How to Wrap a Short Electrical Cord

How to Wrap a Short Electrical Cord. Treat your power cords right, and make them last longer, by learning how to store them correctly. You will need and a power cord. Step 1. Arrange the cord in figure-eight loops, leaving about two loops worth of uncoiled wire to wrap around the middle. Step 2. Wrap the remaining cord around the middle of the figure eight a few times. Step 3. Push the loose end through one of the loops. Step 4. Give the loose end a gentle tug to secure it. Did you know When you leave anything plugged into an outlet, it's using energy whether the equipment it's connected to is turned on or not.