AIBU to ask what object you use for a different purpose?

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I've currently got a large tub of Sudocrem propping open my sliding sash window because it won't stay up on its own!

Must look delightful to passers by.

Has anyone got any other suggestions on how to multi purpose things?

I recently started using an old kitchen spoon as a back scratcher. It works great and I can reach tough spots I couldn't before. It's my go-to for some good scratch therapy.

I also use an ice cube tray for organizing jewelry.

Why do you put a hole in eggs before boiling? I’ve never heard of that.

Plastic shower cap over proving bread dough. Both in the bowl and the second rise in the tin.

Plastic mushroom trays in the under sink cupboard for all the cleaning gear.

Expired bank card to de-ice windscreen.

Enquiring minds want to know.

A staple remover (office equipment) to separate a keyring to get keys on and off.

Being short I use the spaghetti spoon to get thing off of the top shelves. It's quicker than using the step stool that I bought solely for that purpose.

The bendy poles that supported a cat igloo the cat wouldn't use turned out really useful for poking out things that fall behind/under furniture. Also I can use one to push around a microfibre cloth for small-space floor cleaning.

Pringle caps as storage jar caps (jars themselves were bought with food, eg jam etc).

Cat's radiator cradle (also rejected) serves as a cushion when filled with spare textiles (e.g. throws). Also made cylinder cushions using a yoga mat holder round spare textiles.

I use a one of those pink plastic scoops that came with a tub of Vanish laundry powder to dish out my cat's dry food. I buy the big 3 kg bags of dry food as she has to have a special diet,and I find the scoop is the ideal size to dish out just the right amount.

I use my circular hair brush as a back scratcher! It's got quite pliable bristles so is ideal.

A cocktail muddler for mashing avocado.

I use the potato masher to close my kitchen windows because I can't reach them.
Dh uses the bread knife as a back scratcher.

Also I love the chopsticks idea for kitten food pouches.

I use a dessert fork.
I also use my old back scrub brush to clean my car wheels on the rare occasion that I actually wash it.
They also make better dog grooming brushes than actual dog brushes I find.

A washing up scrubber to clean the bathroom-easy to give it a quick clean after use

loft pole to close the bathroom window (Victorian high window)

toddler plastic cups for measuring out rice

An old flat pillow under the mattress to prop up the dip.
A knitting needle to scrape all the dust and hair out of my Dyson vacuum and to push through those tight double knots in DS’s joggers to undo them.

Amazing thanks for this!

How often do you need a dogs urine sample?!

Ladel to close too high windows.
Spaghetti spoon for a back scratcher.

Trigger warning: Slightly sordid one coming.

I use a grapefuit knife to scrape a corn on my foot.
I bought a grapefruit knife because I wanted to be the sort of person who uses a grapefruit knife. But instead I am the sort of person who uses a grapefuit knife to scrape a corn on my foot.

I'd like to make clear that it isn't also used for grapefruit.

Ooh! A fork for a knot loosener. Push the prongs into the knot and wiggle.

Nods sagely, oh yes the floordrobe stage.

I remember it well.

I've been known to use a DVD case on it's edge for the same reason 👍

I saw a tip and now use it all the time.

Use a large whisk to get hard and soft boiled eggs out do the pan - just push and the egg goes inside the whisk!

Store wrapping paper rolls inside wellies, it actually works!

I used to keep a big plastic whisk by the bath to froth up the bubble bath for the kids' baths because our water pressure is awful. I use a shower attachment now instead.

I used a dedicated pair of silicon kitchen tongs fit reusable nappies.

DD used a plastic spaghetti server as her favourite cuddle toy for at least a year! It went everywhere with her!