How to Use abrasive in a Sentence

abrasive

1 of 2 adjective

• The waves had an abrasive action on the rocks.
• The right way to use it isn’t abrasive.
  — Julia Korn, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
• Use an abrasive sponge to scrub away the mess.
  — Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 8 Jan. 2026
• Then scrub with a non-abrasive sponge or brush.
  — Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 20 Feb. 2026
• Then, take a non-abrasive sponge and scrub.
  — Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 5 June 2026
• Don't scrub your pan with steel wool or an abrasive pad.
  — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 21 June 2026
• Scrub with a soft brush or non-abrasive sponge, then rinse and dry.
  — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 20 Feb. 2026
• Scrub the grates with an old rag or abrasive dish sponge and rinse well.
  — Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 27 June 2026
• Rinse again, then scrub the carafe and the plunger with a non-abrasive sponge or brush.
  — Zoe Denenberg, Bon Appétit, 10 Feb. 2023
• Don't use steel wool or anything too abrasive.
  — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 9 Sep. 2025
• Scrub the door with a non-abrasive sponge or foam cleaning pad.
  — Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 10 July 2026
• Then, scrub the area with an abrasive sponge until the stain starts to lift.
  — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 14 Aug. 2026
• Make sure to be gentle, as this is a more abrasive method than dish soap.
  — Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 26 Aug. 2025
• Protect against abrasive sand, dirt, and grit.
  — Caitlin Sole, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Nov. 2025
• The starter kit comes with the mild, abrasive cleaning paste and a unique sponge.
  — Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 6 Jan. 2026
• Dirty or dry cloths can be abrasive, so make sure to always use a clean cloth.
  — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 17 Feb. 2026
• Beater bars can also be too abrasive on this type of floor.
  — Terri Williams, Architectural Digest, 6 Jan. 2026
• Around town, Lake has cut an abrasive figure.
  — Aidan McLaughlin, Vanity Fair, 8 May 2026
• Toughness in a man can be seen as abrasive or off-putting in a women.
  — Los Angeles Times, 3 June 2026
• Most of the time, this gentle, abrasive powder will do the job.
  — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 22 May 2026
• Apply the paste to the stain and gently scrub with a non-abrasive sponge.
  — Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 25 Apr. 2026
• Use a microfiber cloth or a non-abrasive sponge to gently scrub the knob.
  — Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 9 Aug. 2023
• Scrubbing with an abrasive brush.
  — Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 13 May 2026
• Scrub the stovetop with a non-abrasive scrubber or soapy sponge.
  — Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 11 Oct. 2024
• Yes, fine ash is mildly abrasive and can be used gently with a damp cloth.
  — Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 27 Feb. 2026
• The hair and hide are abrasive, quickly wearing down a blade’s fine edge.
  — The Editors, Outside Online, 4 Nov. 2022
• Enamel can still scratch, so steer clear of abrasive cleaning tools like steel wool.
  — Taryn Mohrman, Good Housekeeping, 23 Mar. 2023
• Stay clear of abrasive cleaning tools and non-food-safe cleaners.
  — Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 13 Feb. 2026
• Scrub the baking sheet using a non-abrasive sponge.
  — Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 11 Jan. 2026
• To avoid cracks and chips, don't scrape the surface with abrasive sponges or brushes.
  — Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Sep. 2022

abrasive

2 of 2 noun

• The rice acts as a gentle abrasive to clean hard-to-reach areas.
  — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 6 Apr. 2026
• Use one half of your lemon as a natural abrasive and sponge at at the same time!
  — Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 10 Mar. 2026
• Even baking powder can work as a mild abrasive.
  — Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 30 Nov. 2025
• Don’t use harsh abrasives or metal tools that can scratch the non-stick coating.
  — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 20 Feb. 2026
• The most important thing to factor in here is to avoid the use abrasives of any kind.
  — Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 26 Aug. 2025
• The baking soda will act as an abrasive when scrubbing to get rid of tough stains.
  — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 16 May 2026
• Baking soda is a mild abrasive that can remove both.
  — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 17 Sep. 2025
• The ash acts as a mild abrasive, helping lift residue without scratching.
  — Katie Cloyd, Martha Stewart, 10 Jan. 2026
• Most plants cannot survive the abrasive, shifting nature of sand.
  — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 1 Jan. 2026
• Salt works best as a cleaning abrasive when paired with warm water or an acid, like lemon juice or vinegar.
  — Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 4 May 2026
• The first two stages use the diamond abrasives to hone knife edges, and then the third stage smooths and refines the blade.
  — Meg Carney, Field & Stream, 21 Sep. 2023
• The baking soda acts as a gentle abrasive to help remove residue.
  — Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 15 Feb. 2026
• Stubborn marks may need a gentle abrasive that won't scratch off paint finishes.
  — Sara Rodrigues, House Beautiful, 7 Aug. 2020
• The baking soda adds a gentle abrasive to lift stubborn grease.
  — Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 24 Jan. 2026
• The salt acts as an abrasive without damaging the pan's surface.
  — Maryal Miller Carter, USA TODAY, 27 Aug. 2023
• While the abrasive also has a big impact, slow-speed air sanders tend to bog down on softer surfaces like wood.
  — Bob Beacham, chicagotribune.com, 12 Sep. 2020
• This will act as a gentle abrasive and degreaser to work the stuck spots and pull all loose food particles.
  — Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 9 Aug. 2023
• For this method, the hot water softens the glue and the baking soda acts as a gentle abrasive to scrub it away.
  — Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 7 Mar. 2026
• Do not use abrasives to clean quartz counters; even cleaning with baking soda should be avoided.
  — Lee Wallender, The Spruce, 30 June 2026
• The tool has three sides, each with a different abrasive that’s designed for dry sharpening.
  — Bradley Ford, Popular Mechanics, 24 May 2023
• The mild abrasive helps cut through residue from tree sap, road film, and environmental fallout.
  — John Paul Senior Manager Public Affairs and Traffic Safety Aaa Northeast, Hartford Courant, 13 June 2026
• Baking soda acts as a gentle abrasive to remove the scratches.
  — Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 23 Feb. 2026
• The salt acts as a gentle abrasive, while the lemon's acidity neutralizes odors.
  — Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 27 Dec. 2025
• This is an electric sharpener that uses diamond discs as the abrasive to hone knives.
  — Laura Denby, Peoplemag, 6 Oct. 2022
• Toothpaste Choose a white paste toothpaste (not gel) to act as a gentle abrasive to help buff away light scratches.
  — Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 23 Feb. 2026
• If there is stuck on grime, sprinkle the damp scrub brush with some baking soda to act as a gentle abrasive to help remove the mess.
  — Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 14 July 2026
• Volcanic ash is angular and sharp and has been used as an industrial abrasive.
  — Mark Thiessen, Anchorage Daily News, 11 Mar. 2023
• Create a paste by combining an acid, such as lemon juice or vinegar, and a mild abrasive, such as salt or baking soda.
  — Julianne Hilmes Bartlett, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Aug. 2023
• Besides bleach, avoid other harsh chemicals and abrasives.
  — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 12 May 2026
• Skip abrasives—just use hot water and dish soap to protect cabinet finishes.
  — Mallory Carra, The Spruce, 19 Feb. 2026