31 Household Products You're Underusing
You probably use hydrogen peroxide, salt, honey, and coffee filters on the daily for basic stuff like cooking, cleaning, eating, and drinking. But did you know there are way more cool uses for these household products than you could have possibly imagined? We've rounded up 31 items around your home that you're vastly underusing. Prepare for some serious eye-opening info!
Paint Chips
Make a pretty ombré chandelier using punch-out paint chips. Find more uses here.
Lemons
Get rid of bad odors in your sneakers by placing lemon peels inside of them. Find more uses here.
Coffee Filters
Ensure there's no scratching when you stack your plates by placing a coffee filter between each one. Find more uses here.
Honey
Make your own mouthwash using honey — it tastes so much better than store-bought versions. Find more uses here.
Baby Powder
Set your makeup with a light dusting of baby powder. Find more uses here.
Pool Noodles
Make your trampoline a heck of a lot cuter (and safer!) by wrapping pool noodles around the springs. Find more uses here.
Glass Bottles
Turn your glass bottles into stylish frosted vases. Here's how to do it.
Teabags
If you want your wooden furniture to look rustic and vintage, paint the furniture with teabags after brushing them with steel wool and vinegar. Find more uses here.
Salt
Boost your laundry by adding one cup of salt when washing brightly colored clothes — it will make the colors vibrant again. Find more uses here.
Old T-Shirts
Make your old t-shirts into reusable grocery bags. Find more uses here.
Leftover Halloween Candy
Make your leftover Halloween candy into a yummy trail mix — candy corn and M&M's will make it taste extra sweet. Find more uses here.
Vodka
Use vodka to make your own deodorant. Find more uses here.
Lint Roller
Clean your speakers by sweeping a lint roller over them to gather the dust. This way, you won't push it into the mesh. Find more uses here.
Stale Bread
Make a special treat for the birds that inhabit your yard using stale bread. Find more uses here.
Plastic Bags
Make a holiday wreath with extra plastic bags. Find more uses here.
Lemon Rinds
Make cute soaps using lemon rinds. Here's how to do it.
Rubbing Alcohol
Get rid of scuff marks on your floor with a dab of rubbing alcohol. Find more uses here.
Rubber Bands
For a unique pattern on your Easter eggs, wrap rubber bands around them and dip them in dye. Find more uses here.
Leftover Flowers
Create a lovely fragrance from leftover flowers by making scented water — dab a little on your wrists. Find more uses here.
Toothpaste
Defog reflective surfaces with a smear of toothpaste. Find more uses here.
Apple Cider Vinegar
For a quick facial toner, mix one part apple cider vinegar and two parts water to soften and clean your skin. Find more uses here.
Coffee Grounds
Use coffee grounds to make soap. Here's how to do it.
Coke
Pour Coke in your compost for increased acidity, added sugar, and happier microorganisms. Find more uses here.
Old Keys
Make an interesting wind chime with your old keys. Find more uses here.
Hydrogen Peroxide
Mix equal parts hydrogen peroxide and water in a spray bottle and spritz on your fruits and vegetables to get rid of the dirt and chemicals. Find more uses here.
Old Toothbrushes
Remove dirt from your jewelry using dish soap and an old toothbrush. Find more uses here.
Orange Peels
Rub orange peels on your skin to act as a natural bug repellent. Find more uses here.
Corks
Hollow out corks to make adorable planters for small plants. Find more uses here.
Old Maps
Make your old maps into chic, vintage coasters. Find more uses here.
Tape
Create a makeshift Band-Aid using tape and some gauze. Find more uses here.