Safety pins do much more than keep clothes together. Check out some of the other uses for safety pins:
1. Prevent Static Cling. To keep your skirt from sticking to your tights or pantyhose, or your work pants from grabbing your socks, attach a small safety pin to the inside of your slip, skirt lining or the hem of your slacks. The metal is a good conductor of electricity, so it will divert static away.
2. Deter Pickpockets. Going to a crowded event? Pin your tote bag shut. It won't ward off a determined thief of course, but it should discourage a pickpocketer. Plus, it will keep your stuff from spilling out every time you set down your bag.
3. Open Tricky Gadgets. Use the slimmer end to wedge the cover off the back of your cell phone or television remote when it needs a battery change.
4. Clean Kitchen Implements. Keep a safety pin in your utensil drawer to remove dried garlic from a press or clumped salt from a shaker.
5. Decorate Cakes. Use one to trace Happy Birthday into cake frosting before you dress it up. The light line serves as a guide for your design, but it will disappear under the icing.
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