foto: YouTube/RIYADI family
Brilio.net - Scissors are a tool that is often used every day, such as when cutting various cooking ingredients. Some people also use scissors to open food or drink packaging. However, if this tool has been used for years, the blades on the scissors will become dull.
When they find blunt scissors , people often choose to just use them. In fact, if you know the trick, the scissors can be sharpened again. The trick was shared by a YouTube user RIYADI family.
At the beginning of the video, this netizen shows the condition of his scissors. Even though it looks clean, the scissors blades are not sharp at all. This means that the scissors cannot cut fabric or plastic optimally.
"Look at this using plastic scissors, the results actually cause damage," he said, quoted by BrilioFood from YouTube RIYADI family on Sunday (26/5).
How to sharpen old blunt scissors.
photo: YouTube/RIYADI family
Knowing this, he immediately prepared materials and tools to sharpen his scissors again. The only tool needed is a piece of sandpaper which is sold on the market for around IDR 1,000.
photo: YouTube/RIYADI family
Meanwhile, the kitchen ingredient needed is vegetable oil. Because the amount required is small, you can buy 250 ml of vegetable oil for IDR 5,000. However, just take a little cooking oil, you can use the rest for cooking. As a result, the cost of cooking oil is around IDR 2,000. So, the total expenditure for sharpening scissors is only IDR 3,000. Cheap, right?
photo: YouTube/RIYADI family
The application method is fairly easy, just pour enough vegetable oil onto the surface of the sandpaper. The goal is to make the sandpaper smooth when used later.
"When done, rub the blade at a slight angle towards the front for 10 strokes like this," he said, quoted by BrilioFood from YouTube RIYADI family on Sunday (26/5).
photo: YouTube/RIYADI family
After rubbing it ten times, the scissors blades appeared to be sharp again. Therefore, practice the same thing on the other scissor blade, OK? Once done, wipe both scissor blades with a dry tissue.
photo: YouTube/RIYADI family
As a result, the scissors are as sharp as when they were first purchased. This was proven when he cut plastic.
"It's easy to cut like this, the results won't be damaged anymore," said the video owner.
photo: YouTube/RIYADI family
How to prevent scissors from dragging when used.
So that the scissors don't drag when used, you can use this method:
1. Clean scissors regularly:
Dust, dirt, and excess cut material can accumulate between the scissor blades. Clean the scissors with a soft cloth and if necessary, use alcohol to remove any stuck-on residue.
2. Apply lubricant:
Apply a small amount of lubricating oil, such as sewing machine oil or mineral oil, to the hinges of the scissors. Move the scissors around a few times to make sure the lubricant is even.
3. Sharpen scissor blades:
Dull scissor blades can cause the scissors to drag. Use a whetstone or scissor sharpener to sharpen the blades. Do it carefully according to the original angle of the blade.
4. Check and adjust hinge tension:
If the scissors feel too tight or too loose, adjust the hinge tension by tightening or loosening the screw in the center of the scissors.
5. Use for proper function:
Make sure you use scissors according to their function. Using fabric scissors to cut hard materials or kitchen scissors to cut inappropriate materials can damage the blades and cause the scissors to drag.
By caring for your scissors regularly and ensuring they are used properly, they will remain sharp and easy to use.
(brl/tin)
