Nail clippers are a compact tool, yet they offer many different benefits in our daily lives. They’re not only useful for trimming nails but also have several other practical uses that many people overlook.

Below are some helpful uses of nail clippers you may not know about:

• Opening Bottles and Containers

In emergency situations when you don’t have another tool available, nail clippers can be used to open bottle caps or food and drink containers. Simply place the tip of the clipper into the gap of the lid and apply gentle pressure to pop it open easily.

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• Acting as a Screwdriver

Some types of nail clippers come with a built-in nail file. Besides their usual purpose, the pointed tip of the file can work like a small screwdriver. Place the tip into small screws and twist lightly as you would with a regular screwdriver.

If you need to tighten a screw but don’t have a screwdriver nearby, the nail file on your clipper can serve as a quick replacement.

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• Relieving Itching or Discomfort

When you feel itchy or uncomfortable around the skin near your nails, lightly pressing the nail clipper on those areas can help relieve the sensation. This can also prevent scratching or damaging the skin.

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• Replacing Pliers

The round hole on the back of nail clippers can bend wires into any shape you want.
If you need to bend a wire but don’t have pliers, remember your nail clipper—it can act as a substitute.

The back of many clippers has a small round hole, usually meant for attaching keychains or accessories. To bend wire, simply thread it through the hole and bend—this allows you to easily shape the wire as desired.

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• Serving as a Mosquito Coil Holder

In summer, mosquito coils are commonly used in many households. If the metal stand is broken or missing, you can replace it with a nail clipper.

Separate the clipper, stand the nail file upright, then attach the mosquito coil onto the tip and place everything on a dish. Because nail clippers are made of stainless steel, there’s no worry about them catching fire. They can hold the entire mosquito coil firmly, and if the coil breaks, the clipper can also help fix it.

Just open the clipper, place the broken ends of the coil between the two metal arms, and clamp it tightly so it can be used again without waste.

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• Stripping Electrical Wires

Nail clippers can also be used to strip wires. Press firmly to cut through the outer insulation, then grip the wire between the clipper’s cutting edges and squeeze.

Next, rotate the clipper gently around the outer casing and pull lightly to remove the insulation. Using nail clippers to strip wires is simple, quick, and results in a clean strip.

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• Opening Packages

You can use the pointed tip of the built-in nail file to cut through the tape on packages or boxes.

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Nail clippers are more than just a tool for trimming nails—they can bring many unexpected conveniences to daily life. Try getting creative and exploring their other uses for fun and practical experiences!