Stop Wasting Your Money: 24 Products You’re Probably Using All Wrong

We all have those everyday items that we use without a second thought. But what if we told you that you’ve been using some of them wrong this whole time? Prepare to have your mind blown as we reveal the hidden potential of 24 common household products. From surprising cleaning hacks to unexpected culinary uses, these simple tips and tricks will change the way you interact with everyday objects, saving you time, money, and frustration. Get ready to unlock a whole new world of possibilities with these ingenious product hacks.This post may includeaffiliate links.

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While this much-debated topic might seem like a personal preference, we can tell you “over” is more sanitary, because the paper is further from the wall. Also, the patent for toilet paper from 1891 shows the inventor intended for it to be hung “over.” So there’s that.

If Your Toilet Paper Is Hanging “Under,” You’re Living In The Past. Switch It “Over” Like A Modern Human And Save Yourself From Frantic Fumbling

If Your Blender Sounds Like It’s Giving Birth To A Smoothie, You’re Doing It Wrong. Put The Liquids In First, And Let The Blending Vortex Do Its Magic!

No more broken nails: To add to a key to your ring, wedge a staple remover’s teeth between the coils, then clamp down to separate them — a new key will slide on easily.

That Staple Remover In Your Desk Drawer Isn’t Just For Fixing Paperwork Fails, It’s Also Your Key To Unlocking Stubborn Key Rings Without Breaking A Nail

Stop Treating Your Crock Pot Like A Pandora’s Box! Every Time You Lift That Lid, You’re Letting Out Precious Heat And Extending Your Dinnertime

Did you know there are two kinds of plungers? There’s the design shown in the photo, made for your toilet, and the other, that only features the cone on top, made for your sink.

Stop Torturing Your Toilet With That Flat Plunger! It Needs A Flange Plunger To Handle Its Curves

Put the most heavily soiled items in the center of the bottom rack facing the spray arm. And make sure nothing big is blocking the detergent dispenser; it could impact how it opens and keep dishwasher detergent from being dispensed properly.

If Your Countertop Dishwasher Is Acting More Like A Miss-Firing Sprinkler, You Might Want To Check Your Loading Technique

Confused? Well, if you want to avoid making a crumbly mess while eating this treat, you should push pieces towards the box to break them off instead.

Stop Snapping Your Toblerone Like A Savage! Gently Push The Triangles Inward To Break Them Off And Preserve Their Iconic Mountain Peaks

To prevent scratching, use wooden spoons to stir food, avoid steel wool, and don’t stack these pans. This will also help extend the life span of your cookware.

Stop Scratching Your Non-Stick Pans With Metal Utensils Like A Caveman! Your Wooden Spoon Is Begging For Some Action

If you thought those hacks were impressive, just wait until you see what’s next. We’re about to reveal some surprising ways you might be sabotaging your everyday products, and how to fix it. Get ready to discover the true potential of these household staples, and maybe even look at other items differently too.

You actually need to store it upside down so that when you take it out, you can flip it, open it, and (voila!) the oil is on the bottom.

If You Store Your Peanut Butter Upside Down, The Oil Wil Be Trapped At The Bottom, Leaving You With A Perfect First Scoop Every Time!

If you want your stand mixer to work even better, chill the bowl and beater. When they’re cold, they’ll help you whip up the loftiest, fluffiest dessert possible.

If Your Kitchenaid Stand Mixer Is Acting More Like A Sauna For Your Cream, It’s Time To Give It A Chill Pill (Literally) In The Fridge Before Whipping

This method will result in blotchy, streaky results. Plus, touching your skin with your fingers all the time can do more harm than good. Instead, use a damp makeup sponge like the EcoTools Total Perfecting Blender or foundation brush.

Stop Finger Painting Your Face! Your Foundation Sponge Is Begging For A Promotion From The Makeup Bag

Did you ever consider why there’s a hole in the middle of spaghetti spoons? You’re supposed to use that hole to determine how much spaghetti to cook per person. Genius!

Stop Eyeballing Your Spaghetti Like A Culinary Rookie! That Hole In The Middle Of Your Spaghetti Spoon Isn’t Just For Show, It’s Your Built-In Portion Control

Always empty the iron’s water tank before putting the iron away, especially if you store it on its soleplate. This keeps excess water from damaging the internal parts and leaking through and discoloring the soleplate.

If Your Iron Is Spitting More Than Your Toddler At Mealtime, It’s Time To Break Its Bad Habit Of Storing Water Inside

Zero degrees (or even lower) is the best temp for long-term frozen food storage, so set your freezer as low as it will go. And if you find that your ice cream gets too hard to scoop, store it on the door where the temperature will be the highest.

If Your Reusable Freezer Bags Are Looking More Like Reusable Soup Bags, You Might Need To Turn That Freezer Temperature Down A Notch!

Before chopping, cut food into chunks for even processing. This also helps to drop chopped pieces through the feed tube while the food processor’s in operation, instead of loading them all in the bowl before you start.

Your Food Processor Isn’t A Magic Wand! It Can’t Turn Whole Potatoes Into Mashed Masterpieces In Seconds. Chop Your Ingredients Before Throwing Them In, Or Risk A Chunky Mess And A Grumpy Motor