Top 10 Uses for a Rubber Band
by Louie Jerome on Jun 12, 2007 with 8 Comments
A list of the top 10 uses for a rubber band, apart from flicking paper…
- Wind a thick rubber band around a water leak in a garden hose, or thin pipe, to make a temporary repair. Stretch it as tightly as possible. The rubber will plug the gap and its waterproof.
- Wind around a candle to stop wax dripping down onto a surface, or put it at the top and stop waxing running down the candle. This makes it last longer.
- Fasten pigtails, or pony tails.
- Secure glasses or protective goggles to your face and stop them sliding off while you are working.
- Use to make a book. Fold your paper in half and use the rubber band to make a spine.
- Wind a rubber band around each end of a chopping board to prevent slipping. The rubber grips the surface.
- Wind around the handles of knives to stop them sliding around in your hand as you chop food, especially if they are wet.
- Wind around screw tops on bottles to help you get a better grip when twisting them off.
- Expand the waist band on your pants, or skirt. Loop the rubber band through the button hole and fasten to the button. This can give you an extra inch.
- For kids and the elderly who may find it hard to grip a drinking class, especially when it is cold and slippery, wind rubber bands around to give a grip: Good for anyone with arthritis.
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Darlene McFarlane | Jun 13, 2007 | Reply
Very good tips. Most of them I have never thought of but each suggestion is very practicl.
Iwan | Jun 13, 2007 | Reply
Interesting! …especially items no. 1, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 10.
Rubber bands can also be used for magic tricks….
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Xrayman | Jun 13, 2007 | Reply
Never thought about some of these before! well done!
Lucy Lockett | Jun 22, 2007 | Reply
I learned afew more things!
pavery007 | Jul 16, 2007 | Reply
Nice.
I also use rubberbands as chip bag sealer.
francie | Aug 9, 2007 | Reply
Great tips! I usually have rubberbands handy.
Katt | Dec 19, 2008 | Reply
This one kwl. But I have to agree w/ anciet wisdom! i printed it off and plan to put it 2 da test @ my school.
Clara | Oct 24, 2009 | Reply
Don’t forget that rubber bands are a great weapon in cubicle wars!
But you don’t want to use them in your hair – EVER. The rubber will grip the hair and can cause it to break.