#BluHacks around the home
Blu Tack® is a versatile adhesive putty that's a household staple. It has a multitude of uses that can make everyday life that little bit easier - we call these '#BluHacks'!
Going beyond the product’s more traditional use of sticking posters to a wall or holding objects in place, Blu Tack® offers an easy-to-use, repositionable adhesive solution in over one thousand applications - whether it’s removing fluff from clothing, levelling a picture frame, fixing a wobbly table, organising your cables, or even cleaning your headphones.
Explore some ingenious #BluHacks to make your life easier around the home.
8 of our best Blu Tack uses in the home
1. Organise your cables
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Tired of tangled cables cluttering your home or workspace? Blu Tack® can help! Simply roll small pieces of Blu Tack® into balls and stick them to the edge of your desk, in the crevices of furniture, or neatly against skirting boards for your cables to be stuck against.
Use the blobs to hold your cables in place, preventing them from slipping off and getting tangled. This hack keeps your cables neat and tidy, whilst being easily accessible when charging devices.
2. Fix wobbly furniture
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Wobbly furniture can be a nuisance, especially when dining, but Blu Tack® offers a quick fix. Apply a small amount of Blu Tack® to the bottom of the furniture legs that are causing the wobble. The putty will act as a cushion, stabilising the furniture and preventing it from moving - the perfect hack for steadying chairs and tables.
3. Clean a keyboard
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Keyboards can accumulate dust and grime over time, making them difficult to clean. Help remove unwanted dirt by pressing a piece of Blu Tack® onto the keyboard keys and gently lift it off. The putty will pick up dust and debris, leaving your keyboard clean and looking like new.
4. Clean headphones
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Headphones or AirPods can get dirty with regular use, but Blu Tack® can help keep them clean. Roll a small piece of Blu Tack® into a ball and gently press it into the crevices of your headphones. The adhesive putty will adhere to dirt and wax, making it easy to remove. This method is gentle and won't damage your headphones or AirPods.
5. Organise items
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Keeping screws organised can be challenging, especially if you have a variety of sizes. Blu Tack® can help you create a simple screw organiser. Stick a good blob of Blu Tack® onto a board or inside a drawer and press the screws into the putty. This keeps them in place and easily accessible, preventing them from getting lost.
You can do this with more than just screws! Use a blob of Blu Tack® to hold loose hair grips, small earrings or anything else that's fiddly and prone to getting lost.
6. Hold a tape measure
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When you're working on a project that requires precise measurements, Blu Tack® can be a lifesaver - especially if you're working alone and feel like you need a spare hand. To keep your tape measure in place, simply press a small piece of Blu Tack® onto the end of the tape measure and stick it to the surface you're measuring. This will hold the tape measure securely, allowing you to take accurate measurements without it slipping or moving.
7. Secure items in place
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If you have items on a shelf or windowsill that tend to slide or can be prone to falling over, often thanks to pets or little hands, Blu Tack® can help keep them in place. Apply small pieces of Blu Tack® to the bottom of the items and press them onto the surface. This will provide enough grip to prevent them from moving, ensuring they stay exactly where you want them. This hack is especially useful for lightweight items like picture frames, small decorations, or plants.
8. Prop up your phone
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If you're watching videos, on a video call, or following a recipe hands-free, it can be handy to prop up your phone with a blob of Blu Tack®. Start by rolling a piece of Blu Tack® into a generous sized blob, lean your phone against a wall or stable object, and press the blob at the bottom of the phone on a flat surface to secure it into place. The Blu Tack® will keep your phone steady and easily in sight, which is especially useful when you don't have a phone stand handy!
Conclusion
Blu Tack® is more than just an adhesive; it's a versatile tool that can help you solve a range of household problems. From learning how to keep cables organised to cleaning your headphones, these 8 #BluHacks demonstrate some of the many ways Blu Tack® can make your life easier. Give these hacks a try and discover the endless possibilities of Blu Tack® around your home!
