I get what you mean about finding clippings in places you never even clipped your nails. It’s kind of like when I’m tearing off old shingles—no matter how careful I am, I’ll be finding stray nails and bits of debris in my boots or truck for days. I think it’s just the way small stuff bounces and hides. With nail clippings, they’re light and can go flying off at weird angles, especially if you’re not clipping right over a trash can or something solid.
The tub trick is decent, but honestly, I’ve had better luck using a piece of paper or even an old magazine under my hands to catch everything. Then you just fold it up and toss it. Still not perfect, but it cuts down on the “surprise” factor when you’re walking around barefoot. Maybe not foolproof, but it helps.
Funny thing is, even with all the planning in the world, there’s always something that gets away—whether it’s a roofing nail or a rogue nail clipping. Just part of life, I guess.
Funny thing is, even with all the planning in the world, there’s always something that gets away—whether it’s a roofing nail or a rogue nail clipping. Just part of life, I guess.
That’s the truth. I swear, no matter how many tarps I lay out when stripping shingles, I’ll still find a rusty nail in my driveway months later. Same deal with nail clippings—those things have a mind of their own. The paper trick helps, but honestly, nothing beats just doing it outside if you can. At least then you’re not stepping on them barefoot in the kitchen... learned that one the hard way.
The paper trick helps, but honestly, nothing beats just doing it outside if you can. At least then you’re not stepping on them barefoot in the kitchen... learned that one the hard way.
That’s a classic. I’ve tried magnets for nails after a job—those rolling ones you push around the yard—but somehow a few always sneak past. Same with clippings, no matter how careful I am, there’s always a stray one hiding out. Has anyone actually found a foolproof cleanup method, or is this just one of those universal mysteries?
Has anyone actually found a foolproof cleanup method, or is this just one of those universal mysteries?
If there’s a secret, I haven’t cracked it. I once tried the “towel under your feet” trick—thought it was genius until I found clippings in my sock drawer days later. It’s like they teleport.
I swear, nail clippings have a mind of their own. I’ve tried clipping over a trash can, using a bowl, even doing it outside—still find rogue pieces days later. Maybe it’s like glitter, just less festive and more annoying.
