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30 uses for tape in and around the home
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Posted On :
Jan-25-2012
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Tape is versatile in its uses. This article discusses 30 useful ways which you can use tape in and around the home.
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Tape is so versatile it has hundreds of different uses. We have compiled the top 30 useful techniques for using tape in and around the home. Use them for the following reasons:
CLEANING
1. Removing lint or hairs from clothing. Tape will act as a lint roller when stuck to clothing.
2. Removing dust from keyboards.
3. Removing dust from blinds.
4. Removing crumbs from furniture or clothing. Use the same technique as that for removing lint or hairs from clothing.
5. Removing cobwebs from ceilings. Attach tape sticky-side out to a pipe or broom handle and remove out-of-reach cobwebs without having to balance on furniture.
6. Remove lipstick from silk. Simple and effective.
7. Clean your nail file.
8. Remove animal hairs. Use the technique from 1 to remove pet hair from clothes, upholstery and carpets.
9. Catch flies.Just hang a piece of tape from the ceiling.
10. Protect shelving. Use taped protective film to keep shelving and cupboards clean.
DIY
1. Protecting glass. Protective tapes and protective films are ideal for protecting glass or mirrors when painting, varnishing, glossing or waxing. Simply tape the glass or mirror along its edges on a mirror, picture frame or window, and paint away safe in the knowledge the protective film with guard against splashes.
2. Protecting skirting boards. A low tack tape will prevent its wood coating from being removed.
3. Protecting fixtures and fittings. Remove the tape and switch to a smaller brush to complete this more detailed work.
4. Holding glue in place. Broken items which are glued back together can be kept in place with tape until the glue dries.
5. Holding glass in place. Broken windows can be kept whole with tape until they can be fixed.
6. Preventing paint cracks. Tape a small cross when drilling into a wall. Drill through the centre of the cross and paint cracks will be prevented.
7. Preventing wood splinters. Tape either side of where you are going to saw to avoid splintering.
8. Keep screws safe. If moving house or moving pictures tape the screw to the back of the picture frame so it doesn’t get lost.
9. Fix a radio antennae.
10. Prevent tripping hazards. Tape is a great way to stick down wires and carpet edges.
HANDY
1. Tennis racket cushion. Taping the handle of a tennis racket will create a more comfortable hold with extra grip.
2. Fixing crayons. Tape fixes snapped crayons and also makes them easier for children to hold.
3. Sealing. Packages, food packets and a whole number of other items can be sealed with tape.
4. Memos. Tape turns any piece of paper into a sticky note. Use on telephones, computer keyboards, walls or fridges.
5. Creating a temporary hem on trousers. Ideal before sewing if you have no pins.
6. Preventing locks from freezing. Car locks which are taped over will not freeze.
7. Fixing frayed laces.
8. Grips for slippy shoes. Double sided tape under the shoes will create extra grip.
9. Shopping list holder.Tape the shopping list to the trolley to keep your hands free when shopping
10. Code your keys. Using different coloured tape will help you to remember what each is for.
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Article Source :
http://www.articleseen.com/Article_ 30 uses for tape in and around the home _139337.aspx
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Author Resource :
For more information on Protection tape, please visit www.flowstrip.co.uk
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Keywords :
Protective tape,
Category :
Home and Family
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Home Improvement
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