Everyday items often have more uses than we realize. From cleaning hacks to DIY solutions, here are some unexpected uses for items you can find around your home.

Coffee Filters

Aside from brewing your morning joe, coffee filters can serve as disposable snack bowls or even cleaning cloths for delicate surfaces. Check out Mental Floss for even more surprising uses for coffee filters!

Hair Dryers

Hair dryers can do much more than style your locks. They can remove water rings from wooden surfaces, loosen stickers, or even thaw frozen pipes. This Old House has a great list of hair dryer hacks you need to try.

Dryer Sheets

Did you know dryer sheets can keep your clothes static-free and also freshen up your home or car? They can also remove pet hair and repel insects. Find out more at Apartment Therapy.

Toothpaste

Apart from keeping your teeth clean, toothpaste can be used to clean silverware, defog mirrors, or even soothe insect bites. For more ingenious toothpaste hacks, check out Reader's Digest.