How to Make a DIY Foot File Using a Sanding Block and Sandpaper
A DIY foot file is the easiest scrubber you can make to keep your feet looking pretty.
I bet you didn’t realize that a quick trip to your local home improvement store would allow you to gather the materials needed to make the best darn DIY foot scrubber, right?
As much as I love pedicures, I can’t justify $40 monthly to pay someone to scrub my feet and paint my nails for me. Sometimes I’ve got to break out the bucket, soak my own feet, and scrub my feet with a DIY foot scrubber.
And while this is a home improvement and furniture makeover blog, I love to get a little crafty sometimes. This project is the perfect 20-minute or less project that anyone can do!
How to Make a DIY Foot File Using a Sanding Blog and Sandpaper
There are only a few materials you need to make this project.
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Materials
- Rubber sanding block
- Sheets of 150-grit sandpaper
- Wide dishpan large enough for feet
- Foot salts
- Foot lotion
- Pedicure set
Watch the Video: DIY Foot Scrubber
STEP 1: Buy a Rubber Sanding Block
For under $6.00, you can buy a rubber sanding block that’s typically used for handing sanding wood, metal, etc.
STEP 2: Order 150-Grit Sandpaper
The lower the number, the rougher the sandpaper. Be careful because if you get sandpaper that’s really rough (ie. 60-grit or 80-grit), you could scatch your feet all up. If you select sandpaper that’s too fine, such as 120 grit, it won’t remove much of the dead skin. I’ve found that the 150-grit sandpaper works perfectly well.
STEP 3: Attach the Sandpaper to the Sanding Block
The sanding block has metal nails that
STEP 4: Wrap it in a Colorful Paint Chip
If you’re creating this DIY foot file for a gift or gift basket idea, then you’ll likely want to do something decorative to wrap it up.
I love to use colorful paint chips and just wrap them around, securing them with a heart, or even a snowflake if it’s the winter-time gift-giving season.
If you’re using the foot scrubber for yourself, no need to wrap it. 🙂
(Unless, of course, you like giving yourself gifts, then go right ahead!).
STEP 5: Soak Your Feet at Home
Add some bath salts or a bath bomb to a dishpan that’s large enough to hold your feet. Trust me–don’t use this for dishes. This foot soak basket will be strictly for soaking and scrubbing your feet.
And the coolest thing is that you can make a DIY gift basket for a loved one or friend using pedicure supplies, including this awesome DIY foot file! They’ll truly love this!
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So have you made a DIY foot scrubber to scrub the dead skin off your feet? How do you take care of your feet? Leave a comment below and share your thoughts!
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Serena – you come up with the most creeative ideas!
(BTW – do you decide who adverises on your ‘site or is it randomly automatic?)
Hey Beth! Thank you!
Any ads you see are automatic. You’re not seeing any bad ones are you?
It is a false advertisement by using a “stolen” photo. The $4 Skinny Pill ad is using an unauthrized pic of a Beachbody Coach (think P90X or Insanity fitness routines). As you dont have control of the ads, im not sure if anything can be done.
Euther way – lovimg your creativity in your DIYs!
Interesting! I never would have thought of that. I have always used a scrub in the shower and an actual foot file when needed . I will have to “file” this idea away for later in case of a foot emergency! 🙂
Yep, a foot file is about the same thing. I guess you can sand the hand sander is the Cadillac of feel sanding. HA! 🙂
L♡VE IT!! You are so crafty. I never would have thought to use a palm sander from the hardware store to give myself a home pedi. The palm sander would definitely be easier to hold than those cheap little foot sanders that come in most home pedi kits. And the idea to use paint chips is awesome. (you have no idea how many of those I’ve thrown out over the years because I didn’t know what to do with them). Love reading your blog.
Awww….glad you like the idea!! Seriously, I’ve been using this for YEARS! I don’t know how I came up with the idea that long ago! But it’s such a cute idea, especially for crafty friends in your life, because they will appreciate the irony of the sander ;). The only other thing I have ever really seen for feet is pumice stones (which I don’t think work well), and those little cheapie plastic ones for heels. These work GREAT! And are less expensive. Glad to have you hear as a reader!!!
Great idea! Very clever….thanks for sharing.
Thanks, Carolyn! I gave my mom one of these in a gift basket during Valentine’s day and she loved it!
Serena!! I think your brain is working 24/7…and comes up with great ideas. How CUTE is that! I have many friends who just started painting/redoing old furniture…they would get such a kick out of these. Thanks as usual for sharing your ideas.
Join the club…500 for a new alternator just this weekend as well! Car died in the Walmart parking lot! Homemade gifts are the way to go. I found d an idea on Pinterest last year for making chargers for your table with wood fence pieces. They are beautiful and can be personalized with the family initial. I’m also going to make some larger for table runners. DIY! Love your blog!
Oh no, sorry to hear you got stranded! But I guess if there’s any place to be stranded, it’s Walmart :). LOL. Great DIY there!
I have used nail files on the rough spots on my feet for years!! Makes them nice and smooth!!
That’s a great idea, Serena! Lots of “crusty” feet in my family 😉 I hate how commercialized the holiday season has become. I mean, how much thought goes into “trading” gift cards, although gift cards are always welcome. I was thinking of making personalized pillows with maybe a family picture or childhood pictures on them, printing a photo on cloth and making it into a pillow. I don’t have all the details figured out yet, but that’s all I had come up with so far. Of course, baked items are always nice for neighbors.
Great idea, love it!
wonderful idea!!!!!!! thank you so much!!!!!!!!!!