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TikTok Dad Shares Ziploc Bag Trick, And People Are Calling It “The Best Thing Since Sliced Bread”
A dad’s ingenious Ziploc bag hack went viral, as his simple trick showed how a person could save some money. Taking to his TikTok page on August 30, Dustin Hadley, also known by his username “that40yearguy,” demonstrated how people could turn a single sealable plastic bag into multiple bags for free.
In a video that has since amassed nearly 460,000 views, the father-of-three shared how to cut a Ziploc bag in half using a heated knife held over an open flame.
Highlights
- Dustin Hadley demonstrates cutting a Ziploc bag with a heated knife to make two bags.
- The hack gained nearly 460,000 views on TikTok as users praised its simplicity.
- Experts warn that heating knives might damage them, suggesting inexpensive ones.
The heat ensures the edges are properly sealed—resulting in two smaller bags for the price of one, The Daily Mail reported on Monday (October 14).
In the video, Dustin filmed himself placing a sandwich bag flat on a wooden cutting board and then heating a sharp, non-serrated knife over an open flame.
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A dad’s ingenious Ziploc bag hack went viral
Image credits: Dustin Hadley
Image credits: that40yearguy
He used a gas stove but a lighter or even a candle would work, Parade reported on September 11.
The creative dad, known to start off his videos—followed by 4 million people—with the catchphrase: “You’re telling me for 40 years I could’ve been doing this?” wrote in the caption: “Make your own snack-sized bags for kids or smaller portions.”
Hundreds of people flocked to praise Dustin’s tip, with a TikTok user commenting: “I can’t even with the Ziploc bag trick! Amazing! Thank you!!!”
His simple trick showed how a person could save some money
Image credits: that40yearguy
Image credits: that40yearguy
A person wrote: “That’s the best thing since sliced bread!!!”
A separate individual chimed in: “Dang, Why I didn’t think of that and complained about not having the right size bags and so much waste.”
While Dustin’s hack impressed many viewers, experts pointed out that heating a knife over an open flame can take several seconds, with no specific timeframe to guarantee safety or effectiveness.
Dustin Hadley, also known by his username “that40yearguy,” took to his TikTok page on August 30
Image credits: that40yearguy
Knives made of thinner metal will heat up faster, and a stronger flame, like that of a gas stove, will heat a knife faster than a weaker flame, such as a candle or lighter, according to Parade.
Moreover, experts warned that heating a knife over an open flame could damage the utensil. Therefore, they advised against using an expensive knife for this hack.
In the same TikTok video, the inventive dad also demonstrated how to wrap a present with wrapping paper that had been cut too small.
Image credits: that40yearguy
He explained: “Normally I’ll either cut me a whole new piece or cut me a little strip taped down where I didn’t cut it right.”
By rotating the gift and placing it diagonally on the paper, Dustin showed how the material could stretch a bit further.
An additional hack featured in the same clip showcased how to easily unwrap a lollipop. The TikToker noted: “I am a sucker for a lollipop and something I don’t understand is why the wrappers have to be so hard to get off.”
Dustin demonstrated how people could turn a single sealable plastic bag into multiple bags, for free
@that40yearguy Be sure to watch the whole video! There are 4 AWESOME TIPS in the video! 🤯 #tips#hack♬ original sound – That40yearguy
Dustin went on to show how to grip the top of the lollipop and the bottom of the wrapper, before twisting back and forth to release it, as per The Mail.
In a final hack, the inventive father displayed how to retrieve a helium balloon stuck on the ceiling by simply spraying it with water.
Bored Panda has contacted Dustin for comment.
“I learn so much,” a viewer commented
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Sunny Day 1 year ago
Wouldn't it be more economical and ecological friendly to just re-use the sandwich bag? You don't have to fill it up for kids. Put in a kid serving, then use the bag again tomorrow.
Kraneia The Dancing Dryad 1 year ago
Or even better, use lil plastic snack boxes, if your kids are old enough to be responsible for bringing them home every day
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Babs McGurk 1 year ago
They make snack size zipper bags. Why not buy those instead of creating a great deal of work for yourself, with very, very little economical savings?
Rahul Pawa 1 year ago
Exactly what I was thinking. I have all four sizes of ziplocs in my cabinet, but I mostly use the snack size which seems to be what he's creating. That's a lot of work when you can just buy the size you need.
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Roberta Surprenant 1 year ago
D**g dealers have done this for decades, 40 years ago I did it to make packets for certain white powders. Hint, put rest of baggie between pages of a book to limit how far the melting goes.
Kerry Fletcher 1 year ago
Also great if you love the smell of melting plastic. Also makes the food smell like it.
Apatheist Account2 1 year ago
If you're operating at that level, you probably can't afford the gas for the cooker.
David 1 year ago (edited)
"Just because you can, doesn't mean you should". On Amazon, sandwich size 4 cents each. Snack size also 4 cents but I did find a 280 count for 3 cents. So at best you are saving 2 cents per bag assuming it works fine every time. In exchange for your time, plastic fumes in your house, and having a more awkward 'long' shaped bag instead of wide opening bag. I would just buy snack bags and (within reason) reuse them. Or since they are about the same price, just buy sandwich bags and sometimes put snacks in them - and reuse those. We did both when my grandkids lived with me. We also used those plastic cups with the no spill reach in tops (sort of like sippy cups but for dry snacks). TLDR: If you have little kids you have more pressing things to do with your time than slowly melt snack bags to save a few pennies
ABC no seven FCK CENSORING 1 year ago
Heating your knife blade on a friggin gas stove is the best. All the savings from not buying the right size of ziplock bags can directly go towards buying new knives because you fúcked up the heat treatment. Guess when he was young his mom bathed him too hot and fúcked up HIS heat treatment, cause he certainly ain't the sharpest tool in the shed 😂
Sunny Day 1 year ago
Wouldn't it be more economical and ecological friendly to just re-use the sandwich bag? You don't have to fill it up for kids. Put in a kid serving, then use the bag again tomorrow.
Kraneia The Dancing Dryad 1 year ago
Or even better, use lil plastic snack boxes, if your kids are old enough to be responsible for bringing them home every day
Load More Replies... Babs McGurk 1 year ago
They make snack size zipper bags. Why not buy those instead of creating a great deal of work for yourself, with very, very little economical savings?
Rahul Pawa 1 year ago
Exactly what I was thinking. I have all four sizes of ziplocs in my cabinet, but I mostly use the snack size which seems to be what he's creating. That's a lot of work when you can just buy the size you need.
Load More Replies... Roberta Surprenant 1 year ago
D**g dealers have done this for decades, 40 years ago I did it to make packets for certain white powders. Hint, put rest of baggie between pages of a book to limit how far the melting goes.
Kerry Fletcher 1 year ago
Also great if you love the smell of melting plastic. Also makes the food smell like it.
Apatheist Account2 1 year ago
If you're operating at that level, you probably can't afford the gas for the cooker.
David 1 year ago (edited)
"Just because you can, doesn't mean you should". On Amazon, sandwich size 4 cents each. Snack size also 4 cents but I did find a 280 count for 3 cents. So at best you are saving 2 cents per bag assuming it works fine every time. In exchange for your time, plastic fumes in your house, and having a more awkward 'long' shaped bag instead of wide opening bag. I would just buy snack bags and (within reason) reuse them. Or since they are about the same price, just buy sandwich bags and sometimes put snacks in them - and reuse those. We did both when my grandkids lived with me. We also used those plastic cups with the no spill reach in tops (sort of like sippy cups but for dry snacks). TLDR: If you have little kids you have more pressing things to do with your time than slowly melt snack bags to save a few pennies
ABC no seven FCK CENSORING 1 year ago
Heating your knife blade on a friggin gas stove is the best. All the savings from not buying the right size of ziplock bags can directly go towards buying new knives because you fúcked up the heat treatment. Guess when he was young his mom bathed him too hot and fúcked up HIS heat treatment, cause he certainly ain't the sharpest tool in the shed 😂
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