30 uses For Tape
Tape is so versatile it has hundreds of different uses. We have compiled the top 30 useful techniques for using tape in and around the home. Use them for the following reasons:
CLEANING
1. Removing lint or hairs from clothing. Tape will act as a lint roller when stuck to clothing.
2. Removing dust from keyboards. Fold a piece of tape in half lengthways and drag between keys.
3. Removing dust from blinds.
4. Removing crumbs from furniture or clothing. Use the same technique as that for removing lint or hairs from clothing.
5. Removing cobwebs from ceilings. Attach tape sticky-side out to a pipe or broom handle and remove out-of-reach cobwebs without having to balance on furniture.
6. Remove lipstick from silk. An effective way to remove the mark in seconds.
7. Clean your nail file. Tape will remove dust and dirt.
8. Remove animal hairs.
9. Catch flies.Just hang a piece of tape from the ceiling.
10. Protect shelving. Use taped protective film to keep shelving and cupboards clean.
DIY
1. Protecting glass. Just tape along the edges of a frame.
2. Protecting skirting boards. Protective tape can be attached to skirting boards to shield from splashes. Choose a low tack protection tape to avoid paint or varnish being removed when the tape is taken off.
3. Protecting fixtures and fittings. Similarly, taping around light switches, door handles and plug sockets will prevent paint splashes when using paint roller. Remove the tape and switch to a smaller brush to complete this more detailed work.
4. Holding glue in place. Broken items which are glued back together can be kept in place with tape until the glue dries.
5. Holding glass in place. Broken windows can be kept whole with tape until they can be fixed.
6. Preventing paint cracks. Tape a small cross to mark where you are going to drill. Drill through the centre of the cross and paint cracks will be prevented.
7. Preventing wood splinters. Taping the sides along the line of sawing will avoid splintering.
8. Keep screws safe. Tape small labelled clear food bags in the garage to prevent screws, nuts and bolts from getting lost.
9. Fix a radio antennae.
10. Prevent tripping hazards. Tape is a great way to stick down wires and carpet edges.
HANDY
1. Tennis racket cushion. Taping the handle of a tennis racket will create a more comfortable hold with extra grip.
2. Fixing crayons. Taping crayons back together will create an easy grip for children to hold, as well as fixing the crayon so it is usable again.
3. Sealing.
4. Memos. Tape turns any piece of paper into a sticky note. Use on telephones, computer keyboards, walls or fridges.
5. Creating a temporary hem on trousers. Ideal before sewing if you have no pins.
6. Preventing locks from freezing. Simply tape the lock.
7. Fixing frayed laces. Tape the end of laces for an aglet which is unnoticeably home made.
8. Grips for slippy shoes. Use double sided tape on the shoe soles.
9. Shopping list holder.Tape the shopping list to the trolley to keep your hands free when shopping
10.Code your keys. Tape the top of your keys in different colours for an easy recognition of which is which.
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