Why the binder clip is an essential cruise item

Imagine you’re sitting on a sunlounger on a quiet deck after a swim, but every time you get up to get a new drink or use the loo, your towel blows away – it could even go overboard!

Thankfully there’s a common household item you can dig around for in that old stationery drawer that’ll save your towel from a watery demise.

The humble binder clip is the perfect size to clip your towel to your sunlounger to keep it nice and snug.

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Simply clip one to the top and one at the bottom and you’ll be set! You’ll never lose your seat again because of a blown-away towel.

You don’t have to waste even a tiny amount of space in your luggage to bring them along either.

Clip one around the head of your razor and it’ll make sure your razor makes it on board safely as well.

Clip the other over the head of your toothbrush to keep it clean during transportation.

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When you’re not using the clips to stop your towel blowing overboard, they can be handy to keep your toothpaste roll in check as well.

Simply roll the end of your toothpaste tube up and secure the rolled end with the clip to keep the toothpaste at the top of the tube.

Voila! This little household item has many practical uses for travellers.