6 office supplies that can be used for other purposes

Antoine de Saint-Exupéry wrote: “...And this was not a hat at all. It was a boa constrictor that swallowed an elephant.” In other words, we often treat things casually, that is, without even thinking that many of them can be looked at with a new look and found another use for them, which is quite functional and practical.

But this is really so. Just look at the stationery. It’s rare that they leave the desk and acquire a new purpose, but with the help of these unremarkable objects you can solve many problems in everyday life.

Clip

This is the queen of transformations. It is actively used both at work and study, and in everyday matters. A paper clip has a lot of possibilities, and it can become indispensable everywhere. With the help of this little thing, economic issues are solved:

1. By slightly changing its shape, it will help in painting eggs for Easter. This is quite convenient, since you can then throw away the paperclip instead of dirtying other dishes.
   

2. Store posters, wrapping paper, and leftover wallpaper. You can use a paper clip to secure any paper roll. Inexpensive and very convenient.
   

3. If you straighten it completely, you can clean the comb from invisible hair.
   

4. It is convenient to close the bag of bread if the special clip has disappeared somewhere.
   

5. The bent end of a paperclip is convenient for tearing envelopes with letters.
   

6. To quickly create folds on clothes, you can use paper clips.Multi-colored items will look much cooler and will add brightness and unusualness to the image.
   

7. Using multi-colored paper clips you can create a beautiful frame for a drawing or photograph. Children will especially enjoy the process.
   

8. Can be attached to a zipper instead of a pull tab. However, only the lazy don’t know about this life hack.
   

As you can see, a simple paperclip has a lot of possibilities. And this is not only the binding of papers and documents.

Clamp

Another multifunctional item that has long been helping many of us not only in work, but also in everyday life. How can it be useful? clamp?

• as a clothespin for opened packages of cereals, spices and dairy products;
• hanging holder for small items: towel, scarf;
• as a gadget stand;
• It perfectly holds together money (even large stacks) and bank cards - nothing will get lost.

Eraser

An ordinary eraser can also solve many everyday problems, and not just erase pencil marks in a notebook.

• It will easily remove scuffs from suede.
• Will clean hard surfaces from glue, stickers or decals.
• Removes traces of grease from silverware, plastic and door handles.
• Ideal as a pincushion when you have not yet purchased a special sewing accessory.

Scotch

Adhesive tape also solves some problems related to household management. For example, it can be used to easily clean clothes from dust or wool, as well as collect small fragments of glass or debris on the floor. Additionally, you can use tape to clean the keyboard from crumbs if you don’t have any special tools at hand.

Another option is to collect mercury from a broken thermometer. But such an experiment is a little dangerous, so first of all it is better to call the appropriate organization.

And a completely unexpected solution - using tape you can make yourself an elf's ear. Will you try it?

Rubber bands

Do you have to turn a lot of pages but don't have a special wetting agent on hand? A regular rubber band wrapped around your finger is the best solution in this situation.

In general, stationery eraser is used in many areas, and we wrote about this in another article..

Paper stickers

Sticky notes are also not as simple as they might seem at first glance. They can be used in different ways:

• as a ruler for drawing a line;
• as a bookmark for a book;
• they can replace a hot mug coaster.

But if you have stickers with adhesive strips, you can use them as a garbage disposal. For example, you need to drill a hole in the wall. The sticker needs to be bent and glued just below the place where you will drill. All dust will be collected in the fold, which will make cleaning much easier.