Every toddler can tie their ‘shoelaces’ if they’re in the form of velcro – and just about everybody loves that familiar tearing sound when the hundreds of tiny loops are torn out of their strong bond from the hundreds of corresponding hooks on the other side. The idea was inspired by the way little hooks or burrs is mechanism of sticking was inspired by the way tiny hooks on burrs stick themselves to animal fur and clothing, with velcro-type products therefore also known as ‘hook and loop’. And in the form of adhesive tape, it’s now one of the most versatile and powerful mechanisms for sticking and bonding just about anything.
So how long is the list of everyday household uses for velcro tape? Unfortunately, there isn’t enough time in any single day to dive that deep – because the number is as long as the human imagination.
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1. Cord wrap
How often do you struggle with loose and tangled electrical cords and wires? A couple of snips of velcro tape and problem solved!
2. Mini TV
Do you prop up your iPad or tablet to keep yourself entertained or follow a recipe while cooking in the kitchen? With some velcro tape, attach your device to the wall for a secure mini-TV.
3. Attach smoke detector
You can forget all about screws, holes or permanent positions by using velcro to attach that smoke detector to the ceiling – and the same solution will work for just about anything else you can think of!
4. Secure a gate
One side of the velcro on the gate, the other on the post, and you’ve just given your pets and toddlers a little extra protection from getting where they shouldn’t go.
5. Hook replacement
A broom sliding away from the wall and smacking into the ground can be a shock, but a tab on the broom and a dab on the wall and you’ll never worry about it again. Velcro tape is also an easy replacement for hooks, making it simpler to hang laundry or garden shed items on the fly.
6. Keep rugs secure
Every parent has experienced a toddler running across a rug that suddenly moves – and it can leave them with a nasty bump on their head! Easily secure your rugs and mats in place with velcro tape.
7. Finish your outfit
Velcro tape really might be one of the most versatile products you’ll ever put in the miscellaneous kitchen draw! For instance, if you’ve got a shirt or dress that always leaves an annoying gap when buttoned up, solve the problem instantly with a couple of snips of the scissors. And once you’re done, use the hook side of another bit of velcro tape as a lint remover. Ingenious!
But as we’ve already said, the only limit to the million uses for velcro tape is your imagination and the countless little household problems that always seem to be rearing their head. Prop up sagging plants, never lose the TV remote again, and even securely attach heavy items like household fire extinguishers weighing up to several kilograms by ramping up the adhesive and hook & loop power of the product that makes the most sense for your particular needs. It’s just a matter of picking the right adhesive strength, the hook & loop holding power, and the required quantity, width and shape and other product varieties. If you need a little help, get in touch with our friendly technology guides or visit us at RS to view our selection of quality velcro tapes today.