Tech: 13 common products you didn't know could solve problems around the house

There's a whole host of household products that lead double lives as solutions to other problems.

Just because a product gets the job done doesn't mean it's a one-trick pony.

In a recent AskReddit thread, people shared their favorite products that also pull double-duty as solutions to other problems (One caveat: we haven't actually tried these, so experiment at your own risk).

How many of these products have you found alternative uses for?

Newspapers rival any rag for streak-free cleaning.

Source: XCVIPAPI

Nail polish remover on a cotton ball easily removes hair dye from surfaces.

Source: sansaofhousestark

Binder clips make better chip clips than the actual chip clips.

Source: archibot

Toothpaste can help reduce the size and redness of a zit.

Source: shanirae

Nutcrackers make snapping open crab legs a cinch.

Source: Whizzzel

Hydrogen peroxide may disinfect cuts, but it also is an excellent blood stain? remover.

Source: I_Am_Cornholio_

Over-the-door shoe organizers can also keep snacks, cleaning supplies, and arts & crafts tidy.

Source: sic_transit_gloria

The popular children's nutrient-replacement drink Pedialyte has a secret life as a hangover cure.?

Source: Ennion

Dryer sheets make terrific shoe deodorizers.

Source: ragingcluepromotions

Coca-Cola is a first-rate rust remover.

Source: zerolinks2014

If you're out of shaving cream, hair conditioner will do the trick just fine.

Source: cabiria_p

Chopsticks are great for eating but possibly even better for flipping omelets or stirring noodles when cooking.

Source: 9wordsoverthelimit

Snuggies are great for the disabled, as they provide warmth and open in the back for people in a wheelchair.

Source: _BonBonBunny

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