Okay, so I finally decided to do something about those sharp corners around the house. You know how it is, especially with the little ones starting to zoom around, or even just me being clumsy after a long day. That coffee table corner… man, I swear it had it out for my shins. Had a couple of close calls, and my wife kept mentioning it. Figured it was time.
Finding the Protectors
Didn’t do a ton of research, honestly. Saw these silicone corner protectors pop up online somewhere, looked simple enough. They seemed soft, kinda clear so they wouldn’t look too ugly. Read a few comments, most folks seemed happy enough. Some said they fall off, others said they stick like glue. Typical internet, right? Decided to just grab a pack and see for myself. Went for the clear, squishy-looking ones. Thought they’d blend in better than the colored foam things.
Getting Started
The package arrived pretty quick. Just a simple plastic bag with a bunch of these little clear blobs and some sticky tape bits. No fancy instructions, just the basics. Looked straightforward. First thing I did was grab all the protectors and lay them out. Counted them to make sure I had enough for the main culprits – the coffee table, the edge of the bookshelf in the hallway, and that low-standing TV unit.
The Sticking Process
Right, the actual doing part. I followed the vague instructions:
- First, I grabbed a cloth and some rubbing alcohol I had under the sink. Gave each corner a really good wipe down. Waited a minute for it to dry completely. Didn’t want any dust or grease messing up the stickiness.
- Then, I took the double-sided sticky tape pieces that came with them. Peeled one side off. This was a bit fiddly, gotta admit, getting the backing paper off without touching the sticky part too much.
- Stuck the tape onto the inside surfaces of the silicone protector. Pressed it down firmly.
- Next, peeled off the other side of the tape backing. More fiddly bits.
- Lined up the protector with the corner of the furniture. Tried to get it straight and snug.
- Then I just pushed hard. Held it there for maybe 30 seconds, maybe a minute? Just pressed really firmly on all sides, making sure it made good contact.
Repeated this whole song and dance for every corner I wanted to cover. Took maybe 15-20 minutes for about eight corners? Wasn’t too bad.
First Impressions and How It’s Going
Once they were on, they looked… okay. Not invisible, but the clear ones aren’t too offensive. They don’t scream “baby-proofed house” quite as loudly as the foam ones might. They feel pretty soft, definitely would cushion a blow compared to the bare wood corner.
I gave them a gentle tug after about an hour, and they seemed to be holding strong. It’s been a few weeks now. So far, so good. None have fallen off, even the one on the coffee table leg that gets bumped occasionally by the vacuum cleaner. The kids haven’t managed to peel them off either, which is frankly amazing. They seem to ignore them mostly. I bumped my knee into the bookshelf corner the other day – still hurt a bit, not gonna lie, but definitely didn’t leave a bruise or break the skin like it might have before. So, yeah, they seem to do the job.
Cleaning around them is fine, just wipe over them. They haven’t gotten grimy or yellowed yet, but time will tell I guess. For the price and the minimal effort, I’m pretty happy. Peace of mind is worth something, you know? If they start falling off later, well, I’ll cross that bridge when I come to it. Maybe rough up the corner a bit first next time, or use different tape. But for now, job done.