Can You Identify These Everyday Home Items?

By: Jennifer Post
Estimated Completion Time
5 min
Can You Identify These Everyday Home Items?
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About This Quiz

Trends in home decor and everyday home items change over time just like anything else. But there are some items that have stood the test of time and are still used in most homes today. The tricky thing is, as people forget what things are called, or families call things by different names, it can be hard to decipher what something is actually called. Sometimes it's as simple as things have different names depending on where you're from. But there generally is only one name for most of your common household stuff, and it's fun to see how many you can name.

When you think of home items that you use every day, what comes to mind? Is it more kitchen stuff than anything else? Maybe it's cleaning products. Maybe it's storage containers. Everyone has different things that they use on a daily basis, so it just depends on what you like the most and what you spend the most time doing. These home items can also bring people a lot of joy. Using a garlic press every day can make some people really happy, while pulling fresh towels out of the dryer is as good as gold. Do you think you can identify all of these everyday home items? Take this quiz to find out!

Remote control
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This item can really change the things you see. What is it?
Remote control
Light switch
Power button
Curtains
Coffee Maker
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If you can't live without the nectar of the gods, you most likely use which of the items every single morning?
Toaster
Coffee maker
Microwave
Stove
oven
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If you can't get enough baked goods, this hot ticket item is probably your best friend? Can you name it?
Mixer
Spatula
Oven
Blow torch

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toothpaste
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It's tough to get kids to actually use this, but they'll feel minty fresh when they do. What is it?
Chewing gum
Body wash
Hand soap
Toothpaste
coat rack
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Maybe you like using the banister, but this item was built for hanging your winter cloaks. What's it called?
Coat rack
Hanger
Hook
Cubby hole
silverware
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You can't really eat without these items. What's their name?
Plates
Silverware
Napkins
Placemats

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hand towels
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Which item below hangs on things and sees your hands a lot?
Oven mitts
Paper towels
Hand towel
Shirts
Couple on Couch
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At the end of a long day, all you want to do is plant yourself on this. Can you name it?
The computer
The kitchen table
Your bed
The sofa
pillows
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Put these on your sofa or your bed. Or your floor or the storage bench. Which item below can really go anywhere for added comfort?
Pillows
Blankets
Rug
Slip cover

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Mirror
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Take a good look at yourself with what everyday item below?
Window
Mirror
Polished silver
Your own mind
wine glass
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Which of the below are you filling up with the other nectar of the gods to forget about the stress of your day and life?
The bathtub
A glass of water
Wine glass
My bowl full of pasta
shower curtain
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Pull this back and reveal the one place you can get true alone time, unless you have kids. What is it?
The sheets on your bed
Your sleep mask
The curtains
Shower curtain

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Permanent markers
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While you only need these temporarily, they're good to have around for the long haul. What is it?
Permanent marker
Paper clips
Sponges
Tissues
ironing board
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Flatten your clothes on this in order to flatten them some more. What are we talking about?
Folding table
Ironing board
The floor
The counter
Broom
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Life is messy. Clean up the simple stuff with this bristled item. Which is it?
Hair brush
Mop
Broom
Vacuum

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coffee table
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Which item, that has no real defined purpose, usually ends up as storage or a foot rest?
Ottoman
End table
Arm rest
Coffee table
Shoe rack
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Families can accumulate a lot of these, and it's nice to have a place to put them so you don't dirty the carpet. What is it?
Shoe rack
Doormat
Cubbies
Bucket
hamper
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What item below stores smelly things until they're clean, but keeps other things from getting smelly?
Garbage disposal
Hamper
Trash can
Composter

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32 dishwasher
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This crucial item saves your hands from over-drying and getting pruny. What is it?
Drying rack
Dish gloves
Dishwasher
Sponges
trash can
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Which item below is like a hamper that you don't take things back out of?
Garbage disposal
A sink
Your stomach
Trash can
band-aid
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Coming in all shapes, sizes and designs, which sticky item below should be part of your first aid kit?
Band aids
Aspirin
Anti-Itch cream
Antihistamine

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Battery
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Sometimes you don't have the energy to power yourself, but one of the items below has the energy to power most things. What is it?
Coffee
Batteries
An outlet
A light switch
Level
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Hanging things can be difficult, but which tool below makes it a lot easier?
Felt tab
Hand saw
Level
Belt sander
Chef knives
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Which item below is essential to any kind of cooking that requires smaller pieces of something?
Cutting board
Collander
Small bowls
Knives

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baking sheet
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If you ever want homemade cookies, having one tool from the options below will make that possible.
Baking sheet
Cake pan
Muffin tin
Casserole
dish soap liquid
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For those pesky things that can't be put in the machine, this item is crucial. Can you name it?
Deep sink
Dish soap
Dish rag
Scrub brush
Aluminum Foil
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Wrapping up leftovers is made easy peasy with this item. But don't let it cut you. Which item is it?
Tupperware
Bento box
Aluminum foil
Glass storage container

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coaster
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Coming in hundreds of varieties, which item below keeps the rings on your finger, and not on your table?
Paper
Table cloth
Wood polish
Coaster
Reading a Book
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If you're not into e-books and prefer the old school paper kind, you'll need one of these. Which item is it?
Bookshelf
Bookmark
Reading glasses
Book ends
Night stand
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It has storage, decorative elements, and a place for a glass of water before bed. What is it?
Bed frame
Night stand
Shelf
Built-in cup holder

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cutting board
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Which item below not only protects your knives, but also your countertops when preparing your favorite dinner?
Knife block
Knife protector
Cutting board
Prep bowls
17 Telescoping curtain rod
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When the Beatles sing "Here Comes the Sun," utilize which item below to make it a little less harsh?
Sunglasses
Volume changer
Window tint
Curtains
Bleach (Sodium hypochlorite)
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Having a use in almost every room of your home, which item below is mostly used in bathrooms and laundry rooms?
Bleach
Air freshener
Candles
Hot water

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laundry detergent
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Keep your wardrobe smelling fresh as a daisy, or fresh with no scent at all, with this key item. What is it?
Fabric softener
Laundry detergent
Drier sheets
Moth balls
Vacuum Cleaner
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This everyday home item below makes spring cleaning that much more satisfying. Can you name it?
Swiffer duster
Microfiber cloth
Vacuum cleaner
Scrub brush
Flashlight
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"Happiness can be found even in the darkest times if one only remembers to turn on the light." Or, you can switch on this item. What is it?
Match
Candle
Light switch
Flashlight

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Baking soda (Sodium hydrogen carbonate)
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Which item below can clear up odd odors, and add lift to your favorite baked goods?
Baking soda
Baking powder
Vanilla extract
Cinnamon
Scissors
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In the words of Joey Gladstone, "cut, it, out." what home item was he miming when he said this on "Full House?"
Exacto knife
Scissors
Fabric cutter
Paring knife
heavy duty adhesive tape
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Speaking of wrapping paper, this item below will keep your tightly wrapped gifts safe and secure from snoopers. What is it?
A glue stick
Washi tape
Clear tape
Masking tape

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spice rack
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Fill this up with the best flavorings the world has to offer. Really, the world! Which item below fits right on your counter or in your cabinet?
Olive oil
Flavored salt
Pepper grinder
Spice rack