10 Life Hacks for Binder Clips That Will Change Your Life

Versatile binder clip used as a smart organiser hack for home or office.

From an office supply to kitchen and bathroom hacks, there is little that a binder clip cannot do. 

Louis E. Baltzley, the inventor of binder clips, would thank the heavens, for we have finally put his invention into good use that is beyond clipping papers. This office essential seemed to offer multi-purpose use for any organising needs at home that is frugally friendly. They are the next big thing for organising must-haves and many mums who use them already would testify that these nifty little clips are lifesavers.

Still in doubt what these things can do? Learn these innovative life hacks for binder clips that will forever change your life and save your bacon – literally!

1. Smart Phone/ Ipad Holder

The most practical and frugal of holders clamped to a business card. Using your hands is so 2012.

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via shareably.net

2. Cable Catcher

Tired of seeing cables snaking around the floor. Hold them up with this amazing trick and enjoy tangle and kink free cables.

Binder clips holding various charging cables for easy organisation.
via lifehacks.stackexchange.com

3. Desktop Charging Dock

It only costs around $1 to own an upright desktop charger!

Smartphone secured with a binder clip, acting as a DIY phone stand on a wooden surface.
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4. Safety Razor Cover

This is how a razor fastens a seat belt when travelling.

Binder clip for organising and creative DIY hacks.
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5. Cord Organizer

Aim for tangle-free earphones and enjoy more time for good music.

Binder clip holding earphones on a wooden surface.
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6. Yarn Bowl for Knitting

Staying focused by keeping cats from playing with your wool!

Binder clips holding yarn in a neat, accessible way for easy crafting.
via fabartdiy.com

7. Sponge Holder

It keeps sponge dry and germ-free. Totally a space saver too!

Blue sponge cleaning binder clip for kitchen organisation.
via thedailymeal.com

8. Food Seal Clips

Keep all your fave chips fresh and crispy by tightly sealing it with a clip

Versatile binder clips holding snack and food packaging for easy access and organisation.
via ocfied.wordpress.com

9. Wallet and Key Holder

If you’re thinking of a birthday gift for your husband, this might be a good surprise. Make sure it comes with a manual (just in case he could not figure out how to use it.) Simply pinch the wires together to unhook from the clip, thread your key on and slip the wire back in. Voila!

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10. Toothpaste Squeezer

For the sake of saving your sanity from “those” people who squeeze the toothpaste from the middle, simply roll up, add a binder clip and squeeze to the last drop.

Close-up of super glue tube secured with a binder clip on a white background.
via ocfied.tumblr.com

Try these clever ways to use binder clips for your storage and home organisation. They’re easy and cheap so their won’t be any reason for you not to try these great ideas. Also, try to watch this amazing video and learn more on how these life hacks are simply done.

It’s about time to put them to good use. Or if you ran out of clips, go grab your new fandangled car key and cash holder and head to Officeworks. It’s smart to buy in bulk!

What other creative uses of binder clips that you know? Share your innovation with us!

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Clare Whitfield Chief Editor
Clare Whitfield is the Editor of Stay at Home Mum and a recognised voice in practical home management for Australian families. Based in the northern suburbs of Sydney, she balances editorial leadership with life as a stay at home mum to two school age children. Her background in home economics and more than a decade of experience in recipe development, family budgeting, and household systems inform her work.

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