10
SURPRISING USES FOR A PUMICE STONE (NOT JUST FOR FEET!)
Most of us use one
for to remove hard skin and calluses from our feet, but
did you know that there are many more uses for a Pumice stone? This little
multi-tasking rock can help clean your home, boost your plants and
more...
1. EFFORTLESS OVEN & HOB CLEANING USING A PUMICE STONE
So shiny!
Pumice stone uses don't get
better than this...
Cleaning the oven is our
least favorite chore, but we recently found pumice stones make it much
easier. In fact, they work better than most scourers. Make sure your Pumice
stone is wet and supple before getting to work with it. Use it to gently buff
off grease and burnt on
mess, continually wetting the Pumice stone to avoid scratching.
Of course, you can use it
with your standard oven cleaner, but some people think it's an efficient
alternative to standard oven cleaning products. If you're going chemical-free,
it's worth trying solo.
2. USE A PUMICE STONE TO
DE-PILL YOUR BOBBLY SWEATERS
After months of use during
winter, you may notice that some of your favourite jumpers have started to
'pill' - also known as bobbling. This is when the fibres unravel and the loose
ends form a ball on the surface of your jumper.
You can prevent pilling by
turning garments inside out before washing, but to get rid of the balls without ruining
your favorite jumper grab a Pumice stone. The soft, porous surface is ideal
for removing pills and lint from clothing.
Lightly
run the Pumice stone over the fabric and it should catch the balls easily. Some
people like to use a razor but we find with an accidental heavy hand you could
make holes in delicate fabrics like cashmere. Don't run the risk - grab a Pumice stone instead.
3.
CLEAN THE DIRTIEST OF TOILETS
Make it sparkle.
Use your Pumice stone (not
the one you use on your body) to clean and remove mineral deposits from your toilet
bowl.
Wet the Pumice stone before
gently scrubbing away at stains. You can use it alongside your usual bathroom cleaner to get rid of particularly bad areas.
4. BOOST YOUR SOIL'S PLANT
POWER
Most green-fingered
gardeners will know the key to healthy plants is good quality soil. Adding Pumice helps the soil retain water and hold onto essential nutrients necessary
for plant growth. The porous nature of Pumice stone means it can help retain
vital nutrients and it also works as a conditioner.
You can use small chippings
of Pumice in soil, using one part pumice for every four parts of soil.
Alternatively, you can add smaller Pumice stones directly onto the soil- for
example, placed on top of the soil in potted plants or in terrariums.
Ever tried natural hair removal? This sounds like a
strange one, but you can painlessly remove fine body hairs with a pumice stone
by following these simple steps from LiveStrong:
- Exfoliate skin with a scrub and warm water to remove
dead skin cells and soften hairs.
- Lightly towel-dry your skin so it's still damp.
- Rub the pumice stone onto hairs in a circular motion
with gentle pressure until hairs rub off.
- Moisturise thoroughly.
- Repeat every few days until all hair is removed.
5. PUMICE STONE HAIR REMOVAL
Ever tried natural hair removal? This sounds like a strange one, but you can painlessly remove fine body hairs with a Pumice stone by following these simple steps from LiveStrong:
- Exfoliate skin with a scrub and warm water to remove dead skin cells and soften hairs.
- Lightly towel-dry your skin so it's still damp.
- Rub the Pumice stone onto hairs in a circular motion with gentle pressure until hairs rub off.
- Moisturize thoroughly.
- Repeat every few days until all hair is removed.
6. HOW TO CLEAN UP PESKY
PET HAIR
Hair begone!
Pet hair can be a real
nightmare to clean! When you can't vacuum easily or you need to get into small
nooks and crannies (like the back of your car), grab a Pumice stone. It's
perfect for cleaning carpets. Wet it before you use
and, in the same way you would use a squeegee, move in one direction to gather
up all the hairs. They'll soon start to collect into a ball.
7. USE YOUR PUMICE STONE
FOR DIY MANICURES
We're a huge fan of
using olive oil as a cuticle
oil and now we've found another alternative for the DIY mani-pedi.
You can use a damp Pumice
stone to soften hard skin - and calluses on hands - and gently remove excess
cuticle skin around the nails. Work your way around the nail bed, gently applying
pressure. Keep your hands and the stone wet as you buff and make sure you
moisturise afterwards.
8. DISTRESS YOUR JEANS
Which ones will you
customise?
Love the look of distressed
jeans but don't want to pay for pre-ripped, pre-worn looking jeans? We hear
you, it seems unthinkable to the modern-day penny pincher. Grab a pair of your
old jeans - We like to use ones that have faded in colour over the years, or
developed the odd hole or rip already.
Take a Pumice stone and
start by gently rubbing the area you've chosen to distress and loosen the
fibres in the fabric. Keep going over the same area and experiment with levels
of force until small frays and holes start to form.
9. ESSENTIAL OIL DIFFUSER
Essential oils create a lovely aroma
in the home, but if you're a bit lazy when it comes to burning them, you need Pumice stones! Filled with lots of air spaces, this volcanic rock is ideal for
soaking up essential oils and slowly releasing them back into the air.
Pick up a small mesh bag
from your haberdashery and soak a Pumice stone with around 30 drops
of your favorite essential oil(s). Place the stone in the mesh bag and place
or hang anywhere in your home. Replenish the oil when you need to and keep your
home smelling nice and lovely all year round.
10. BEAUTY USES FOR A
PUMICE STONE
Right this way to clear
skin...
Pumice is great at exfoliating hard soles, but due
to its porous surface, it's also very efficient at more gentle exfoliation.
Revive dull skin by
exfoliating your face with a Pumice stone - just ensure it's wet and gently rub
it against your face in small circular motions. Use it once a week as a weekly
exfoliating treatment and it will also help boost circulation.