9 practical uses for clothes pegs in daily life

by Mark Bennett

July 16, 2023

9 practical uses for clothes pegs in daily life
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Indispensable for hanging up washing, we cannot do without clothes pegs. But pegs can be used for so much more than just the laundry. Indeed, we can convert them into useful gadgets, and they are much cheaper than their commercial counterparts. In the kitchen, in the bathroom, in your handbag, in your wardrobe and even on the go: discover how many ways a peg can make your life easier.

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Charger cables

These days, power charging cables are everywhere. Use pegs to tidy them up (along with a useful identification label).

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Earphones

While traveling, or in a bag or backpack, we will probably have earphones with us. So, how can we solve the problem of them getting tangled? Well, with a peg, of course!

Toothbrushes

You're in a hotel and you want to keep your toothbrush separated. Or you want to do the same thing at home. Just get a piece of double-sided tape and stick a peg to the wall: now you have a toothbrush holder and it's more hygenic too!

Non-slip hangers

Tired of your clothes slipping off the hangers? You can easily stop this by using pegs!

Buffet labels

Lots of dishes ready on the buffet table? Do you need help identifying them? Or maybe you want to indicate which are the vegan options? You can easily create labels with the help of pegs.

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Scarves and foulards

Don't have any special drawer dividers?Well, organize your scarves and foulards using pegs. Just attach them to a horizontal support (a hanger, or a wooden rod/rail) and your scarves will be put on display (and out of the way)!

Under the sink, or inside any door

Under the sink, or inside any door

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There is never enough room under the kitchen sink for everything we need, like cleaning cloths or gloves. But by using some double-sided tape, pegs and the internal surface of (any) kitchen cabinet door, this problem can be solved in a jiffy!

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Sunglasses in the car

Sunglasses in the car

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It's always convenient to keep a pair of sunglasses in the car, but where? Secure them to the roof of the car with double-sided tape and a peg!

It's worth keeping a few extra pegs around the house!

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