6 Survival Uses for Dental Floss That Might Surprise You

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Tie a small fishing hook to the floss. You can hang the other end of the floss from a stick or just hold it.

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Fishing Line

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Use the floss to fasten a sharpened rock or knife blade securely to the end of a sturdy stick.

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Constructing a Spear

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Dental floss can be used instead of thread to mend torn clothes, tents or tarps.

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Sewing Repairs

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Construct a bow drill with dental floss as the cordage.

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Firestarter Bow

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Run a braided length of floss between two trees or in your house to act as a clothesline.

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Use as a Clothesline

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Floss is thin and durable, so it can repair torn fishing nets.

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Fishing Net Repair