16 Daiso Items You Never Knew You Needed

Although you can also find some alternatives at RM2 stores, the Japanese retail chain has made its way into most of our homes with their nifty RM5.90 products.

One of the most popular items is the puff sponge detergent (not to be mistaken with another makeup cleaner also sold at Daiso).

Many reviewers explain how this works wonders to clean makeup brushes and sponges, even if they're oily. 

Its previous packaging used to look like this:

If you're someone who loves making sure that the toothpaste is squeezed from the bottom, this is a great tool to have.

It also prevents fights with other people at home who squeeze their toothpaste from the middle or who just don't care at all. :p

Probably one of the best toilet creations in my eyes, this toothbrush holder is that small detail that helps keep things tidy in your daily routine. 

Instead of dumping your toothbrush into any old cup or laying it around the sink, it can save you on space. It helps that it looks so pretty too!

If you cook, this little gadget for the sink can make it easier for you to throw bits of trash like eggshells and vegetable peels. It's also good if you're recycling these items as plant fertiliser.

The best part is that you can seal it up to prevent any stench.

These are good for saving space around the house, especially when storing items on shelves or in cupboards.

Instead of just stuffing packets and bottles all in one place, it can help in making things look neater. The store has several different types of wire racks in multiple colours.

Although there are a few hacks to peeling garlic, you can try this little tool that requires you to simply roll the garlic and the peel will slide off.

If you have kids, this will keep them occupied while you cook too. :p

If you're always losing the dishwashing sponge in the sink, this silicone holder is good for storing it when it's not being used.

It also looks tidier instead of leaving the sponge lying around the sink area.

Instead of pouring liquid out from the spout and potentially spilling it everywhere, this bottle has a special pump that makes it easier for you to remove liquid.

You can use it for your skincare routine if the product requires a cotton pad or cloth or for anything else that you only need a specific amount.

People have raved a lot about this lint remover that's apparently extremely good at removing the biji-biji that develops on clothes. 

Unlike the typical lint rollers, this device can pick out visible fuzzballs within seconds. Take note that it needs a set of batteries to function.

You can see how it works here.

This mini trash bin is made to fit most car cup holders. So no more leaving receipts and sweet wrappers lying around the car!

Here's a little gadget that's good for transferring liquids into smaller containers, especially if you want to carry travel-sized items. Just transfer shampoo and skincare liquids into small bottles with this pipette. 

It's also useful for measuring plant fertiliser and pesticide for all you plant enthusiasts.

Daiso has an assortment of storage containers in different sizes. And the best part is that they can also be stacked.

These are great for organising items, like tools, wires, ingredients, shoes, or beauty products and brushes. Anything really!

Even if you're not travelling, these are good for storing away any unused winter clothes or blankets and more.

All you need to do is fold them neatly and use a house vacuum to suck out the air. It's a really easy way to save on storage space. They come in multiple sizes.

Keep your floors scratch-free with these little chair leg caps. It also helps to reduce noise of chairs being dragged around the house. 

If you're finding it hard to remove stains from tile grooves, tarnished cutlery, or adhesive residue, this melamine sponge is said to be able to clean these and other difficult stains.

Just rub it gently on the parts that you want to clean and they will disappear like magic.

However, I'm all for saving the environment, so only use this if truly necessary. Otherwise, there are other eco-friendly liquids and cleaning agents that you can use on most stains.

TBH, I was skeptical of this stainless steel soap bar that everyone has been raving about ever since Daiso started selling them.

But surprisingly, they've been said to work wonders in removing strong odours from your hands, especially garlic, onion, or fish smells. It has something to do with the chemistry between sulphur in food and stainless steel. Apparently, this means that you can also use any stainless steel item around the house.

Just take note that it's meant to be used as odour-eaters and not for hygienic purposes. So you'll still need to use soap if you want your hands thoroughly cleaned.