Cathy got me a little gadget that reaches in and gets the last out of a jar. It works really well also. Maybe she will post and tell you what it is called (I mean besides "the long handled thingamajig that gets the last our of a jar", which is what I call it.)

I have a skinny spatula that I use to gets bits of stuff out of jars, but it does ot fit in some of the odd shaped bottles. Then I just turn the bottle upside down in the fridge or cabinet and finnish as much as comes out next time before washing the container to recycle. For brownies, I use pasturized eggs and lick the spatula so there is no waste. For things that won't be too watered down I might add a bit of water to get out the rest, like BBQ sauce I'm adding to a recipe, or tomato or chili sauce. Honey, well I get out as much as I can and then leave the jar for my husband to wash, same with jelly.

I want one of those sheshebop!
It's Bobby correct Vacuumfreak? I agree, getting the last bits out are a PITA.
Best Foods came up with a squirt bottle mayo, what a waste that was! The spout hole was way too small and the sides too deep to retrieve a good portion left in the bottle. Of course I bought it at Costco and had a couple of bottles to contend with :(
You do need more than one spatula....I have maybe 6 of them, skinny ones, fat ones, long ones short ones (hey, isn't that a song!)I love a good rubber spatula!
And there's nothing like a good ole clean finger to get that bit off the end of a spoon :)

deborah_ps wrote, "And there's nothing like a good ole clean finger to get that bit off the end of a spoon :)"

If you're cooking whatever it is, the good ole finger doesn't have to be all that clean either :-) :-) :-)

I have lots of spatulas and use them often. I scrape out bowls, pot and pans, soup cans. I scrape off wrappers from butter and creme cheese. With dressing bottles, I add a bit of vinegar, water and oil when it's down to about 1 inch from the bottom. I also consolidate several dressings when doing this.

I use an E-Z Funnel (see link below) for bottles (not jars). I use one in the kitchen and one in the bath.

-Grainlady

Here is a link that might be useful: E-Z Funnel

I have a low tech finger that does a high tech job too.

But, for many things, I use the microwave to heat it up, give it a blow towards the openind and flows.

For things like mayonnaise or other "melt me and I will change into a new product on ya", I will use my low tech device on the ends of my hand, or a spatula or a butter knife.. and if all else fails, I say a swear word under my breath for not noticing the last time I used said product, and throw the sucker out.

I don't use bottled dressings, and mayo jars are big enough to use a spatula.

But, ketchup, mustard, chili sauces, oyster sauce etc, I generally just use the container itself as the vessel to mix something in.

For example, if I've a bit of ketchup in a bottle, it becomes the start of a salad dressing or sauce, with the ingredients funneled into the ketchup bottle, then to be shaken like heck before use.

Or, since I'm a soup freak, many of those little dabs of this or that become flavoring for one soup or another...ladle a bit of hot broth into the container, shake it up and pour it back into the pot.

Jams I don't have a problem with, because I make my own and so they are all in wide mouth jars.

It's nice to know that other people worry themselves about using up that last little bit...it makes me feel less cheap and more thrifty. :D

Gotta have the right tool for the job.

As Sherry mentioned, I like the long scooper for a quick extraction. It's good getting the last bit of smoothie out of the blender.

The short one is good for transferring laundry products to decorative bottles.

The funnel is great for transferring ketchup when I have time to leave it unattended.

Here is a link that might be useful: I Want To Try This

With mustard I add oil and vinegar to the bottle and have mustard dressing. I do the same with catsup and have french dressing. Mayo I buy the wide mouth jars.

Just throw it away and open a new jar. Done deal.

Duane

I use the small, thin spatula that seems to work rather well...also when I take a new bottle or jar out of the pantry I always add that item to the shopping list so I'm never out of a staple that is needed in a pinch..LOL

Linda P

It's just a matter of obtaining the right tools, Bobby....

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Actually I do most of the stuff already listed.

No need to add water to honey though, just heat in the micro. That also works if it's crystalized.

The more I make from scratch, the less 'little bottles' I have. But still, they will be there.

Deanna (who, along with rachelellen is 'thrifty', not 'cheap'. LOL)

LOL Deanna! I love those pictures! Maybe a tongue is the best tool! By the way, is your cat actually drinking Guinness?

I am thrifty and cheap. :)

Before the demise of 35 mm film canisters I stashed a few. On two I cut the bottom off, and put a slit in them (one for kitchen and one for bathroom). Now they fit any bottle, that I sit upside down on another bottle, and stay in place with a rubber band. :)

Moni

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I use the red thin spatula that Cathy posted and sent me one in a previous swap. Works perfect everytime.

Thanks Cathy!

Deanna wrote:

It's just a matter of obtaining the right tools, Bobby....

ROFL!!!! Can't argue with cute animal assistance! Goodness knows my youngest kitty would compress her head if offered a peanut butter jar with a small opening.

I have and use that little red spatula too. It was one of many things in our goodie bag at Canny Camp. Love it! I have to admit that I'm with Duane for the most part though...LOL!

David

Here's what I use to get that last little bit out of a jar..

I've had it for years and I have no idea where to get another... It's not really that nasty looking but the rubber is gettng a bit dry... ( Sorry for the bad pic, low batteries and bad lighting..)

Rita