Useful life hacks for repair and home. Found 12 uses for paper clips

The purchase of a stationery set eliminates many problems: no need to run around the shops in search of buttons and paper clips, all the items in the set are matched by color and delight the eye. But as time passes, it turns out that the items from the set are not used equally, and a large number of unused paper clips have accumulated in the office.

I offer you a few ideas that will tell you how you can use binders, office clips for papers and documents.

Method 1: smartphone stand

Two large clips can be used to make a comfortable smartphone stand, from which you can watch your favorite movies. To do this, connect the moving parts of the first clamp at the top, put the second clamp on them, and also connect its moving parts.

After that, bend the stand and install for use.

Method 2: paint brush

If you urgently need to touch up a faded wall or a scratched car doorstep, there's no need to run to the hardware store for a brush. From a paper holder and a sponge for washing dishes, you can easily make a paint brush, which will allow you to quickly and accurately paint any surface. To do this, the sponge must be folded in half with the foam side out and fastened with a paper clip, and the moving parts of the clip should be lifted and used as a handle. The clip will prevent excessive absorption of paint into the sponge and will not allow your hands to get dirty.

Method 3: storage system

Everyone is familiar with the ability of wired headphones to independently tie into complex knots, not only in your pocket, but also in a backpack, and even on a table. To prevent this from happening, they can be rolled up and secured with a clip, while the movable parts can be lifted up and used as a loop to hang the headphones on a hook.

Method 4: fixing measurements

When making any measurements with a construction tape measure, one of the problems is "do not forget how much is measured there." Using a clamp to fix measurements will solve this problem, and the measurements themselves will become more accurate. And it will be possible to record the measured distance later.

Method 5: polymer tube

The use of soft polymeric tubes makes the use of their contents very convenient at the initial stage, while the tube is full. But as soon as less than half the volume remains in it, the contents begin to move inside the tube, making it difficult to extrude. Using the paper clip, you can reduce and fix the size of the tube, and then it will become convenient to use again.

Method 6: protecting furniture from a heating element

When working with a soldering iron, you need to be especially careful, because even a light touch of the heating element on the surface of the furniture can damage it. You can protect furniture from damage by putting a paper clip on the soldering iron.

Method 7: stationery knife

When removing dull sections of a clerical knife, you may encounter the fact that fragments can fly out in an unknown direction, and then you have to search for them on the floor for a long time. To prevent the fragment from flying away, break off dull sections with a paper clip. In this case, the metal fragment will remain sandwiched between the flaps of the binder.

Method 8: small packages

Spices will stop spilling out of the bags themselves if you bend and fix the edge of the package with a paper clip.

Method 9: hanger

Using 2 clips together with a hanger will allow you to hang ironed pants for storage in a closet. At the same time, they will not hesitate and will be ready for use at any time.

Method 10: Keys

While working on a summer cottage, I really don’t want to lose my keys or other small items. In order not to worry about this, remove one tab from the paper clip, thread the key through it, and put it back into the clip. Now you can safely fasten the key to your pocket from the inside and not worry about losing it.

Method 11: Storing Large Items

A paper clip, dressed on the edge of a large basin, will make it possible to store it on a hook in the bathroom or on the balcony, in this position the basin will take up much less space.

Method 12: storing office supplies

Clips, dressed on the edge of the table, will allow you to conveniently place and always have at hand the necessary stationery or accessories for repairs.

With a little imagination, you can find many more ways to use such versatile items as paper clips.