101 Extraordinary Uses for Ordinary Things

Unexpected New Uses for Bathroom Items

A soak in the tub can wash away your cares, but there's more magic to be found in the medicine cabinet

Unexpected New Uses for Bathroom Items
Mark Lund
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Dental Floss
  • Unstick a photograph. Slide a length of dental floss under the corner of a photo that’s stuck to an album page or another snapshot. Work the floss between the two surfaces to separate them without damaging the picture.


  • Save a necklace. Rescue a busted strand by threading the beads onto dental floss for a quick, sturdy fix.


  • Hang a painting. To hang lightweight artwork that’s not in a heavy frame with glass, use dental floss in place of picture wire.


  • String a popcorn garland during the holidays. Just thread the floss through a needle as you would ordinary sewing thread.


  • Tie your hair back before you wash your face if you don’t have an elastic.


  • Cut a cheesecake. Use unwaxed, unflavored floss to slice any soft cheeses, layer cakes, or homemade cinnamon buns from a roll.


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