10 Clever Paper Clip Hacks to Try Today

Did you know you can use paper clips aside from just, well you know–clipping papers? These ten tricks with paper clips from Linda Home on YouTube are clever ways to use paper clips around your home. From crafting hacks to clever home techniques, I’m sure you’ll pick a thing or two from this list.

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#1

Wrap thread around a paper clip, then pass a needle through the middle to secure. Put it in a small container and you’ll have a bring-long sewing kit wherever you go.

#2

Broken zipper? Put a paper clip through the zipper handle. You can wrap a thread in the color of the shirt and put some super glue to secure it for design.

#3

If you lose the ejector of your SIM card tray, you can use the tip of a paper clip to eject the tray.

#4

Put a painter’s tape at the tip of a paper clip and cut it into the shape of a mini flag. Use this as a bookmark.

#5

Use a paper clip to seal open chip bags to avoid the chips getting chewy.

#6

Mark a tape roll with a paper clip to easily find the end.

#7

Put an elastic band in a paper clip and use this to store electrical cords.

#8

Secure the zipper of your backpack with a paper clip to avoid pickpockets.

#9

Having a hard time removing batteries from your remote? Use a paper clip to easily grab the ends.

#10

Open the paper clip, wrap the body with electrical tape, then bring the other half down. Use this to cover the camera of your laptop.

10 Clever Paper Clip Hacks to Try Today