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Binder clips can be found in any office, home, or workspace. You probably have a whole drawer of them somewhere in your house. As the world becomes more paper-free, you're probably wondering to yourself why on Earth you'd need to hold on to these hunks of plastic. But don't throw them out just yet! It turns out that binder clips have tons of amazing uses that go beyond just holding paper together. These tiny plastic hands are inexpensive, strong, and found in all sorts of amazing designs - and you're going to love how much easier they can make your life!
1. Prevent Razor Blade Cuts With It
Razor blades are sharp, and covering them is important to avoid getting a cut on your fingers.
Simply use a binder clip as a protective covering. Also, make sure to give your razor a thorough rinse with hot water to extend its life.
2. Use It To Keep Hair Out Of Your Face
If you’re having a bad hair day or need an impromptu hair tie, there is no need to worry. Find the nearest binder clip and style as you please.
Trust us on this one, it may not be featured in Vogue but it's better than having hair in your face while trying to work.
3. Create Your DIY Phone Stand
It's annoying and inconvenient to try and hold up your phone in order to watch a movie or play a game. But before you go spending lots of money on phone stands, did you know you can easily create your own makeshift phone stand using binder clips?
All you need is two medium-sized binder clips. Grab one end of the binder clip to make a J-shape, and insert it inside the second clip. That's pretty much it.
4. Improve Your Freezer Space
If you want to drastically improve freezer space in a brilliant way there is one super effective solution.
Simply place binder clips inside the freezer to hang all your frozen food packages and give your freezer a much neater look. It will be much easier to navigate as well.
5. Missing A Button? No Worries!
As most of us don't have spare buttons lying around the house, a binder clip can come in handy.
Although it will not look "cool," we can guarantee that it will do the job.
6. Use It As a Headphone Holder
A DIY headphone holder should keep your headphone safe when you're not using them. Many DIY headphone holder ideas are on the internet, but we like this one.
Use a binder clip and a few rubber bands to create a holder that will keep your precious headphone safe and organized.
7. Make Ironing Easier
Ironing pants, underwear, shirts, and every other piece of clothing just got a lot easier. All you need to do is to use binder clips to keep the seams lined up.
It will definitely cut your ironing time and help achieve a wrinkle-free wardrobe.
8. Use It To Stock Bottles In The Refrigerator
When it comes to laying glass bottles down in the fridge, the problem is that they always roll around and some even break.
Use a binder clip to prevent bottles from rolling around. Stack your drinks and enjoy. Cheers!
9. Beat Toy Clutter For Good
Toys can be super beneficial for kids, not only are they fun but they can also help them discover their independence and nurture positive self-esteem, imagination, and creativity.
However, the playroom can become a cluttered mess that seems impossible to clean. You can organize small toys by putting them into plastic bags and hang them using binder clips. It can be helpful as you declutter your space.
10. Helps Keep Sleeves Rolled Up
Men with rolled-up sleeves look hot, right? You can look hot as well, but there is one slight problem with it; the sleeves won’t stay up no matter what you do. If you try too hard, it makes the sleeves look horrible.
The best solution (not so common one) is to use a binder clip. Although it is not a fashion trend (for obvious reasons), who knows, it might become one in the coming years. Nevertheless, the binder clip does an excellent job of ensuring sleeves stay up.
11. Never Lose Another Sock Again
It feels terrible to lose one sock just when you need it the most, and finding it is always highly unlikely.
You can avoid the "mysterious" disappearance of socks with one simple trick; just keep socks paired using a binder clip. You will never lose your sock again!
12. Make A DIY Money Clip Wallet
Money clip wallets are super handy as they help you carry cash and a few cards with zero inconvenience. So, if you're tired of a bulky wallet, then there is a solution for it.
You can make a slim and economical money clip using only a binder clip. It also easily slides into your pocket.
13. Squeeze The Most Out Of Your Toothpaste
You don't like to waste anything. That is an excellent approach to saving money as you use all the resources to their fullest extent.
If you want to squeeze the most out of toothpaste, then simply roll the tube and clasp it with the binder clip. It will help push all the paste forward.
14. Organize Your Desk Space
Creating the perfect workplace requires organizing small things. Having a clutter-free desk also helps in increasing productivity, especially during these COVID times when many people are working from home.
By using binder clips, you can achieve a modern, clean office look. So... try it!
15. Set Up A Smartphone Car Mount
Driving a car and using a GPS on the phone without a car mount can be dangerous. If you don't have a car mount for your smartphone the fear not, there is an easy way to make one.
Use a large binder clip to create a cell phone car mount. This way you will drive safely without getting distracted. Safety comes first!
16. Use To Hold Food Thermometer
Certain recipes require us to have temperatures up to a very specific degree. Ever stuck a thermometer in a pot of near-boiling water only to have it splash up and burn your hand? Too bad you didn't know about this one.
Instead of holding the food thermometer in your hand and playing the waiting game, you can use a binder clip to hold the temperature-measuring device while you do other tasks.
17. Organize Holding Folders
The best way to organize files and folders is by using binder clips – they make office work a lot easier.
Trust us on this one because you don't want the frustration of dealing with unorganized files and folders.
18. Keep Your Earbuds Tangle-Free
We are all familiar with the annoying situation of having to untangle your earbuds. Why is it that the earbuds always annoyingly transform into a tangled mess right when we need them?
But not anymore! By using a binder clip, you can clasp your earbuds and keep them organized and ready to use.
19. Craft Frameless Photos
Although cell phones have made photo frames less popular, we cannot deny the importance of picture frames in the interior design of the house.
If you don't have a frame or want to go for frameless photos, you can use binder clips. They are not only economical but also make changing pictures easy.
20. Dry Sponges Faster
When kitchen sponges are wet, germs tend to build up. That is why it is important to quicken their drying process.
You can dry a kitchen sponge faster by using a binder clip to hold it upright.
21. Use As A Keychain
You can find many DIY keychain ideas on the internet, but this one is quite convenient.
Grab a binder clip and make a keychain for your office, home, or both. It is one of the easiest DIYs, so give it a shot.
22. Keep Chips Fresh In The Bag
Stale potato chips are pure sadness. They are not fun to eat at all. But how to keep chips fresh when you want to eat them later while binge-watching a series on Netflix?
Well, you can use a binder clip to seal the bag and eat them anytime later. Feel free to give us a shoutout on Twitter as a thank-you.
23. Organize Messy Tech Chords
With so many electronic devices in the house, you can find messy cords and wires everywhere. The solution to the problem is simple.
The best way to organize tech cords is to use binder clips. It is not only effective but also helps wires remain in good condition.
24. Stop Your Tablecloth From Slipping
Imagine that you are hosting a dinner and a kid pulls the tablecloth, resulting in havoc and spilled food everywhere.
By using a binder clip, you can keep the tablecloth in place and also keep the party going. You don’t want some kid to ruin the fun.
25. Hang Holiday Lights
If you don’t want to spend too much time hanging holiday lights, or don't want to stick a bunch of nails in your walls, just know that there are some time-saving, damage-free, alternatives.
One of them is using binder clips. You may need to buy a lot, but it will be worth it in the end.
26. Use As A Tea Bag Holder
A tea bag holder is a handy device for those who want to enjoy the rich taste of tea while reading a book or working.
To ensure your cup of tea is properly caffeinated, you can use a binder clip. Just give it a shot to feel the difference in taste.
27. Build Your Own Custom Storage Space
Installing custom shelves can be a pain. You can easily create a lot of storage space in your sizable home with just a few boxes.
Simply take a few boxes and make custom storage space with binder clips. And you can always add more if required.
28. Sort Napkins
Organizing napkins was supposed to be easy! So why is it that they always end up all over the place whenever we barely move them?
With binder clips, sorting napkins is easy as one, two, three! It is as simple as it gets.
29. Make A Personalized Name Plate
Having a personalized nameplate can make it a lot easier for others to identify and approach you.
You can use a binder clip to create a beautiful personalized nameplate. You can also use the idea to give it as a gift to someone.
30. Use It As A Bookmark
Binder clips work only as excellent organizers but also for marking books. If you’re an avid book reader, do try this hack.
Okay, this might be an obvious use, but not many people use binder clips to mark their books and then wonder where their bookmark went.
31. Use It As A DIY Emergency Cufflink
You're going to a formal event and everything is ready. The pants and jackets are pressed and you've got your shoes shined.
But wait, you can't find cufflinks. Instead of panicking, grab a binder clip and use it as an emergency cufflink to stay sharp.
32. Manage Wrapping Paper
If you have to trim ripped-up wrapping paper every time before using it, you are creating a lot of waste. There is a better way to organize wrapping paper.
Just clasp the end of the wrapping paper with a binder clip and forget the hassle of dealing with ripped-up wrapping paper ever again.
33. Use Binder Clips To Make Keyboard Legs
While typing, you want your wrist to be flat and not bent. However, some people like to rest their hands on the desk in front of their keyboard while typing.
In case you are one of those people and the keyboard legs break, you can use binder clips to prop the keyboard up.
34. Prevent Your Trash Bag from Slipping
You can use binder clips to keep trash bags in place. It is a much better solution than using a larger rubber band.
Simply clamp the binder clip over the trash bag and secure it in place. It works astonishingly well.
35. Create A Yarn Bowl
If you love to knit or know someone who does, there is a simple and effective solution to making a yarn bowl.
Use a binder clip and place it on a bowl's rim, enabling the yarn to pass through the clip. This is one awesome use of a binder clip for people who love to relax with a pair of knitting needles.
36. Use It To Hang Dishwashing Gloves
Where do you put your dishwashing gloves when they are not in use? Most of the time, you cannot find them when needed.
Well, the best place to put your dishwashing gloves is to hang them under the sink using a binder clip.
37. Hang Your Pants Much More Effectively
It seems like pants always find a way to slip off the hanger. But not anymore!
Just use two binder clips to hang your pants much more effectively. We can guarantee that your pants won't slip off the hanger.
38. Use As Party Charmers
Here's a problem that your guests might have next time you throw a party; as the night winds on and people start drinking a little more, they might just mix up which glass belongs to them.
In our age of germ-consciousness, it's important that we make our guests feel comfortable. So, just use some colorful binder clips so everyone knows where they left their glass!
39. Stay Organized While Traveling
There are many tips to follow to stay organized while traveling, such as packing light, keeping travel details in one place, and honestly, the list goes on and on.
Here's a way to ensure you arrive at your destination with all those tiny objects. Use binder clips to organize small stuff in your bag. It is effortless and TSA-friendly as well.
40. Use Binder Clips To Tag and Label Professionally
As we know by now that binder clips can be super handy in organizing things. You can label files with binder clips as well as professionally tag and label things with ease.
Once you are done tagging and labeling folders, you can go the extra mile by using color-coding. Be creative!