12 surprising uses for rubber bands

It often happens to collect large quantities of rubber bands of various sizes and different colors at home. However, we often decide to throw them away as we usually have no idea how to reuse them. Instead, we will try to give some brief suggestions for using these too often underestimated stationery items.



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It often happens to collect large quantities of elastic of various sizes and different colors. However, we often decide to throw them away as we usually have no idea how to reuse them. Instead, we will try to give some brief suggestions for using these too often underestimated stationery items.

Index

BOOKMARK

By simply choosing a flat elastic, you can wrap it directly on the page you are reading. It is a very easy way to never lose track of our favorite reading, as it is unlikely to slip away.

DECORATE PEN HOLDER

To make our desk pen holders more particular and colorful, just wrap some rubber bands around it, even of various thicknesses, in order to create a curious cover. You will see that the handle will also be more comfortable.

KEEP AND ORDER ELECTRICAL CABLES

Behind our appliances there are always long and bulky electrical cables. They are real skeins that often reach the ground. What better way to block them by wrapping some rubber bands around them. This provides a double advantage: the cables are blocked and shortened at the same time.

MARK THE QUANTITY OF LIQUIDS

It is sometimes difficult to see the actual amount of product left inside the bottles.

Therefore, wrapping a rubber band around the container can be an excellent level indicator.

LIMIT THE USE OF SOAP

We are now used to using liquid soap in our homes as well. However, the dispenser allows a large quantity of product not actually needed to be released. By wrapping a rubber band at the base of the dispenser rod, this will lower much less and consequently also the soap that will fall on our hands will be less, avoiding unnecessary waste.



PREVENT THE CUTLERY FROM SLIPPING

Each of us uses plastic containers of various shapes in the kitchen, where it is difficult for the cutlery to rest on the edge, but inevitably end up sliding towards the bottom. This small inconvenience can be solved by wrapping an elastic band around the edge of the cutlery, precisely in the point where we intend to place it. That way it won't fall off again.

HOLD A CUTTING BOARD STILL

Our kitchens are equipped with comfortable worktops, but often when placing a utensil it happens that it slips. It is precisely the case when we use a cutting board, even a slight pressure can make it move with great discomfort for us who may have to slice fruit or vegetables.

To prevent this movement, just wrap two rubber bands at the ends of the cutting board and the friction of the rubber will prevent any slipping.

SIGN DRINKS

At parties or receptions it happens to lose one's glass or to confuse it with that of others. In fact, generally the plastic cups have all the same color and are therefore anonymous. By wrapping a colored rubber band at the base of the glass you can easily identify your own. This is also a nice idea during dinners with friends, everyone will have their glass with a different colored rubber band.

HOLD WAX OF CANDLES

Wax that drips from candles can often stain or soil the surfaces of the house. On the other hand, by wrapping one or more rubber bands around the candles, the liquid wax will block.

TO OPEN A PRESERVE

Opening a vase can sometimes be a rather complicated undertaking. By wrapping an elastic around the cap we can instead have a better grip.


SECURE THE SCISSORS

12 surprising uses for rubber bands

Are you afraid that your scissors will end up in the hands of your children? Better to secure them by wrapping some rubber bands on the tip in order to avoid unpleasant situations.


TOYS FOR DOGS AND CATS

12 surprising uses for rubber bands

With some colorful rubber bands you can build a free toy for your furry friends. Just make a ball out of paper or old fabric and cover it with rubber bands of various sizes. Dogs and cats will go crazy for this ball that will take the most unexpected directions once launched. Seeing is believing.

And do you have other curious and useful ways to use them?

Barbara Noferi

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