Look at the objects you see around you. We as humans have done all that we can to make our lives better or less stressful by inventing and innovating. Our everyday tasks have somehow mellowed down because of these inventions. But, contrary to what you think, we are here to tell you that you might not be making use of the full potential of these things. Here is a list of things that you use everyday, that you might not be using correctly…

Toothpaste

How you’re using it: Too much in the wrong places!

On this list, you will find that there are many things that have multi purposes. You may not have guessed it but toothpaste also has various purposes. Toothpaste is helpful in cleaning your car’s headlights or getting that persistent onion/garlic smell off your hands when you spend time cooking. If you are skeptical, then try it for yourself because it really works.

Close up of a person's hand holding a toothbrush with toothpaste on it

Dental Floss & Beer

How you’re using it: Knotting it around your hands.

Dental flossing is a necessity for the health and well-being of your teeth. If you just tie a small amount in a loop rather than wrapping several rounds on your fingers, you will get the tension you need, while saving a bunch of the stuff. Dental floss is actually very useful for cutting soft foods that would crumble if you were to use a regular knife.

How you’re using it: Just drinking it.

There are a lot of things you can do with beer. Beer is not just a drink. It is capable of doing anything! It really is a multipurpose liquid. Do not just limit its use just as a drink. Beer can actually be used to marinate meat, to help support the dark-colored spots of grass in your garden, or as a gold or wooden furniture finishing. This drink really is wondrous.

 

Beer in multiple glasses

Coca-Cola & Heinz Ketchup Bottle

How you’re using it: Drinking it.

Coca-Cola is something much more than a sugary or energizing drink. It is capable of several other uses that you may not be aware of: it can be used for defrosting of a solidified windshield, can help release a corroded jolt, refrain an asthma assault, heal a jellyfish sting, purify the battery terminals in your auto, cleanse oily pots, and dish, and removal of blood stains.

How you’re using it: Tapping the bottom

For anyone who enjoys meals better with a side of ketchup, this is going to be a helpful tip so you better listen carefully. You must have probably heard of the very common tip that requires very less effort to get the ketchup stuck at the bottom to come out. Well, we are here to tell you that instead of tapping the bottom, when you tap the middle area, the sauce comes out easier!

Coca cola can and lawn mower

 

Heinz Ketchup Bottle

Elevators & Chinese Takeout Containers

How you’re using it: Like a civilian.

This is an elevator hack that you will surely find helpful. When you used the elevator, do not just push your floor button. Press the “door close” button till the doors close. Keep pressing the button for a while and change to the floor button you want. The elevator will not make any stops and will directly take you to your desired floor in a jiffy.

How you’re using it: Eating out of a box.

In case you did not know, these cartons that are used for delivering Chinese food aren’t only for storing your food. These can actually be spread out to transform into a makeshift plate. Then, they can again store your sweet and sour chicken when you fix the boxes again. They are truly helpful and also save the trouble needed to doing extra dishes.

close up of a person pushing the button on an elevator

 

Noodles and chopsticks