# Non Spill Ice Trays

Category: Daily Living

## Post 1 by Eleni21 (I have proven to myself and the world that I need mental help) on Thursday, 25-Jun-2015 14:57:33

This is a dumb question, but I am hoping that someone can help me. I have no real issues in the kitchen, other than I haven't fried things yet. I can chop, mince, mix, cook on the stove and in the oven, etc. But one thing that always gives me trouble is filling ice cube trays. I constantly spill them! Right now, I'm using things that I suppose are used to make something like popsicles. Basically, there are a number of plastic round tubes (two have three and one has four, as they're different brands) and on the inside of the tops are plastic sticks. The tubes with three to a set close nicely, and I am able to easily transport them from the sink to the freezer. Then, when I want ice, I just lift the stick out and the ice is on it. But is there a type of tray that I can use for regular ice? I know they used to make one with balls and a bottle cap type design, but I haven't seen one of those in years, and they could be annoying at times. I have a regular tray that comes with a top, but it constantly leaks. Any help would be appreciated.

## Post 2 by Imprecator (The Zone's Spelling Nazi) on Thursday, 25-Jun-2015 17:53:12

They make some with little sliding lids over each compartment.

## Post 3 by Blue Velvet (I've got the platinum golden silver bronze poster award.) on Thursday, 25-Jun-2015 19:24:43

Have you looked at kitchen aids in some of the blindness related websites such as maxi aids or independent living? I know Ann Morris, which was bought up by Independent Living sold ice cube trays that you filled through an opening and then screwed on a lid.

## Post 4 by Eleni21 (I have proven to myself and the world that I need mental help) on Thursday, 25-Jun-2015 19:35:51

Imprecator, I read your comment without logging in, and I'm glad I did, because it was very useful! I will seek out those trays. *smile*
Blue Velvet, I'm fairly certain that those are the trays that make the ice balls. I haven't seen them or any others at any of the independent living stores.

## Post 5 by ADVOCATOR! (Finally getting on board!) on Thursday, 25-Jun-2015 19:51:40

I never got the ball trays with lids to work. They were better as water bottles for me. I have a kind made by Tupperware, that doesn't spill much. At least, I like them much better than regular trays. I hope this helps. Amazon sells them 2 for $10 I think.
Blessings,
Auntie Hot Wheels

## Post 6 by DevilishAnthony (Just go on and agree with me. You know you want to.) on Friday, 26-Jun-2015 7:09:20

Kind of expensive, but it's worth it. It makes half moon shaped ice. It has a rubber mat that fits on top, pushing excess water out. What's so neat about these trays is that you can stand them up or put them on their side in the freezer. It still won't spill.
OXO Good Grips No Spill Ice Cube Tray, Blue:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007U256D2?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=od_aui_detailpages00

## Post 7 by SilverLightning (I've now got the silver prolific poster award! wahoo!) on Friday, 26-Jun-2015 13:15:01

I simply fill the ice trays in the freezer. I use something with a small pour spout,
even a water bottle with a hole punched in the lid works in a pinch, and just
pour water into the ice trays. That way, you don't have to worry about buying
specialized equipment, or at least not expensive stuff, and you don't spill,
because you don't have to carry them anywhere.

## Post 8 by Eleni21 (I have proven to myself and the world that I need mental help) on Friday, 26-Jun-2015 17:00:24

That is brilliant! I will definitely try it! *smile* But I will still research the other trays, as they sound quite interesting.

## Post 9 by Imprecator (The Zone's Spelling Nazi) on Saturday, 27-Jun-2015 14:12:58

Sounds a bit awkward, especially if you want to stack them.

## Post 10 by SilverLightning (I've now got the silver prolific poster award! wahoo!) on Saturday, 27-Jun-2015 19:53:51

Not really. Its a lot easier to move an ice tray six inches to stack them, than it is
to move it a few feet while holding a door open. Plus, if you get the ones with
the snap down lids, its a breeze.

## Post 11 by Shadow_Cat (I've now got the silver prolific poster award! wahoo!) on Sunday, 28-Jun-2015 7:34:18

Thanks for the discussion here. I too will research the trays just because I'm curious now, but Cody, thanks for that suggestion. Great idea, which I will try a bit later this morning! While I don't spill much when filling ice trays, I do some. That, and I know people who are not even blind that have tremors in their hands, so this is a problem, and possible solution, for them.

## Post 12 by ApplePeaches (If the zone bbs was a drug, I'd need rehab.) on Monday, 30-Nov-2015 17:10:18

Yes I also had this problem. I would fill the ice trays at the sink and then spill
water all over the floor while walking from the sink to the freezer. I got these
ice cube trays with lids off amazon. They are called chef buddy ice cube
trays with lids or something like that. Try searching for ice cube trays lids,
and they should be one of the first results. It has a piece that you open, so
you can fill it up through a whole. Then when you want the ice, you remove
the whole lid and twist the trays to get it out. I mean they aren't completely
spill proof; you can't turn it upside down or throw it, but you won't have a
trail of water from your sink to the freezer. They get the job done.

## Post 13 by VioletBlue (Help me, I'm stuck to my chair!) on Tuesday, 01-Dec-2015 14:20:06

Thanks, Anthony. I love Oxo, they make a lot of useful kitchen gadgets.

## Post 14 by forereel (Just posting.) on Tuesday, 01-Dec-2015 19:09:46

I just buy bags of ice. Lol

## Post 15 by VioletBlue (Help me, I'm stuck to my chair!) on Wednesday, 02-Dec-2015 8:02:47

Smartest solution yet. *grin*

## Post 16 by tough sweetheart (Generic Zoner) on Monday, 11-Jan-2016 10:52:11

Hahaha so true!

## Post 17 by tough sweetheart (Generic Zoner) on Monday, 11-Jan-2016 10:58:34

But another thing that works it carying the tray with one hand and only using your thumb and pointer fingers. Position your hand above the tray with your thumb on one side and pointer on the other, pick it up somewhere around the middle and just relax when you cary it ()don't be stiff or you'll tilt it). It works for not spilling things given the object can fit between these two fingers lol! I cary things (hot tea, ice trays etc.) from the kitchenette down the hall to my room like this with no spills.

## Post 18 by forereel (Just posting.) on Monday, 11-Jan-2016 15:32:02

An interesting idea on traveling with liquids.
I don't have a spill problem, but I'm going to give that a try.

## Post 19 by Meglet (I just keep on posting!) on Monday, 11-Jan-2016 20:56:19

You might try plastic ice cubes; they're designed to keep from watering down your drink while still keeping it cool. Of course, this wont' work if you really do want the water.

## Post 20 by forereel (Just posting.) on Monday, 11-Jan-2016 22:21:44

Plastic ice cubes? These I've not heard of.
Interesting.
I don't think I'd want this in a drink, but it would be neat for them that don't mind.

## Post 21 by Meglet (I just keep on posting!) on Tuesday, 12-Jan-2016 2:14:42

They keep the drink cold, are flavourless, and can be fished out and reused. Win-win.

## Post 22 by DevilishAnthony (Just go on and agree with me. You know you want to.) on Tuesday, 12-Jan-2016 8:16:29

Yeah, but you can only use them for so long. I thought they were neat for a while too, way back when, but they eventually crack and the gell stuff inside them starts leaking out and I'm afraid of what that gell contains.

## Post 23 by forereel (Just posting.) on Tuesday, 12-Jan-2016 8:53:22

Yes, that was my thought when I saw plastic icecube. What's inside of it, and what if it leaked.

## Post 24 by VioletBlue (Help me, I'm stuck to my chair!) on Tuesday, 12-Jan-2016 11:02:37

Plastic ice cubes! Ha! I think I've heard it all, now. What a ridiculous and unnecesary thing, not to mention unappetizing. I mean, what if they aren't properly cleaned?
And you don't get the enjoyment of chewing on half melted ice chips, either. An all around silly idea, I say.

## Post 25 by DevilishAnthony (Just go on and agree with me. You know you want to.) on Tuesday, 12-Jan-2016 11:38:12

They're designed so you can put ice in your coke or something and not water it down. I haven't tried them since the early 90's, but I think I'm still kind of afraid of them. It's nice to know that there are so many options out there, though.

## Post 26 by Meglet (I just keep on posting!) on Thursday, 14-Jan-2016 1:29:20

Right, well...sorry for being so useless. lol

## Post 27 by SilverLightning (I've now got the silver prolific poster award! wahoo!) on Thursday, 14-Jan-2016 9:16:46

You can also use whiskey stones. Which are basically a classy version of the
plastic ice cubes. And you can buy plastic ice cubes with just water inside them.

## Post 28 by forereel (Just posting.) on Thursday, 14-Jan-2016 10:54:31

Useful to me. Someone might dig plastic ice.
Just not myself.

## Post 29 by VioletBlue (Help me, I'm stuck to my chair!) on Thursday, 14-Jan-2016 20:50:42

Oh yes, it's a rather nifty idea... I just hadn't heard of it before, so took me a minute to get used to the notion. It's a good suggestion!

## Post 30 by ADVOCATOR! (Finally getting on board!) on Friday, 15-Jan-2016 0:30:18

I'm scared of plastic ice. Seen it crack before, so it makes me nervous.
Also, what if, Wayne, you don't have a large freezer? If I had one, I'd forget ever making another icecube again. However, this I live in, is a revamped motel/motor-court from the fifties. So, we have small freezers.
Blessings,
Sarah

## Post 31 by SilverLightning (I've now got the silver prolific poster award! wahoo!) on Friday, 15-Jan-2016 10:22:57

One of my dreams is to have enough room for a deep freezer. fi I had one,
I'd make all kinds of ice. I'd freezer juices, sweets, coffee, all kinds of things.
That way, say I wanted to make a bloody mary. I use frozen tomato juice, and I
don't water down my drink. There's lots of other things I'd want to do with a
deep freezer, but that's one of them.

## Post 32 by DevilishAnthony (Just go on and agree with me. You know you want to.) on Friday, 15-Jan-2016 14:42:14

they do make the little bitty chest ones that are for apartments and the likes. I'd love to have one too, but even the small ones are just barely too big for this tiny space.

## Post 33 by forereel (Just posting.) on Friday, 15-Jan-2016 23:03:09

If you can buy a fridge with a 0 freezer on the bottom.
The top of it is the fridge, the bottom the freezer.
Really a space saver.