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February 9, 2021 · 27 Comments

8 Creative Large Rubber Bands Uses and Hacks

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Rubber bands are great for closing things and keeping things together. I have a few other useful ideas on how to use rubber bands in your home.

Rubber bands are great for closing things and keeping things together.  I have a few other useful ideas on how to use rubber bands in your home.

For these ideas you'll need rubber bands in a variety of sizes and widths. I found mine at Dollar Tree.

For these ideas you’ll need rubber bands in a variety of sizes and widths. I found mine at Dollar Tree.

If you have a shower caddy that keeps slipping down, wind a rubber band around the neck of the shower head and it'll hold that caddy in place.

How do you keep a shower caddy from falling?

If you have a shower caddy that keeps slipping down, wind a rubber band around the neck of the shower head and it’ll hold that caddy in place.

Put a wider rubber band around the lid of a jar, and it will help you open those tough jars.

How do you open a jar that won’t open?

Put a wider rubber band around the lid of a jar, and it will help you open those tough jars.

Place your lid onto your casserole dish, and use a rubber band to hold the lid down onto the handles. This will keep your lid stable during transport.

How do you Keep A Lid On A Casserole Dish?

Place your lid onto your casserole dish, and use a rubber band to hold the lid down onto the handles. This will keep your lid stable during transport.

Place a rubber band on either end of your cutting board and it'll help hold the cutting board still while you're working on it.

How to stop a cutting board from slipping?

Place a rubber band on either end of your cutting board and it’ll help hold the cutting board still while you’re working on it.

Hook a wide rubber band around one handle, crisscross the rubber band and hook the other onto the other handle. This will slow down the door when it gets closed so it doesn't slam.

How do you adjust a door so that it doesn’t slam?

Hook a wide rubber band around one handle, crisscross the rubber band and hook the other onto the other handle. This will slow down the door when it gets closed so it doesn’t slam.

Put rubber bands on either end of a hanger, then put your clothing onto the hanger.

How do you keep clothes from falling off hangers?

Put rubber bands on either end of a hanger, then put your clothing onto the hanger.

It keeps tank tops in place as well as short and long sleeve t-shirts that are prone to slipping off.

It keeps tank tops in place as well as short and long sleeve t-shirts that are prone to slipping off.

Roll up t-shirts, pants, etc and hold them into place with a rubber band. It'll help you be organized and get more into your suitcases.

What is the most efficient way to pack?

Roll up t-shirts, pants, etc and hold them into place with a rubber band. It’ll help you be organized and get more into your suitcases.

Use a long rubber band by looping it through on one side of your dishwasher, pulling it across the stemware, and hooking it on to the dishwasher via edge or prong.

How do I keep my glasses from falling in the dishwasher?

Use a long rubber band by looping it through on one side of your dishwasher, pulling it across the stemware, and hooking it on to the dishwasher via edge or prong.

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  1. blankEllen Day says

    April 22, 2019 at 6:31 am

    This is Ellen Day. I am the one that sent you a note about having breast cancer and keeping a good frame of mind. Anyway, I’m from Olean, New York, just South East of Buffalo

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    • blankChas says

      April 22, 2019 at 6:35 am

      Hi Ellen, great to hear from you. I’m so excited to have the opportunity to talk with you soon. Thank you so much for sharing, I truly appreciate it.

      Reply
  2. blankjodie filogomo says

    April 22, 2019 at 7:20 am

    You always have so many great ideas!!
    XOOX
    Jodie
    #seniorsalon

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    • blankChas says

      April 22, 2019 at 5:29 pm

      Thank you so much Jodie you are so sweet.

      Reply
  3. blankTerri Lyon says

    April 22, 2019 at 1:19 pm

    Your hacks are awesome. I just dug a rubber band out of the trash so I can use it!

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    • blankChas says

      April 22, 2019 at 5:30 pm

      Thank you so very much Terri, and I can’t wait to hear what you’re going to use that rubber band on 🙂

      Reply
  4. blankCheryl says

    April 22, 2019 at 2:24 pm

    Love the cutting board idea, I’m going to try it! Drives me crazy when the cutting board slips!! 🙂

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    • blankChas says

      April 22, 2019 at 5:30 pm

      Thank you Cheryl, and if you need a stronger non slip surface – those rubber shelf liners at Dollar Tree are great to put under the cutting boards for non slip too 🙂

      Reply
  5. blankMother of 3 says

    April 23, 2019 at 4:45 am

    Lots of great ideas; I think my favorite is the hanger/clothes one! I have so many shirts that refuse to stay on the hanger. Pinned

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    • blankChas says

      April 23, 2019 at 6:08 am

      Thanks and I was excited about this one too as I have a couple stubborn shirts that just love to fall off the hanger. So frustrating and glad to have this to use now.

      Reply
  6. blankKristina says

    April 23, 2019 at 7:05 pm

    This is a great post. I love the wine glass in the dish washer. I’m going to try something like that for my utensil basket. The measuring spoons always end up in the drain.

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    • blankChas says

      April 23, 2019 at 7:42 pm

      Thank you so much Kristina. I can so relate, and I’m so glad you found one of these that would help you too.

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  7. blankcandy says

    April 23, 2019 at 7:10 pm

    I have found some new uses for rubber bands. Found you on Wonderful Wednesday Blog Hop

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    • blankChas says

      April 23, 2019 at 7:43 pm

      Thank you Candy, I’m so glad you found some that would help you too. Thanks for stopping by.

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  8. blankApril J Harris says

    April 24, 2019 at 5:03 am

    What great ideas, Chas! I really like the one about keeping things on the hanger. Sharing on the Hearth and Soul Facebook page later today!

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    • blankChas says

      April 24, 2019 at 6:14 am

      Thanks April and thanks for sharing which one you liked. I have some shirts that just love to fall off, and I’m glad for that one too. Thank you so much for the share and I hope you have a lovely week.

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      • blankApril J Harris says

        April 29, 2019 at 9:53 am

        Hi again, Chas. I hope your week was lovely too. Thank you so much again for sharing this post with the Hearth and Soul Link Party. I’m featuring it at the party this week! I hope you will join us. Thank you again for being a part of the Hearth and Soul community!

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        • blankChas says

          April 29, 2019 at 11:12 am

          You are so incredibly sweet and supportive April, thank you so very much 🙂

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  9. blankJudy says

    April 24, 2019 at 6:40 pm

    I also really like the idea of keeping clothes on hangers! Thanks for the tips.

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    • blankChas says

      April 24, 2019 at 7:33 pm

      Thank you Judy, I was so excited for that one too. Always a few shirts that just don’t want to stay on the hangers.

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  10. blankbetty - NZ says

    April 28, 2019 at 2:08 am

    Posts like this boggle my mind! Never in a million years would I think of some of these ideas, so thanks so much!

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    • blankChas says

      April 28, 2019 at 6:38 am

      Thank you so much Betty, and I’m thrilled you like them.

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  11. blankMarilyn says

    May 3, 2019 at 10:06 am

    Thank you for sharing at #OverTheMoon. Pinned and shared.

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  12. blankDanielle says

    February 10, 2021 at 12:36 pm

    What!!! These ideas are seriously brilliant!!!

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    • blankChas says

      February 10, 2021 at 1:07 pm

      You are so sweet Danielle, thank you so much!

      Reply
  13. blankRichella J Parham says

    February 18, 2021 at 7:03 am

    Chas, you always amaze me with your creative solutions to everyday problems, but this post really takes the cake. I have NEVER thought of many of these ideas or seen them anywhere else. Absolutely brilliant!

    Thanks so much for joining the Grace at Home party at Imparting Grace. I’m featuring you this week!

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    • blankChas says

      February 18, 2021 at 7:10 am

      Thank you so much for your kind words and the feature Richella. I will see you at the next party 🙂

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