- Open the file drawer on your work surface.
 - Place the glass nail file on top of the nail file you will be using.
 - Close the drawer and open it again to place the new glass nail file on top of the old one.
 - Close and open the drawer again to place both files on your work surface.
 - Place your nails in the middle of the files, making sure that each one is facing inwards so that they can be easily cleaned and polished off with a cloth or a piece of paper towel.