Many people think that an empty lighter is no longer useful and end up throwing it away. However, there are creative and functional ways to reuse it and give it a second life. In this article, we’ll show you how you can take advantage of an empty lighter instead of throwing it in the trash.

Discover this trick and be amazed by its usefulness! If you want to see other ways to use it, watch the following video made by Inova ou inventa:

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Don’t throw away your empty lighter!

With these simple tricks, you can reuse your empty lighters in a practical way and avoid throwing them away unnecessarily. Give it a try and give these little objects a second life!

Materials Needed

• Empty lighter
• Butane gas (optional, if you want to refill it)
• Adhesive tape
• Thin wire or metal clip
• Small screwdriver or fine-tipped tool
• Cotton wick (if you want to turn it into a mini emergency lamp)

Procedure

1. Recharge the lighter

1. If the lighter is refillable, check the gas valve on the bottom.
2. Use a bottle of butane gas and place it on the valve.
3. Press firmly for a few seconds until the lighter recharges.
4. Wait a few minutes and see if it turns back on.

2. Turn it into a mini emergency lamp

1. Remove the metal cap from the lighter with the help of the screwdriver.
2. Remove the wheel and stone, leaving only the plastic structure.
3. Place a cotton wick in the tank where the gas was.
4. Impregnate the wick with alcohol or cooking oil.
5. Light with a spark or match to get a small portable lamp.

3. Use it as a mini storage box

1. Open the empty lighter and remove the internal mechanism.
2. Use the internal space to store small items like pins, paperclips, or rolled money.
3. Close the lighter and use it as a secret compartment.

Tips and recommendations

• If you want to refill a lighter, make sure to use proper butane gas to prevent leaks.
• Handle the lighter with caution when disassembling it to avoid accidents.
• If you choose to turn it into a lamp, don’t leave the flame burning unattended.
• You can decorate the recycled lighter with colored paint or tape to personalize it.