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18 Everyday Products You've Been Using Wrong

Your life has been a lie.

1. You've probably been ignoring this feature.

2. You've been dispensing Tic Tacs the hard way.

3. Forget to pack a spoon with that applesauce? No problem.

4. You've been storing peanut butter the wrong way.

5. You haven't been using ketchup cups to their full potential.

6. You're probably using the wrong plunger.

7. Chinese takeout containers are actually made to fold out into plates.

8. You're brushing with too much toothpaste.

9. Greek yogurt containers are meant to be folded in half.

10. You've probably been placing toilet seat covers in the wrong direction.

11. Soda tabs double as straw holders.

12. There's a foolproof way to keep your extension cords from coming undone.

13. Pipe cleaners can be used to clean... ACTUAL PIPES.

14. You've been serving juice boxes the wrong way.

15. Never break off more chocolate than you can chew again.

16. You probably don't realize it, but your pots come with built-in spoon rests.

17. There's a much easier way to floss.

18. Soft drink lids can double as coasters.

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