Pumice Stone

When I think of the phrase pumice stone, I immediately think of feet. However, there are other uses for this natural product that may come in handy around the house. Some of the uses may be surprising and others make perfect sense. After considering the uses for the pumice stone, I wonder why I didn’t think of them myself.

Of course, the pumice stone is known as a great way to get rid of calluses on feet. The stone is simply rubbed against the callus. The hard skin is removed painlessly a little at a time until the entire rough spot has disappeared almost completely. It is important to make sure to use the pumice stone on a regular basis. Consistency is the key to getting rid of the annoying and painful cluster of hard skin.

Just about everyone knows that the pumice stone is a useful tool for getting rid of those unsightly calluses, but not many people think about other uses for the handy item. There are a number of ways to use the stone and you may find that it is one of the most useful items in your home. The strength and texture of the pumice stone makes it a beauty supply that functions in a number of ways.

The pumice stone is not usually associated with clothing, but it can be used to solve a common problem that many people who own sweaters face. Sweaters tend to gather round clots of cloth, or pills. The pills are very unsightly and they are very difficult to remove. Trying to remove the pills from sweater fabric can be maddening. However, a pumice stone can be used to gather up the balls of fabric and pull them off of the sweater with ease.

Simply lay the sweater on your bed or ironing board. Smooth it out flat over the surface. A harder surface is beneficial when going through this process. Hold on to the sweater with one hand and firmly brush the pumice stone against the fabric of the sweater. The pills are removed quickly and effortlessly and the result is a sweater that looks as if it just came from the store.

Crafters who work with clay can use pumice stone as an ingredient for glazes. This unusual use for the stone is an inexpensive vehicle for creating beautiful artwork. The glaze that is produced by the natural stone is a delicate shade of green and the glaze is very clear and leaves a satin finish. The piece can be filed with a pumice stone to make the final touches.

These are just a couple of ideas for using pumice stone in the home, but there are many others. Just use your imagination and consider the properties of this handy beauty supply. You may find that you want to keep the pumice stone with your beauty supplies, or you may find that you may want to keep a few of the stones on hand around the house.