Paper clips have some sort of a mystical charm attached to them. They’re just a simple piece of office stationery, yet, they can be used for a lot of other purposes.
Yes, paper clips are the ultimate life-hack weapons as they are bound to leave you spell-bounded at how versatile they can be. From phone holders to disc ejectors, we can use paper clips for zillions of tasks.
So, today we bring to you a compilation of the best paper clip hacks. You’ll encounter some cool ways to use paperclips, which you never must’ve thought of. Take a look:
#1. Smartphone Mount
One of the coolest ways to use a paper clip is to use it as a mount for your smartphone. Yes, you just need to bend it in a particular shape, and then you’ll have a wonderful phone holder.
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#2. Cleaner
A new way to use paper clips is to use them as cleaners. You can wrap a cloth around them and then, clean the peripherals of your computer including your mouse and keyboard.
#3. Unclog Your Salt And Pepper Shakers
Among the things to do with a paper clip, you can also use it to unclog the tiny holes of your salt and pepper shakers.
#4. CD Ejector
We all get annoyed when the CD just doesn’t want to come out of the player. If that happens to be the case, simply straighten your paper clip to about 1-2 inches and insert it in the small pinhole in your CD player. This way, you can easily take the CD out without calling for a mechanic.
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#5. Lottery Ticket Scratcher
The next time you buy a lottery ticket, you don’t have to risk losing your nail or reaching for a coin to scratch it. Simply make use of a paper clip to scratch it. This is one of the new ways to use a paper clip.
#6. Bobby Pin
Yes! You can use your paper clips as a hair barrette. Even small paper binders will do the job. What more? You can even add decoration to the paper clip to make it look appealing.
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#7. Money Clip
Coming back to some of the more traditional ways of using a paper clip, you can use it as a clip for your money. This way you don’t always have to carry your wallet around. And don’t forget how uncomfortable it is to sit for long hours with a wallet in your pocket.
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#8. Hold Ends Of A Long Belt
Ever thought of this paper clips hack? We all hate that extra portion of the belt that just seems to dangle out. You can simply use a paper clip to tie it to one place and get that sleek look. Wonderful paper clip hack!
#9. Racerback Bra
Did you know that you can use a paper clip to convert your regular bra into a racerback bra? Just tie the two straps at your back, and see the magic!
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#10. Florist Wire
We know how expensive those florist wires are. Well, worry no more. Just use a paper clip to tie flowers together.
#11. Egg Dipper
So, it’s Easter time and you want to dye your eggs for decoration. Simply make a spatula out of a paper clip and efficiently dip your eggs in the dye.
#12. Surface Tension
Another great use of paper clips is that you can use them to demonstrate a cool science experiment to your kids. Put a paper clip in water and it should sink. Next, place a tissue on the water surface and then, put a paper clip on it. Gently push the tissue in the water, and the paper clip still floats! This is called surface tension.
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So, there you have some creative uses of a paper clip. What do you think of these paper clip hacks? Let us know in the comments below.
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