I show you why I cut up old (torn) rubber gloves

A smart housewife will not throw anything away just like that. I cut old rubber gloves into pieces and use them for household needs.

Stoppers for hangers

As soon as the gloves start to leak, I cut them into pieces:

I cut the “sleeve” into strips and pull them onto hangers. They make excellent limiters. T-shirts, blouses with thin straps, light dresses and other clothes don't slide off, and I no longer worry about a mess in my closet.

Anti-slip effect

A cutting board sliding on the table can cause injury. One day I was cutting fish and cut myself badly because the board suddenly moved to the side. After that I was puzzled by security:

1. I cut 2 rubber bands from the glove.
2. I secured rubber bands along the edges of the cutting board.

All! Now the board lies motionless on the table and does not move to the side.

Fixation

Elastic bands obtained from gloves can always be used in the household. They can record:

• gauze on a jar or pan;
• roll of baking paper;
• bobbins with satin ribbons;
• rolled towels, clothes;
• open packages of cereals;
• lid on the pan for transportation.

The clamps are very durable. They do not tear, crack or dry out over time.

Rescue from oil leaks

To prevent greasy streaks on a bottle of vegetable oil, I wrap a small rectangle of paper napkin around the neck. The paper absorbs accidentally spilled drops of oil. As a result, the bottle remains clean. To ensure that the napkin stays well on the neck, I secure it with the same rubber band from the gloves.

Slingshot from the 90s

Recently my husband saw me cutting up another pair of gloves. The sight of the “fingers” brought his thoughts back to his childhood, and he decided to show his son how he had fun in his youth. The boys at that time loved to shoot peas and elderberries. Along with the usual slingshots, the following devices were popular:

They were called crossbows, rowan arrows, etc. This thing is done very simply:

1. Cut off the top of the bottle.
2. We burn a hole in the lid with a hot awl (knitting needle), or rather remove the entire top.
3. Pull the “finger” onto the neck.
4. Screw the lid to secure it.

To shoot, you need to throw a bullet or pea inside, pull back the rubber tip and quickly release it.

Protection for cabinet doors

Our cat is also a big fan of climbing into cabinets. He opens the doors with his paw, empties the shelf and makes a rookery for himself. No matter how much I scolded him or punished him, I couldn’t eradicate the bad habit. In the end I had to hang up the protection:

We hook the rubber band from the gloves onto the locker handles in a figure eight pattern.

And no cat will pass. Protection from children also helps a lot.

Door slam protection

If you are worried that your child will accidentally lock himself in the room, you can use a rubber band to block the door lock. I did this when my son was very little.

1. We hook the rubber band from the gloves to the handle.
2. Let's cross.
3. We pull it onto the door handle from the back side.

It is important to ensure that the lock tongue goes inside. Then the door will definitely not slam shut.

Unscrew the tight lid

The “palm” of a rubber glove is convenient to use for opening “twist” cans. It often happens that the lid is very tight and does not want to give in, no matter how hard it is twisted. But once you put part of the glove on top - voila! The jar is open. With a rubber gasket, the hand stops sliding, and the lid unscrews with a minimum of effort.

Remove paint from brush

I use rubber tapes from gloves when painting outbuildings in the country:

1. Open a jar of paint.
2. We stretch the elastic band over the jar.
3. Dip the brush into the paint.
4. We remove the excess on a strip of elastic.

As a result, the work goes quickly. The paint does not flow along the fence, does not drip, and the edges of the can remain clean. Just don't try to pull the elastic band back. Otherwise, splashes will fly, you will stain both yourself and everything around you.

Remove the screw with the damaged head

Part of the glove is useful for turning out a screw with broken slots. To prevent the tool from slipping, place a rubber gasket on the head. Now you can easily accomplish your plans.

This is how I use old rubber gloves. Of course, if they are completely worn out, covered with plaque, I, without a twinge of conscience, send the products to the trash bin. But more often, a hole simply appears on the surface, and the gloves begin to leak. They look absolutely normal, brand new, but you can no longer wash dishes in them. But you can cut rubber bands - they will always come in handy around the house.