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10 Unexpected Uses for Paperclips That Will Blow Your Mind

Have you ever stared at a paperclip and thought to yourself, "What else can I do with this besides hold paper together?" Well, you're in luck! We've scoured the internet and found 10 unexpected uses for paperclips that will blow your mind.

  1. Unclog Your Phone Speakers

Are you tired of listening to muffled music on your phone? Grab a paperclip and gently insert it into the speaker grilles to remove any dirt or debris clogging the sound.

  1. DIY Jewelry

With a little creativity, paperclips can be transformed into unique and stylish jewelry pieces. Use pliers to bend and twist the metal into intricate designs, and voila! You have an edgy earring or a trendy bracelet.

Woman wearing paperclip jewelry

  1. Secure Zippers

Say goodbye to pesky zipper problems. If your zipper's pull tab keeps slipping off, attach a paperclip to the end to make it easier to grasp and zip up.

  1. Organize Your Cords

Tired of untangling a mess of cords every time you need to charge your electronics? Wrap each cord up neatly and secure it in place with a paperclip. No more knots and no more mess.

Organized cords with paperclips

  1. Emergency Shoelace Replacement

Did your shoelace break at the worst possible time? Use a paperclip as a makeshift shoelace by threading it through the shoelace holes and securing it in place.

  1. Clean Your Keyboard

Dirt and crumbs can easily get stuck in-between your keyboard keys. Use a paperclip to gently remove any debris and keep your keyboard looking new.

Man using a paperclip to clean keyboard

  1. Chip Bag Clip

Forgot to buy bag clips? No problem! Fold over the open end of your chip bag a few times and secure it in place with a paperclip. This hack also works great for cereal and snack bags.

  1. Unlock Your Car

Locked your keys in your car? Use a paperclip to unlock your car door by sliding it into the rubber molding surrounding the car window and gently pushing the lock open.

Man using paperclip to unlock car

  1. DIY Zipper Pull

Did your favorite jacket's zipper pull break off? Use a paperclip to fashion a simple and functional replacement zipper pull in seconds.

  1. Emergency Fishing Hook

If you're ever caught without a fishing hook, use a paperclip as a substitute. Straighten out one end of the paperclip and bend it into a hook shape. Attach a piece of string or fishing line and you're ready to catch a fish.

Who knew such a simple item like a paperclip could have so many unexpected uses? With these hacks, you'll never look at paperclips the same way again. So next time you come across a paperclip, let your imagination run wild and see what other creative uses you can come up with!