7 Everyday Items with Unexpected Uses You Should Try

Everyday Items With Hidden Superpowers Radiocity By Radiocity Team Published Jul 09, 2025 [{ "selector": ".custom-gradient", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "keyframes": [ { "offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(100px)" }, { "offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)" } ] }]

Toothpaste Not just for your teeth—use it to clean foggy headlights or polish silver. Short Hack: A dab of paste clears cloudy glass like magic. [{ "selector": ".custom-gradient", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "keyframes": [ { "offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(100px)" }, { "offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)" } ] }]

Rubber Bands Wrap one around a paint can to wipe off excess paint from your brush. Short Hack: Also great for opening stubborn jar lids! [{ "selector": ".custom-gradient", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "keyframes": [ { "offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(100px)" }, { "offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)" } ] }]

Old T-Shirts Turn them into reusable cleaning rags or tote bags. Short Hack: Super absorbent and eco-friendly too. [{ "selector": ".custom-gradient", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "keyframes": [ { "offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(100px)" }, { "offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)" } ] }]

Ice Cubes Use it to remove gum from clothes or dents from carpets. Short Hack: Freeze wrinkles out of fabric when tossed in the dryer. [{ "selector": ".custom-gradient", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "keyframes": [ { "offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(100px)" }, { "offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)" } ] }]

Baking Soda A gentle scrub for sinks, shoes, or even armpits. Short Hack: Mix with water for an instant deodorizer. [{ "selector": ".custom-gradient", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "keyframes": [ { "offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(100px)" }, { "offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)" } ] }]

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