds to protect shelves from rust or leaks.
No more tangles
Wrap it around extension cords or fairy lights before storing them to help avoid tangles. It’s also useful for covering sharp blades or tools before putting them away — safer for your fingers and the tools. You can also roll the bubble wrap into a tube shape and wind the cords around it – another way to prevent tangles.
Keep bags and shoes in shape
Stuff bubble wrap into handbags, boots or hats while they’re in the wardrobe to help them hold their shape.
Extra grip
Use a small piece for grip when opening a stubborn jar lid — it’s gentler on your hand than a rubber band.
Cushioning in your suitcase
Tuck some bubble wrap around delicate souvenirs, toiletries or shoes when packing for travel. It adds light, protective cushioning (and can double as a laundry divider on the way back from your holiday).
Crafty uses for kids
Bubble wrap can be a fun addition to a kid’s craft box. Scrunch a piece, dip it in paint and press onto paper for fun, spotty textures — no mess (well, maybe a little!).
Non‑stick saver
Place small squares between stacked non‑stick pans, muffin tins or trays to stop them from clanging, scratching or sticking together in the cupboard.
Scuff protector
Line the underside of your laundry basket (especially if it gets dragged across hard floors) or wrap bubble wrap around broom or mop handles where they lean against the wall — small things, but they make a difference to scuffs on your surfaces.
Wrapping paper combo
Keep a few sheets folded neatly with your wrapping paper or gift bags. It’s perfect padding for mugs, ornaments or anything breakable you might be gifting.
Wrap up your plant pots
So your plants in pots don’t get too cold in the winter months – wrap them in some bubble wrap to keep them snuggly warm.
Drip catcher
Put a sheet under a paint tin or roller tray to protect floors from drips and scuffs while doing DIY.
