Some hangers and clothes simply don’t mix, and a slippery garment can easily slide off, making a mess in your closet. Fortunately, there’s a trick to make any hanger nonslip, and all it takes is a few rubber bands.
An Easy DIY Nonslip Hanger Hack
First, grab any clothes hanger with a crossbar. Take a rubber band — a wide, heavy-duty option is best — and wrap it around one of the shoulder supports until it’s secure, placing it about 2 inches in. For extra grip, add a second rubber band. Repeat on the other shoulder support, then hang the clothing item as you normally would. Instead of falling off, the fabric will catch on the rubber, keeping the garment in place. With this quick hack, you can upgrade the hangers you already have and tidy your closet at the same time.
Extra Nonslip Tips
Don’t love the look of rubber band-wrapped hangers? There are other ways to make them nonslip. You can use a hot glue gun to add hot glue dots to the shoulders of your hangers, enhancing their grip, or you can buy hanger grips, such as these ones on Amazon. Made of soft rubber, they have a finlike design that prevents clothes from sliding. The strips are backed with a clear adhesive and are compatible with wood or plastic hangers.
