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Reuse Hangers: DIY Tips For Wire Coat Hangers

First Posted: 01/30/2012 2:06 pm   Updated: 01/30/2012 2:18 pm

From Networx' Adam Verwymeren:

If you dry clean your clothes on a regular basis, you know that those ubiquitous wire hangers can really start to stack up.

But rather than haul the hangers to the trash, you can put them to use around the house.

All tips and captions courtesy of Networx.

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A straightened wire hanger can be used to dislodge hairballs and gunk from a plugged drain. Sure, it's not going to be as effective as a professional tool like a plumber's snake, but it might just do the trick in a pinch and spare you an expensive visit from your local plumber.

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From Networx' Adam Verwymeren: If you dry clean your clothes on a regular basis, you know that those ubiquitous wire hangers can really start to stack up. But rather than haul the hangers to th...
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Kenz300
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11:57 AM on 02/14/2012
If you use the cleaners -- return the hangers.

Reduce, reuse, recycle.........
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Chipher
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05:47 AM on 02/01/2012
#11 Sell them in bulk to American women after the ProL Tealibots storm Pennsylvania Avenue;
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linilla
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07:29 PM on 01/30/2012
Roasting marshmallows on them could be hazardous! For one thing, they can get conduct heat to your hand. Also they could have toxic paint or impart some metal to the marshmallow that is not safe to eat.
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Boston31245435346724
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11:55 AM on 01/31/2012
#true
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volntyr
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06:04 PM on 01/30/2012
What? No making Chain Mail anymore?
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gardnerw2
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05:35 PM on 01/30/2012
I have done all but 2,but realy do not like them Oh Well.!!
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fenom23
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05:00 PM on 01/30/2012
abortion isn't even on the list
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neetsie71
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04:20 PM on 01/30/2012
how about RETURNING the coat hangers to the dry cleaner? mine always accepts them back with open arms!
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troyrobertdavid
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02:15 PM on 01/31/2012
That was #10.
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SimonBao
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04:20 PM on 01/30/2012
Hauling wire hangers to the trash?

Who does that? Are there folks reading HuffPost who live in a place that metal is not readily recycled?

I have a feeling these DIY tips are the solution to non-existent problems. If one has excess wire hangers, put them in the recycling bin.
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DianePVK
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04:15 PM on 01/30/2012
"Ten uses for wire coat hangers"
I'm not going within ten feet of that one..............

If you lived with Joan Crawford there was only one use for a wire coat hanger...and that was to beat your @SS!!
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