Emery Board as Eraser Saver

A clever way to repurpose an everyday item.

Emery board used to revitalise an eraserAntonis Achilleos

To revive a dried-out eraser or clean a smudged one, lightly rub it over an emery board. The board's fine grain will shave off the eraser's old top layer, leaving you with a good-as-new mistake-removing surface.

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