For everyone who loves a good life hack, here we have 15 of the best! There are so many household items which can be used in a million and one different ways. Once you begin to research these, you won't be able to believe the amount of amazing things you can do with vinegar, duct tape and more! Take a look and let us know your own favorite tried-and-tested household hacks in the comments!
Duct tape is useful for all sorts of stuff, from fixing a roof shingle to repairing hockey sticks.
![duct tape](https://www.awesomeinventions.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/duct-tape.jpg)
Corn starch can help treat athletes foot, sunburn and can even remove stains from your clothes!
![corn starch uses](https://www.awesomeinventions.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/corn-starch-uses.jpg)
Vinegar is excellent for cleaning bathroom fittings. It's also brilliant for cleaning just about everything else around the home too!
![shower head](https://www.awesomeinventions.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/shower-head.jpg)
Use wax paper to line fridge shelves to keep them clean. Wax paper is also good for freeing up a stuck zipper among so many other things.
![wax paper clips](https://www.awesomeinventions.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/wax-paper-clips.jpg)
Use petroleum jelly to shine your shoes and much, much more!
![wacky uses petroleum jelly](https://www.awesomeinventions.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/wacky-uses-petroleum-jelly.jpg)
Dryer sheets make awesome shoe deodorizers and can be used as dusting cloths too.
![dryer sheets](https://www.awesomeinventions.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/dryer-sheets.jpg)
Toothpaste is good for cleaning old silver jewelry. Bizarrely, a lot of people use it to hang posters too!
![toothpaste](https://www.awesomeinventions.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/toothpaste.jpg)
Don't have an eraser? Just use rubber bands instead.
![rubber bands](https://www.awesomeinventions.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/rubber-bands.jpg)
Use your hairdryer to add gloss to your cupcakes.
![hairdryer](https://www.awesomeinventions.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/hairdryer.jpg)
Line the base of your potted plant pots with a coffee filter. This will allow water to escape while keeping the dirt inside!
![coffee beans filters](https://www.awesomeinventions.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/coffee-beans-filters.jpg)
These handy bags are perfect for marinating meat in but they're also brilliant for storing all sorts of things.
![zip top bags](https://www.awesomeinventions.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/zip-top-bags.jpg)
Chalk is great for polishing silverware and for hiding cracks in walls!
![chalk](https://www.awesomeinventions.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/chalk.jpg)
Salt is a wonderful cleaning aid.
![salt](https://www.awesomeinventions.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/salt.jpg)
Lotion can be used to get rid of static in clothes and hair.
![woman lotion face](https://www.awesomeinventions.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/woman-lotion-face.jpg)
Nail polish can be used to stop runs in stockings, remove warts and to seal envelopes.
![nail polish application](https://www.awesomeinventions.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/nail-polish-application.jpg)
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