Duct tape is a familiar item in our daily life. Perhaps, everyone thinks that duct tape is used for packaging or sticking paper, but in fact, it has many other useful applications. Let’s explore our article below to learn more about the different uses of duct tape.
1. Cleaning lint and pet hair on clothes
Clothes made of materials such as wool or flannel often attract small lint particles. Even after washing them several times, it’s difficult to completely remove them because these particles cling to the fabric fibers. In this case, you can use duct tape.
First, take out a piece of duct tape.
Stick the duct tape onto the surface of the clothes with the sticky side facing the fabric, and press it firmly.
Then, slowly peel off the duct tape.
You will see that the lint and dirt particles are now stuck to the duct tape, leaving your clothes clean.
2. Easy bracelet wearing
Many women enjoy wearing bracelets on their wrists, but it can be difficult to put them on by yourself. In this case, you can use a piece of duct tape to solve the problem.
Here’s how: Tear off a short piece of duct tape. Fold it in half with the sticky side facing out. Stick one end of the duct tape onto your wrist and the other end onto the clasp of the bracelet to secure it in place. Now, when you put on the bracelet, fastening the clasp will be much easier, and you can do it quickly without needing someone else’s help.
3. Making transparent labels
When you have various types of bottles or containers that need to be labeled for identification, using regular paper labels may not be durable, as the ink can smudge or the paper label can easily tear. To solve this problem, you can use duct tape.
Prepare a sheet of white paper and write the names of each type on it. Then, place a piece of duct tape over the paper and cut out the part with the text. After that, you can soak the duct tape in water and rub off the paper. Once the paper is completely removed, you will have a transparent label that can be stuck onto the bottles, ensuring no more confusion, and this label will also be quite durable.
4. Cleaning up shedding hair
When there is hair shedding in the bathroom, cleaning it up can be quite a hassle. If left unattended, it can cause clogs in the drain or accumulate dirt and create an unpleasant odor. To solve this problem, all you need is a piece of duct tape.
Stick a piece of duct tape onto the plastic bristles of a broom, with half of the duct tape attached to the broom and the other half free outside.
Use this broom to sweep the bathroom floor (when it’s dry, without water) to easily collect all the shedding hair.
Once you’re done sweeping, simply remove the duct tape and dispose of it in the trash. It’s that simple.
In case you want to use duct tape but don’t have scissors to cut it, you can use this simple trick to tear the tape quickly.
First, pull out a piece of duct tape, and press two fingertips together.
Then use your thumb to press firmly on the tape to break it easily.
By An Nhiên – Vietnamnet
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