10 Life Hacks You Never Thought Flossible

Real talk: flossing is not fun for most people. How often have you looked at the seemingly one-use lump of floss in your medicine cabinet and yearned to use it for something other than dental torture? How often have you pondered that lonely container, wishing fervently to set it free from its proverbial chains of office? Look no further! Here are some ways to use your sadly neglected string; we can bet you've never thought of these before.

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Braid strands of floss together to create a garland for the world's tiniest Christmas trees.

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Camping? In a hotel? Or maybe you just ran out of room in the dryer? No problem. Grab your floss and make a clothesline; it's strong enough to support most of your wet laundry.

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Hard-to-reach cracks in your wooden furniture? Floss is, after all, designed to clean in crevices... give your wooden bits a pampering and floss out the cracks to appease your OCD and do some truly deep cleaning.

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If your shoelace breaks, you have an instant replacement. It will also make your feet smell better.

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Tie back your hair in the inevitable and embarrassing instance of forgetting a hair tie but remembering your trusty roll of floss.

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When rafting down the Congo River, use floss to tie your fancy beverage to your boat. The water will keep your drink nice and cold, and the floss won't degrade when exposed to water. The piranhas might also thank you for your considerate contribution to their oral hygiene.

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Use it to hang things in your house: pictures, stained glass pieces, planters, tanning hides... Nothing is more durable, and it doubles as a room scent!

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Have a pesky button that just won't stay put? Sew it on with floss. Since floss is more durable than most conventional cotton thread, that button won't be going anywhere anymore.

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When you're on a Pinterest bender and the crafty urge strikes, why not make a floss dream catcher? If minty goodness can keep away plaque, it can certainly keep the bad dreams at bay.

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Use unscented dental floss to easily cut cakes and other soft foods. If you're bold, use to to cut the cheese!