Purse hooks - keep your purse clean and off the floor

"How did I ever live without a purse hook?"

The purse hook

The purse hook is the gadget you never knew you needed. Costing from $5 to $30 on Amazon, it is a very simple gadget that lets you hang your purse off the edge of a table or desk. It's  keeps your purse safe, clean and in easy reach.

the Zoohook

Purse hooks have been around since the 1920's but they are only now becoming common. Some are just a simple L-shaped hook, while others are spring loaded or fold up into a neat little circle. A few even double as bracelets.  Supposedly, the Queen of England has a purse hook with a suction cup design. The rumor is that she discreetly spits into the cup, attaches the cup to the underside of a table, and hangs that mysterious purse of hers there.

Purse hooks range from the simple to the extravagantly decorated and some even boast hidden mirrors.

the Clipa bracelet-style hook

Pros

• Your purse stays clean because it's off the floor. Imagine putting your purse down on a restroom floor and then putting on your kitchen table. Ugh!
• Your purse is safer because you can see it; it's not under your chair where it can be stolen.

the Fumi bracelet-style hook

Cons

• Some purse hooks are much heavier than they should be--probably all the bling
• Some are kinda pricey

Helpful hints

• Check how much a purse hook weighs before buying
• If you buy a purse hook with fancy fake stones, be aware that they tend to fall off. Cheap metal also tends to tarnish.