13 ways to solve small problems in everyday life with a cable tie

Plastic clamps are designed for convenient connection of wires. But if you are smart, you can find a cheap cable tie and other applications in everyday life - it can help out in the most unexpected situation.

Blockage removal

If the drain in the sink is clogged, you can clean it with a ribbed clamp. We make diagonal cuts on it so that the plastic better hooks the blockage.

A second screed can be inserted into the fixing hole to make a ring handle. Lower the structure, slightly screwing it into the clogged pipe. Then we pull it out along with hair and other accumulated garbage.

Replacing the runner's tongue

A broken off tongue with a zipper is a small disaster. The cable tie will temporarily help out.

We pass it into the slider and tighten it into the ring, and cut off the excess. Now the zipper is easy to fasten and unfasten.

Fixing the curtains in the bathroom

A broken ring for attaching a curtain in the bathroom (or window curtain) can always be replaced with a plastic screed. Pass it through the hole, throw it over the bar or ledge, tighten and cut off the excess. The only drawback of this solution is that to remove the curtains, you will have to cut the fasteners.

For keychain

A special metal ring for a bunch of keys can be replaced with a plastic clamp. Such fasteners will never tear a pocket in trousers and will not rust.

In order to remove the key or add another one, it will be necessary to cut the plastic, but such a need arises quite rarely.

Scissors

Young children can sometimes accidentally reach injured objects. For example, they may find scissors.

If you fasten the rings with a screed, then the children will not be able to open a sharp tool and get hurt. In the same way, you can fix the scissors during the move, so that they do not spoil things.

Tack for cover

A cable tie will help the hostess if there are no tack at hand. Attach the clamp to the handle of the cover. Now you can open the pan without fear of burning your hands.

Stopper for a spoon

To prevent the spoon from constantly drowning in a bowl of soup, make a simple stopper from the screed that will prevent the tableware from falling. Such a device will be useful for young children.

For soap bubbles

If you yourself have prepared a solution for soap bubbles, then a stick for blowing them out can be made from a clamp, tightening it so that a ring of the right size is obtained.

Cushion dryer

We reliably connect two wire hangers to each other (on the wide side) and tighten with clamps, the ends of which are cut off. The result is a convenient device for drying pillows.

Instead of shoelaces

If the laces on the shoes are torn, and you are in a hurry somewhere, then temporarily you can use plastic clamps, and later replace them with new ties.

Wire separation

With clamps, you can pull all the wires into neat bundles that will not mess up and will conveniently be attached to the table or on the wall.First, we collect all the wires in one clamp, leaving a little free space between them, then tighten the clamps between the elements. The design will be very compact.

Phone stand

From a pair of clamps of suitable length will come a simple stand for the phone, which can be done very quickly. Pull the smartphone with clamps around the edges, pull the ends back - a lightweight gadget will rely on them. Homemade holder whip up ready.

Instead of a folder folder

If you need to fasten several sheets together, then in the absence of a folder-folder, you can use clamps. A significant drawback of this method is that it is difficult to add pages to this device - the rings will have to be removed.