Many of the products you have at home are made to make your life easier, but you are suddenly suddenly annoyed at how even the simplest things have to look too complicated when you need them. The fact is, many of the products you use are far more functional than you might think - you just might not know how to use them. Doubt? Then check out some of the following tips and then tell us which ones are new to you:

1 - Canister / plate

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If you open the box of your Chinese food, you'll have some sort of disposable plate, you know?

2 - Brush your teeth

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You need far less toothpaste than you are used to seeing in commercials for these products. An amount corresponding to one pea grain is needed. The idea that you need to fill the entire toothbrush with toothpaste is just to make you consume more and therefore buy more.

3 - Tic tac

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The lid of these tablets serves as a dispenser.

4 - Dessert Lid

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The laminated lid of these little pots turns into a spoon. Even better if you are sure that it is very clean.

5 - Firm straw

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Soda cans, juices and the like usually have an ideal seal space to fit a straw.

6 - Thong

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Make a knot when flossing and avoid cutting your fingers.

7 - Plunger

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This is the ideal plunger for toilets. Most people use plungers without this specific tip shape, but those are ideas for sinks and drains only.

8 - Coaster

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The lid that comes with your soda cup can also be used as a cup holder, you know that? She has the right fit for that.

9 - Spoon Holder

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Also known as a hole in the pan handle.