Some hangers and clothes simply don't mix, and a slippery garment can easily slide off, making a mess in your closet.
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| When it comes to doing laundry, washing your clothes is only half the battle. The real challenge is putting everything away once it's clean and dry. Some items can be folded and tucked in a drawer, while others can be hung up in a closet. Both storage methods have their advantages, but hanging clothes helps to prevent wrinkles, maintain a garment's shape, and provide greater visibility. Without nonslip hangers, though, those benefits may be lost. |
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| Some hangers and clothes simply don't mix, and a slippery garment can easily slide off, making a mess in your closet. Fortunately, there's a trick to make any hanger nonslip, and all it takes is a few rubber bands. |
What You'll Need • Hangers • 2–4 rubber bands (preferably wide ones) per hanger |
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| An Easy DIY Nonslip Hanger Hack |
| First, grab any clothes hanger with a crossbar. Take a rubber band — a wide, heavy-duty option is best — and wrap it around one of the shoulder supports until it's secure, placing it about 2 inches in. For extra grip, add a second rubber band. Repeat on the other shoulder support, then hang the clothing item as you normally would. Instead of falling off, the fabric will catch on the rubber, keeping the garment in place. With this quick hack, you can upgrade the hangers you already have and tidy your closet at the same time. |
| Don't love the look of rubber band-wrapped hangers? There are other ways to make them nonslip. You can use a hot glue gun to add hot glue dots to the shoulders of your hangers, enhancing their grip, or you can buy hanger grips, such as these ones on Amazon. Made of soft rubber, they have a finlike design that prevents clothes from sliding. The strips are backed with a clear adhesive and are compatible with wood or plastic hangers. |
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 | | malu Diatomaceous Earth Bath Mat | | I've used the powdered version of diatomaceous earth to ward off ants, but I never imagined it could be transformed into a moisture-wicking bathmat. The material is designed to soak up water within 60 seconds and also features anti-slip properties for safety. It doesn't need to be cleaned as often as a cotton bath mat (every two weeks is fine), and can be scrubbed with a soft brush and mild detergent. — Kelsey Morrison, House Outlook Editor |
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| Pauline Lacsamana is a freelance writer and editor who specializes in commerce, home, design, and lifestyle. She has bylines in The Spruce, Business Insider, U.S. News & World Report, Hunker, MyDomaine, Parade, and more. |
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