Does anyone know where you can get plastic lids for your normal-sized (3 inch) cans of food?

[Daniela1982]

Does anyone know where you can get plastic lids for your cans, so that you can store stuff like nails or screws in them? All I see online is for the cans of cat food, which are wider.

[Massageman]

Look for an animal hospital or veterinarian who is opening up shop in your area. They will give away can-lids with their name printed on them, presumably to cover up started dog food cans, but they work on any can that fits. We have a couple that actually fit three different sizes of cans- two on one side and a third on the other- from several years ago when a vet opened near us. Our "dollar store" also has them, but they're pretty poor quality. We also save the plastic lids from various "canned" foods- typically frosting or yogurt for many functions, even if they don't fit cans, etc. Mixing palette for touch-up paint, soap tray, spoon rest, etc.

[NathanDavis]

what if you get the regular container that are three inches diameter... and cut off the lids

lifehack...

[Daniela1982]

Good suggestion but It has to snap on a particular can. I'm not sure any container would have a lid of the right size. Plus they have to be cheap enough to be able to use them for lids for cans that I can put small parts, screws, nails, etc. How come you got 3 downvotes for this? Did you bring your lamprey trolls with you? 🤷‍♂️🤷‍♀️

[NathanDavis]

lmfao no idea... I rarely notice dislikes because when I go back to a comment of my it is straight to the replies

but I just checked on my profile and it seems like someone is just disliking with multiple accounts on all of what I post, so I guess that explains it

why? no idea at all... as long as they're happy with the effort, I do not mind it

on the lids though... have you tried to look for silicone lids instead of plastic ones? maybe those have more variety

[Daniela1982]

I did, but they are expensive, too expensive for the use that I intend for them.

[NathanDavis]

right... what about a store for parties supplies, or any that sells cups, containers for other purposes, they might have plastic caps or lids, as well

[Daniela1982]

Worth a look. Thanks.

[NotTacocaT6969]

The cat food aisle sometimes has a reusable can lid for sale.


It’s designed for cat food cans and has w cute little cat fave in it, but it fits literally all cans.

[LiamJHayden]

These say for pet food, but they work on a variety of can sizes.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0746MLFB7/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&th=1

[SnowedIn]

@daniela1982 what about these ones? https://a.co/g7n4Bd3

[Daniela1982]

I'll look into that. You would think some small pieces of plastic would cost a lot less.

[SnowedIn]

no joke!

[Sparkie460]

You should be able to get them in stores like bed bath and beyond, Walmart, or target.

[blondfrog]

https://voca.ro/14j8TDMqiTFZ

[Daniela1982]

My God, you do sound like a frog. 😂🤩

[exitseven]

I am surprised you cannot find them online someplace.

[ArtemisSilver]

At your nearest 3D printer. Or you could just use a rubber band and plastic wrap.

[MCheetah]

Dollar Tree, Britney.

[Daniela1982]

I'm not buying trees wise guy. 😂🤣🌳🌴🌲

[dustybiker]

Your local grocery store. Amazon too probably.

[Daniela1982]

Grocery stores just carry full cans. Not stuff for empty cans. Already tried Amazon and eBay.

[TallAnon]

I'd check amazon, worst case get them 3d printed.

[jamesgoldman]

Pringles?

[Daniela1982]

Maybe the small 1/2 size might work.

[Jennz6]

Nope , sorry

[Guardian45]

Try a dollar store