If your scissors have become dull and don’t cut like they used to, don’t worry — you don’t need fancy tools or a sharpening stone to fix them. With a few easy household tricks, you can restore their sharpness in minutes and make them glide smoothly again.
1. Use Aluminum Foil
This is one of the simplest and most effective ways to sharpen dull scissors.
How to do it:
- Take a piece of aluminum foil about 10 inches long.
- Fold it 4–5 times to create several layers.
- Cut through the foil repeatedly with your scissors — about 10–15 times.
- Wipe the blades with a clean cloth to remove any residue.
Why it works: The metallic friction from the foil polishes and refines the cutting edge, restoring its sharpness.
