Small clips become annoying to retrieve when they catch on larger ones. Separate shallow spaces let you choose the right fastening without untangling a handful.
Sort the fastening types
Empty the clip container onto a tray and separate paper clips, binder clips, and any loose elastic bands. Check for bent or rough pieces. Keep clips away from items that their metal edges might mark.
Use small open sections
Place each type in its own shallow compartment inside a drawer. Keep the smallest clips near the front where they are easy to pinch. Store large binder clips with their handles folded in if that suits their design.
Keep only a useful reserve
Return clips to the matching section when papers are finished. Avoid filling a deep jar simply because it holds a lot; the goal is to take one clip without tipping the entire collection onto the desk.
What would you change to make paper clips separated from binder clips work in your home?
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