We’ve all seen them–coiled doorstop springs that bring endless fun for bored kids while visiting their grandparents. But what if we told you that this common household item has a lesser-known use? There are some who swear by it, but others who say it can cause damage. But what’s the truth?

A video was posted on social media displaying an alternative use of coiled doorstop springs. The footage showed an unidentified person demonstrating buttoning a door in place with the spring attachment.

The coiled doorstop may have other uses, but others warned that it may damage the wall. Image: TikTok / @giafromthe90s

The video showed a person swinging a door in their home back and forth before placing their foot firmly on top of the attachment to keep it hoisted down. They then pull the door inwards, over both their foot and spring, so that the door is kept in place by the attachment. While some viewers were surprised by the trick, others were quick to point out the risks it could pose.

One concerned viewer wrote: ‘This clip merely shows how to manipulate a door stopper to make it a door holder. They're two different bits of ironmongery.’

Another added: ‘It's for preventing the door knob from damaging the wall. The reason it's a coil spring is to prevent the screw from ripping out of the wall when you step on it. The end.’

A coiled doorstop might have other unusual functions based on an online user. Image: TikTok / @giafromthe90s

A third viewer wrote: 'This dude just uses the spring design for a purpose other than intended. He is running the risk of damaging his wall, the exact damage that a door stopper is meant to prevent.'

‘It's for preventing the door knob from damaging the wall. The reason it's a coil spring is to prevent the screw from ripping out of the wall when you step on it. The end,’ someone else shared.

Key Takeaways

• A video has been shared on social media platforms showing a supposed added use for a springy doorstop, claiming it can be used to hold a door open.
• Some people support this new use and find it clever, while others claim this can cause damage to the wall and is not the intended use for a doorstop.
• The video, originally posted by a social media user, has amassed divided opinions.
• A number of viewers have pointed out that this discovery could lead to damage to the wall, which a doorstop is originally meant to prevent.

Let us know in the comments what you think about this ‘secret use’ of a door stop!

 

[Isis]

We’ve all seen them–coiled doorstop springs that bring endless fun for bored kids while visiting their grandparents. But what if we told you that this common household item has a lesser-known use? There are some who swear by it, but others who say it can cause damage. But what’s the truth?

A video was posted on social media displaying an alternative use of coiled doorstop springs. The footage showed an unidentified person demonstrating buttoning a door in place with the spring attachment.

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The coiled doorstop may have other uses, but others warned that it may damage the wall. Image: TikTok / @giafromthe90s

The video showed a person swinging a door in their home back and forth before placing their foot firmly on top of the attachment to keep it hoisted down. They then pull the door inwards, over both their foot and spring, so that the door is kept in place by the attachment. While some viewers were surprised by the trick, others were quick to point out the risks it could pose.

One concerned viewer wrote: ‘This clip merely shows how to manipulate a door stopper to make it a door holder. They're two different bits of ironmongery.’

Another added: ‘It's for preventing the door knob from damaging the wall. The reason it's a coil spring is to prevent the screw from ripping out of the wall when you step on it. The end.’

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A coiled doorstop might have other unusual functions based on an online user. Image: TikTok / @giafromthe90s

A third viewer wrote: 'This dude just uses the spring design for a purpose other than intended. He is running the risk of damaging his wall, the exact damage that a door stopper is meant to prevent.'

‘It's for preventing the door knob from damaging the wall. The reason it's a coil spring is to prevent the screw from ripping out of the wall when you step on it. The end,’ someone else shared.

Key Takeaways

• A video has been shared on social media platforms showing a supposed added use for a springy doorstop, claiming it can be used to hold a door open.
• Some people support this new use and find it clever, while others claim this can cause damage to the wall and is not the intended use for a doorstop.
• The video, originally posted by a social media user, has amassed divided opinions.
• A number of viewers have pointed out that this discovery could lead to damage to the wall, which a doorstop is originally meant to prevent.

Let us know in the comments what you think about this ‘secret use’ of a door stop!

For heavens sake!! Just buy a cute doorstop, or a brick.

 

[maggiej]

never seen one

 

[Gsr]

You can buy a two part magnetic door holder pretty cheap, which we have on our front door. Works a treat.

 

[midgemills]

I have an old cobbler's shoe last at my back door and an old metal iron at the front door. Both work well and add a vintage touch to my decor.

 

[Tipsy]

We’ve all seen them–coiled doorstop springs that bring endless fun for bored kids while visiting their grandparents. But what if we told you that this common household item has a lesser-known use? There are some who swear by it, but others who say it can cause damage. But what’s the truth?

A video was posted on social media displaying an alternative use of coiled doorstop springs. The footage showed an unidentified person demonstrating buttoning a door in place with the spring attachment.

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The coiled doorstop may have other uses, but others warned that it may damage the wall. Image: TikTok / @giafromthe90s

The video showed a person swinging a door in their home back and forth before placing their foot firmly on top of the attachment to keep it hoisted down. They then pull the door inwards, over both their foot and spring, so that the door is kept in place by the attachment. While some viewers were surprised by the trick, others were quick to point out the risks it could pose.

One concerned viewer wrote: ‘This clip merely shows how to manipulate a door stopper to make it a door holder. They're two different bits of ironmongery.’

Another added: ‘It's for preventing the door knob from damaging the wall. The reason it's a coil spring is to prevent the screw from ripping out of the wall when you step on it. The end.’

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A coiled doorstop might have other unusual functions based on an online user. Image: TikTok / @giafromthe90s

A third viewer wrote: 'This dude just uses the spring design for a purpose other than intended. He is running the risk of damaging his wall, the exact damage that a door stopper is meant to prevent.'

‘It's for preventing the door knob from damaging the wall. The reason it's a coil spring is to prevent the screw from ripping out of the wall when you step on it. The end,’ someone else shared.

Key Takeaways

• A video has been shared on social media platforms showing a supposed added use for a springy doorstop, claiming it can be used to hold a door open.
• Some people support this new use and find it clever, while others claim this can cause damage to the wall and is not the intended use for a doorstop.
• The video, originally posted by a social media user, has amassed divided opinions.
• A number of viewers have pointed out that this discovery could lead to damage to the wall, which a doorstop is originally meant to prevent.

Let us know in the comments what you think about this ‘secret use’ of a door stop!

Geeze the world is really full of ningcompoops and morons, rip it from the wall... hahaha

 

[Veggiepatch]

If you're worried about the doorstopper coming out of the door, try longer screws. Took me a whole 1.2 seconds to come up with that solution!

 

[Knell]

?...got nothing ! Looks ugly though.

 

[Veggiepatch]

If you're worried about the doorstopper coming out of the door, try longer screws. Took me a whole 1.2 seconds to come up with that solution!

I should have said skirting board. I'm a scatterbrain lately!

 

[Knell]

I should have said skirting board. I'm a scatterbrain lately!

Haha...I had to go back and look at the photo when you said that - thought I had missed something lol

 

[Veggiepatch]

Haha...I had to go back and look at the photo when you said that - thought I had missed something lol

Me too! Just in case my "scatterbrainedness" was real! No explanation needed for confirmation....