From keeping paperwork together to securing your laptop cover, binder bands have so many varied uses. While some are obvious, there will be plenty of others that are surprising solutions to everyday problems.

In this article, we’re going to take a look at 10 clever uses for binder bands at home and at work.

Once you know how versatile these bands can be, you’ll be stocking up to keep a supply ready for all those fiddly little jobs around the house and office!

1. To secure your tablet or laptop

You can use a binder band to secure the cover of your tablet or laptop. If you go for a striking colour, you will also be able to identify it straight away in the office or when you’re working in a busy environment.

And when you choose a customised binder band with your corporate branding, it will advertise your company’s services too!

2. As a kitchen tool

You may be surprised to learn that binder bands make efficient kitchen tools.

A stretchy silicone binder band will provide the grip you need to open stubborn jars, secure food packages for storage and keep the lids on pots and storage boxes secure if you’re transporting food.

3. To make chopping easier

You’ll also find that you can make chopping in the kitchen easier and safer by securing a binder band around your board at each end.

It will stop the board from sliding around on your kitchen counter so you can make quick and safe work of meal preparation.

4. As a notebook band

If you’re one of those people who can’t survive without a notebook for your to-do lists, memos and other information, as well as a store for receipts and paperwork, then you need a notebook band.

Wrap it around the outside of your notebook to keep loose paper secure or tuck notes or reminders under the band to keep them safe and easy to read.

5. To organise paperwork

If you’ve got piles of paper cluttering up your workspace, simply invest in a few binder bands to keep them organised and together.

Colourful silicone binder bands can also help you sort your papers into categories according to colour, leaving you with no excuse to have a disorganised desk!

You can also use a colour-coded band as a binder cover so you can tell at a glance what’s inside. File and folder bands are one of the most simple ways to get organised.

6. To make finding your keys easier

Attach a binder band to your keyring and it will make it so much easier to find a bunch of keys in the bottom of your bag, especially if you are returning home in the dark.

You can also loop the band around your wrist to keep your keys near to hand as you approach your front door.

7. To organise your cables

Bunches of loose cables around the home — under your desk or at the back of your TV — can be unsightly and a trip hazard too.

Keep them organised and secure with binder bands, using different colours if you need to identify different cables at a glance. You can also wrap a binder band around a cable to shorten it if it’s too long.

8. To make shower time easier

Bottles of shower gel and shampoo can get slippery quickly. To keep a firm grip on your bathroom bottles, wrap a binder band around each one.

This is a great tip for an elderly relative, young children or anyone who has difficulty gripping or if they’re affected by mobility conditions.

Bonus tip: If you’re buying for a loved one with one of these conditions such as arthritis, you can also gift them a medical ID band for another simple way to make everyday life easier.

9. As a pen or pencil grip

Following on from the previous ideas, you can also wrap a binder band around a pen or pencil to make it more comfortable to hold and less likely to fall out of your grasp.

It’s another simple yet effective fix for anyone who has trouble gripping a writing implement or for young children who are just learning to write.

10. To temporarily fix a leak

Discovering a newly sprung leak is every householder’s nightmare. While you wait for help to arrive, you can secure a binder band around the leaking pipe to stop the flow of water.

This is an invaluable tip that will save you stress and damage to your home!

Get binder and file bands Australia wide

Now you know just how useful binder bands are, it’s time to order your own supply.

Take a look at our Handband range of plain and customised binder bands. There’s a colour option to suit every taste, and we can personalise them with a message or information about your company.

And know that we deliver quickly throughout Australia, so you won’t have to wait long for your supply of household fixers and miracle workers!