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Clever uses for Vaseline around the house

Clever uses for Vaseline around the house

Did you know that Vaseline was founded by Robert Chesebrough in 1872? A staple in many bathroom cabinets, over the years Vaseline has been found to have many uses around the home.

Household

  • Protect your wooden furniture with Vaseline, in the same way that you would use a wood polish.
  • Protect your leather couches by applying a small amount to a clean cloth and rubbing it on.
  • Got a squeaky door or gate? Rub some Vaseline on the hinge to lubricate it and the noise will be gone.
  • Pop some Vaseline on your drawer runners or window frames to stop them from sticking.
  • Clean grease off your hands by smearing some Vaseline onto a cloth and rubbing onto the affected area before washing them.
  • Got a door with a keyhole that sticks? Rub some Vaseline onto the key and insert/remove it a few times to lubricate the inside.
  • When cleaning the seals in your refrigerator, wipe a little Vaseline on them, which will keep the grime away.
  • When using hair dye, smear some Vaseline on your hairline to avoid the dye getting on your skin.
  • Buff up and protect your shoes with some Vaseline on a clean cloth.
  • Rub some Vaseline on the metal parts of toy trucks and bike wheels to avoid them rusting when left outside.
  • Remove crayon from the walls by rubbing with Vaseline before washing.
  • Give your artificial plants some shine by rubbing them with a little Vaseline on a cotton cloth.
  • Put some Vaseline on the sides of your crystal candleholders so that the wax will come off more easily.
  • If you have chewing gum on a chair or car seat, rub some Vaseline onto the area, leave for an hour, and then rub off.
  • Clean the scum from your bathroom taps by applying Vaseline, allowing to sit for a few minutes and then scrubbing off.
  • Use Vaseline to shine and protect your silverware.
  • If you have a zipper that sticks, rub with Vaseline to lubricate the seam.
  • Ants and other creepy crawlies don’t like Vaseline, so place it in areas like windowsills to stop them coming in.
  • Like the look of new shiny tyres? After washing, apply a coat of Vaseline.

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