Rubber bands are a great invention that can be used for so many things. In the office they hold papers together, index cards or wrap up some pens and pencils to keep them organized and many others.
But they are also a great help around the home. We put together a list of ways to use rubber bands that you may not have thought of.
Paint Brush Scraper
Scraping the excess paint, put a large rubber band around the can so that you can wipe the brush on that and allow the excess to drip back into the paint can.
Makeshift Wallet
Just keep you cash and cards together by wrapping up your little bundle in rubber bands. It’s a super easy and cheap solution to saving space.
Lid Opener
When you’re faced with a lid that won’t budge, just wrap a rubber band around it several times to give you a better grip.
Tool Holder
When you are working in a tight spot, keep from losing your tool down a crevice or off a ladder, hook it to your wrist.
photo: Home Spot
Door Opener
Keep a door latch from latching, for easy opening.
photo: Good Houskeeping
Page Turning
Doing a lot of reading or studying? Attaching a rubber band to your finger helps you turn pages with ease.
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Here are some more great rubber band hacks.
Best Way To Remove Stripped Screws
Struggling to remove that screw? A wide rubber band placed between the head of the screw and the screwdriver will help fill the gaps, thus allowing you to at the very least, loosen the screw. Make sure to apply pressure and turn slowly.
Secure Pot Lid
keep the lip down, secure it using two rubber bands. This also comes in handy if you’re transporting pots. Brilliant!
Book Marks
Wrap the rubber band around the page you are on and the cover of the book.
photo: WikiHow
Keep Clothes on Hangers
Stop your clothes from sliding off their hangers by wrapping rubber bands around both ends of the hanger.
Glass Savior
Do your best wine glasses keep getting broken in the dishwasher? Secure them with rubber bands.
