Coat hangers are commonly used for hanging clothes, but they can be much more versatile. Here are some creative ways to maximize the use of coat hangers:
1. Drying socks
– Open the twist of a coat hanger and insert sock clips for space-saving and fast-drying.
2. Hanging hats
– Use C-shaped hangers on a coat hanger to hang hats neatly in a corner.
3. Hanging belts, ties
– Bend the bottom edge of a thin iron or steel hanger into a sinusoidal shape to hang belts and ties.
4. Hanging oversized pants
– Bend the two ends of a thin iron or steel hanger and use it to hang oversized pants by bunching the waistband around the curved hanger.
5. Drying shoes
– Bend the two ends of a thin steel coat hanger deeper than usual to hang both shoes for faster drying.
6. Drying pillows
– Connect two coat hangers with a string and clip a pillow between them to hang it for drying.
7. Hanging slippery clothes
– Thread elastic bands through the two ends of a coat hanger and hang clothes for secure holding.
Source: DIY