15 Awesome Rubber Band Hacks You Wish You Knew

 

We all have rubber bands lying around the home. Generally, they end up in piles just gathering dust. Well not anymore! We have collated 15 examples of awesome new uses for the humble rubber band. Whether you fancy a French manicure or you’re looking for a way to mark peoples drinks for parties, there will be plenty of cool hacks to try out. Let us know which is your favorite in the comments below.

 

Use a rubber band to help you turn stubborn pages
stevenandchris

Doing a lot of reading or studying? Attaching a rubber band to your finger helps you turn pages with ease.

 

rubber band protects glasses in dishwasher
stevenandchris

Do your best wine glasses keep getting broken in the dishwasher? Secure them with rubber bands.

 

rubber band french manicure
digitalmomblog

Give yourself the perfect French manicure every time by using a rubber band as a guide.

 

attach rubber bands to hanger ends
greenandclassy

Attaching rubber bands to the end of your hangers ensures your clothes never slip off!

 

keep cutting board from slipping rubber bands
apartmentgeeks

A rubber band attached to your chopping board makes it non slip.

 

band stops paint dripping
rhodylife

Rubber bands are also awesome paint drip catchers.

 

slow cooker lid secured while traveling rubber bands
pinterest

Keep those pot lids in place when moving food around.

Repurpose your rubber bands as decorative stamps
pajamamama

Making rubber stamps is a creative use for them.

 

mark power cords with rubber bands
kipi

Attach decorative bands to your power cords for easy identification!

 

Cant open a stubborn jar Use a rubber band for better grip
businessinsider

Got a stubborn jar which just won’t budge? Use a rubber band for an excellent grip!

 

 

loop a rubber band to stop door locking
kitchendaily

Winding a long, thick rubber band around your door handles keep them open while you’re in and out.

 

no packing space use rubber bands
imgur

When packing, wrap your clothes tightly with rubber bands to ensure they fit into your case.

 

Use rubber bands as drink markers at parties
shewearsmanyhats

When throwing a party, place rubber bands around glasses to ensure no one picks up the wrong one.

 

maternity jeans
dressesformaternity

Pregnant? Or perhaps carrying a little holiday weight? The rubber band is your best friend!

 

rubber band removes stripped screw
Lowe’s

Got a stripped screw that won’t budge? Using a screwdriver and a rubber band will get that taken care of in no time!

 

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