We love sandpaper. And by “love” we mean we simply can’t live without it. It’s vital for the furniture repairing, restoring, and refinishing that we do on a daily basis. But – that’s nothing you need to concern yourself with. Leave the refinishing to us. Sandpaper has other household uses that you can use in your everyday life. Here are a few!
1. Removing Scuff Marks from Suede
A small square of fine-grit sandpaper and a light touch is great for removing (or at least minimizing) an ink stain or small scuff mark on suede clothing or shoes. Afterward, bring up the nap with a toothbrush or nailbrush. You might avoid an expensive trip to the dry cleaner!
2. Remove Stubborn Grout Stains
Sometimes your bathroom abrasive cleaner is just not strong enough, so you need to step it up with fine-grit sandpaper. Fold the sandpaper and use the folded edge to sand in the grout seam. Just be careful not to sand the tile and scratch the finish.
3. Make an Emery Board
If you don’t have an emery board handy the next time you need to smooth your nails, just grab some sandpaper from the garage. Look for a piece marked 120 grit or 150 grit on the back.
4. Use to Deter Slugs
Slugs can do lots of damage to your plants. Stop slugs from getting into potted plants by placing sandpaper under the bases of pots, making sure the sandpaper is wider than the pot base.