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1. Using sandpaper
One of the most accessible methods is sharpening with sandpaper. Just take a sheet with a grit of 150–200 and cut through it several times with the scissors. This will help remove small nicks and restore the sharpness of the blades.
2. Sharpening with foil
Foil not only cleans the scissors but also sharpens them slightly. You need to fold a piece of aluminum foil into several layers and make a few cuts. The more layers, the better the effect will be.
3. Using a glass jar
An unusual but effective method is sharpening scissors with a glass jar or bottle. You should cut through the glass surface with the edges of the scissors several times, mimicking the cutting process. This will help remove burrs from the blades.
4. Sharpening with a whetstone
If you have a sharpening stone at home, you can use it for professional sharpening. The blades of the scissors need to be separated, and each side sharpened in the direction of the factory edge, moving smoothly across the stone.
5. Using a needle or pin
A simple yet effective method is to run the scissors along a needle or thick pin, as if trying to cut through them. This will help slightly align the cutting edges.
Properly sharpening scissors will extend their lifespan and save you money on buying new ones. The key is to choose a method based on the degree of dullness of the blades.
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