Clever Uses for Binder Clips

Community Manager — Tue, 25 Jan 2011 16:30:00 GMT

At Pendaflex, we love organizing tools that do more with less. Consider the binder clip. Commonly used for clipping together files or stacks of papers, a job the binder clip handles beautifully, the clip can also multi-task as an organizer in the closet, your purse and even your fridge. Yes, the fridge!

From desk top to display, the binder clip holds with the best of them. Witness Real Simple Magazine re-purposing a few colorful binder clips as display stands for family photos. The magazine also recommends using a clip as simple wallet, a linen closet organizer and a device to clip window treatment cords away from small children. So simple, yet so effective!

Über-organizing blog the Unclutterer also has clever recommendations for getting the most out of your binder clip. Label a few clips "to do" and "to file," etc., attaching papers to the corresponding clip and then mounting the clips on a peg board or bulletin board as a visual to-do list. The Unclutterer even recommends organizing your closet with clips, by combining binder clips and coat hangers to safely stow boots away.

The most inventive use for the binder clip? Creating a beverage organizer in your fridge. Take a look, I'm betting you'll say, "I never would have thought of that!"

For more great ideas for binder clips, including corralling your computer cables, check out Nine Great uses for Binder Clips

In my house we use binder clips to close half eaten bags of chips or pretzels. How about you? Share your thoughts here by leaving a comment!

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Clever Uses for Binder Clips