When you don't need a lid but you do need a coaster, just pull the top off of your soda. As BuzzFeed points out, it's actually designed to be used that way.


Ever notice those little grooves at the top of your soda cup lid? They attach to the base of the cup to hold it in place. That way you can use the lid as a coaster. While you may need it to prevent spills more than condensation on the counter, when you do need a coaster at a moment's notice you've got one.

18 Everyday Products You’ve Been Using Wrong | BuzzFeed via Elizabeth Bacher