How to clean wood files
Here are some ways to clean your wood rasp:
I. Routine Cleaning
Removing Wood Chips
Clean as soon as possible after use. First, use a stiff - bristled brush (such as a copper wire brush or a hard nylon brush) to gently brush along the direction of the file teeth to brush out most of the wood chips from between the file teeth. This can prevent the wood chips from piling up between the file teeth and affecting the use effect of the wood file.
Dusting
For small wood chips or dust that cannot be brushed off, a hair dryer (set to the cold - air mode) can be used to blow at the file teeth to blow away the dust hidden deep in the file teeth.
II. In - depth Cleaning
Soaking and Washing (Applicable to Slightly Dirty Situations)
Prepare a basin of warm water and add a small amount of mild detergent (such as dishwashing liquid, use a small amount to avoid residue).
Soak the file - tooth part of the wood file in water for 5 - 10 minutes to soften the remaining wood chips and dirt.
Then use a brush to carefully scrub the file teeth again, and then rinse them clean with clean water.
Dry the wood file with a clean towel, try to absorb as much water as possible, and then place it in a well - ventilated place to dry, avoiding direct sunlight to prevent the wood file from deforming.
Solvent Cleaning (For Stubborn Stains Such as Oil Stains)
If there are difficult - to - remove stains such as oil stains on the wood file, a small amount of organic solvents, such as alcohol or kerosene, can be used.
Dip a cotton ball in a small amount of organic solvent and gently wipe the file - tooth part. Note that the organic solvent may have a certain impact on the wooden part of the wood file, so control the amount used and avoid long - term contact.
After wiping, also dry with a clean cloth and dry in a ventilated place.