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Metal Binder Clips for Closing Bags

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Date: 08/25/2008 Topics: Food Tips and Info > Snacks | Old Categories > Food  
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I have become so frustrated by chip clips. Or whatever other name they go by. Every time I'd use one, it would either break (cheap plastic) or it would pop off the bag that it's supposed to be clipping shut. They are also big and bulky, well at least for people who live in close quarters. Finally I found a solution that works ALL the time.

If you have any of the metal binder clips, use those. They will not pop off, they will grip tighter than any plastic device ever will, and if you fold the corners of your bags over before you roll the top down for closure, it gives a nearly air tight "seal". Also, they are cheaper than chip clips, take up much less space AND can always be used as office supplies.

By Amy from Colorado
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Post By jann weitman (Guest Post) (08/27/2008)
I just go to my local dollar store and but a package of plastic, colorful clothes pins!

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Post By Mike (Guest Post) (08/27/2008)
While reading this tip, I found another use for the binder clips. The sides of our refrigerator door shelves are not wide and there are large gaps at the bottom. In other words, small bottles or containers will fall through. I used styrofoam meat trays that I washed and bleached, cut them to fit so the sides are extended to the bottom of the shelf. I used the binder clips to secure the styrofoam to the sides. Works perfectly.

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Post by flapdoodlebug (4) | (08/25/2008)
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I love the clips from Pampered Chef!

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Post by bluealt (58) | (08/25/2008)
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I use a binder clip on the end of my toothpaste tube. It holds tightly to the end no matter how large I roll the tube up.

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Post by mom-from-missouri (140) | (08/25/2008)
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I use clothespins.

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Post By Elaine (Guest Post) (08/25/2008)
I have been using these for years instead of the chip clips. Let me tell you, she is right, they work great!

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Post by Laurel_admin (468) | (08/25/2008)
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A great way to re-close packages of frozen foods such as French Fries and large packages of veggies is with the Metal Binder Clips that are available in the office supply stores. I usually just cut a corner off the package, then fold it over a couple times and fasten it with the binder clip. I use the large size.

By Harlean

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RE: Metal Binder Clips for Closing Bags

The way I do it when buying frozen veg or chips, is to cut a bit about 1/2 inch off the top of the bag and use it as a tie. (09/27/2004)

By reb1234

RE: Metal Binder Clips for Closing Bags

I buy a big package of small plastic clothes pins at the dollar store. These are great too! (09/28/2004)

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Post By Amy (the poster of this tip) (Guest Post) (08/25/2008)
For some reason the website I tried to include did not come through. I'll instead just add a picture here. It is a picture from the Staples store website.

RE: Use Metal Binder Clips For Chip Clips

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Post by MartyD (399) | (08/25/2008)
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I have been griping about chip clippers for ages. I finally started using clip clothespins for mine, I also use them for opened ceral bags and in my closet for hanging slacks and skirts.

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