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Rubber bands with excellent elasticity and frictional force

Speaking of rubber bands, they are familiar things that many households have. It's used to bundle vegetables in stores, and it's like lying around at home without having to buy it. [Image] The trick when the bottle lid doesn't open You don't have to rush to buy it, but it's very inconvenient if you don't want to use it. If possible, you want to keep it ready so that you can always use it. Especially when I go out with a small child, I often encounter situations where rubber bands help me. In my case, I've always kept a rubber band in my bag pocket so that I can take it out whenever I go out. It's awkward to scatter them apart in the bag, so it's recommended to put them in a small-sized bag with a zipper for easy removal. ■ Natural rubber is the material of the rubber band, which has excellent cost performance but is easily deteriorated. If you know the characteristics of rubber, you will know how to use it and what you should be careful about. I use it casually, but it's a good idea to check it because the range of uses will change depending on whether you know it or not. -The characteristic of rubber bands with excellent elasticity is excellent elasticity. The characteristic that it stretches well and returns to its original state instantly when you stop stretching is really convenient, isn't it?・ No matter how convenient and expensive it is, you cannot use it on a daily basis. Rubber bands are also sold at office supplies stores and 100-yen stores, and they are packed in a box and are inexpensive. If you buy one box, you don't have to buy more for many years in a typical household. -Rubber with high frictional force is a material with high frictional force. It is often used as a non-slip, and there are many tricks to utilize the effect by using rubber bands.・ Unique odor There is a unique odor peculiar to rubber. There may not be many people who like this odor, but there are also ways to make good use of it. Ants are said to dislike rubber odors. -Unfortunately, natural rubber, which is easily deteriorated, has the characteristic of being easily deteriorated. It may deteriorate due to temperature, ultraviolet rays, long-term use, or excessive force, and it may break, become tattered, stretch, or melt and stick together. Therefore, avoid long-term use and storage in places where it is exposed to high temperatures and ultraviolet rays. Depending on how you use it, you may want to think of it as disposable after one use. ■ What is the use of rubber bands? The most frequently used method is to "close the opened bag", isn't it? Rubber bands are easy to expand and contract and can be firmly stopped. Recently, the number of foodstuffs in zippered bags has increased, but many of them still cannot close their mouths when opened, and especially those that easily spill or absorb moisture are troublesome when they cannot be used up. If airtightness is required, store it in a container with a tight lid, but if it is temporary or if you want to close the mouth with the bag you are selling, it is easiest to tie it with a rubber band.・ Insect repellent (ant repellent) For ants' favorite things such as sugar and honey, be sure to use rubber bands to take insect repellent measures. When I was a kid, there was a line of ants on the sour drink that my mother was soaked in ... It is important to occupy the lid firmly, but it is easy if you can prevent it by just wrapping a rubber band. In today's airtight homes, ants rarely get inside the house, but it's that small. Don't let your guard down, as you can get in through the gaps in the sash or through a small hole. (Especially in hot weather!) If you are in the vegetable garden, you will often be damaged by ants. In such a case, try spreading a rubber band on the soil. Rubber bands are also useful outside the house. -Rubber bands are perfect for bundling into small pieces, for easy-to-carry items that have many pieces, and for bundling so that they do not fall apart. You can use a string or cable tie to bundle them, but rubber bands are overwhelmingly superior in terms of ease of use and work efficiency. Even if it is a small amount or not, the thickness of the bundle can be adjusted by the number of windings, which is unique to rubber bands. It can be tightened or loosened, so it can be matched to the object to be bundled.・ There are many home appliances in the house that put together the code. You don't need it if it's cordless, but many appliances come with a cord. I think I'll put it together because it gets in the way when I'm not using it, but it's also easy to use a rubber band to put together the cords ♪ It's easy to adjust the force, it has elasticity, and it's good that it doesn't come off even if you loosen it a little. .. It can be rolled up and bundled without straining the cord. Some cords have a band to keep them bundled, but they often break and come off. In that respect, even if the rubber band runs out, there is a substitute, so it doesn't bother me. In my home, I put the cord through the rubber band and leave it through, both when removing it and when putting it together. Surprisingly, it doesn't go missing and is smooth when cleaning up. It is easy to use, which is unique to rubber bands, and can be expanded and contracted over and over again. ■ How to use it like this! -Hanger's non-slip There is no problem if the hanger has a non-slip clip or dent, but if it is a simple plastic hanger, clothes may slip off. In such a case, wrap a rubber band around the frame to prevent it from slipping instantly. You only have to wind it when you need it, so it doesn't get in the way. If you attach a rubber band to prevent slipping, even clothes with an open neckline will not fall off. When drying outside on a windy day, the clothes you have washed may slip off the hanger, so it is safe to wrap them with a rubber band.・ Prevention of falling eggs Round eggs are easy to roll, so when you put them on the kitchen table, you pay attention to where you put them so that they do not fall. In such a case, put a rubber band on the ring and put an egg in the ring. The rubber band acts as a rolling prevention ring. It's a simple trick just to put it, but it's convenient because it has a lot of turns.・ Dust removal from sliding doors At homes with pets, dust and hair may get clogged in the gaps during the hair re-growth period. Even if you pull it out with your fingertips to the point where you can clean it, it may be difficult to remove the lower part of the sliding door. In such a case, bite the rubber band under the door and move it to the left or right. The rubber band entangles dust and hair. -Carpet cleaning Stick Dust and pet hair that sticks to the carpet. You can clean it with the core of the wrap wrapped with a rubber band. However, I think it depends on the condition of the carpet, but it will not be clean at all just by rolling it. Try it by grasping the core firmly and rubbing it with force. It's a pretty good exercise. At my home, the calico cat's hair was tightly entwined and removed. It has a cleaning effect, but there are some drawbacks. First of all, it takes a lot of effort, and as you use it, the rubber and hair get entangled, and the rubber bands that are knitted and wound at intervals gather together more and more. To be honest, rubber gloves seem to be easier to clean. As it is long, it is recommended for removing dust that has accumulated in gaps or out of reach.・ Cleaning stick for small places You can move a little more finely, and cleaning sticks using disposable chopsticks are recommended for cleaning narrow gaps and grooves. Wrap kitchen paper around disposable chopsticks, wrap it around the rubber band, and you're done. If you use the tips and corners of disposable chopsticks well, the dirt will be removed to the corners and it will be neat. Even at my home, I make and use many of them for the year-end cleaning. Of course, it does a good job even with regular cleaning.・ Opening the bottle lid It may take some time to open the bottle. If you can't open it even if you try hard, try wrapping a rubber band around the bottle and lid. The non-slip effect firmly transmits the power of the hand, making it easier to open. -The non-slip effect of the seal peeling rubber band is useful in various places. If you wrap it around your fingertips and use it instead of a finger cot, it is convenient for turning thin paper or wraps. In addition, it can be used to remove the sticker from the bottle, and it is easy to remove it by rubbing it with a fingertip wrapped with a rubber band. -Connecting Soft rubber bands can be connected and lengthened. You can tie a knot by stacking them, passing one through the overlapping loops, and pulling. By repeating this, it is possible to make it as long as possible. If you want to fix a large object in a circle, you can use a rubber band without a long string. ■ It can also be used as a play material. The characteristics of rubber bands are also utilized for play. A rubber band gun can be made only with disposable chopsticks and rubber bands, and you can play with it by flying it unexpectedly. Even at my home, there are many rubber band guns on the market, including disposable chopsticks, and I am delighted to hit the target and shoot. The second son has a rubber band gun that can fire continuously, so in the past he was very active in events such as Halloween parties and summer festivals for children. It was popular not only with boys but also with girls, and even adults participated and played. In addition, the highly elastic characteristics of rubber bands are often useful as materials for handmade toys. ■ Summary Rubber bands are highly elastic, soft, and convenient items that make it easy to adjust the force. Since it is vulnerable to high temperatures and ultraviolet rays, it is suitable for use and storage in a cool place out of the sun. There are many tricks that make use of the characteristics of rubber as well as general usage, and there are many places where rubber bands can play an active role! You can use it in your daily life, so please give it a try. ■ The author of this article, Yonpiyomama, a mother of three boys and one girl. She presides over a flower cake and kyaraben class at her home. She loves cooking, crafting, wrapping and more. She wants to send useful information to her life ♪

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