Aside from dental hygiene, floss is strong and can be used to tie, sew, or even stitch a wound. It is actually sterile enough. Good to have outdoors, you can even use it to fish. Such a small item that works wonders, and inexpensive as well. Most households stock up on this item simply for dental hygiene. But know you know it has other useful uses. You may even discover some uses as the opportunity comes along. Don’t take it for granted.