The name “Vaseline” instantly reminds us of a thick, white jelly. Though the petroleum jelly has been around since the eighteenth century, it is popularly known only for its moisturising properties. However, Vaseline has more to it. Very few people know of its benefits in other areas. It is often regarded as a quick-fix remedy for many household worries and homemakers swear by it (Read:10 Never Heard Before And Unique Uses For Toothpaste). Vaseline is a miraculous jelly, which can help you to bid farewell to a number of household problems. Here are some of the unique yet very useful uses of Vaseline.
Applying the petroleum jelly on the insides of a light bulb socket is often a convenient way of getting the bulb easily in and out of the socket.
#2. Removes chewing gum from under the table
Now say goodbye to those freaky expressions on your face after looking at a stuck chewing gum on the underside of your table. Squeeze some Vaseline on the gum, rub it till it starts to disintegrate then remove. The gum will be gone.
Leftover food, spillages, water ring marks on the expensive piece of furniture- causes a lot of irritation. Vaseline can easily remove the marks from your furniture. Smear a coat of the jelly and allow it to stand overnight. Wipe it with a clean cloth and see them gone. It is even an effective way to polish your furniture as well.
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Lipstick marks on those cloth napkins can also be easily removed with the petroleum jelly. Just dab the spots with Vaseline and wash it. The stains will be miraculously gone in no time.
Having a hard time unscrewing that lid off a nail polish bottle? Next time apply a little Vaseline around the rim of its lid and seal. You will never experience this trouble again.
#7. Acts as a lubricant for creaky doors and windowpanes
Apply a coat of the jelly on the hinges of you doors, cabinets, anywhere where the hinge would not stay quiet. This will eliminate the noise and ease the movement by acting as an effective lubricant.
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#8. Cleans leather shoes
Brighten those dull pair of leather shoes with an easy swipe of Vaseline. Rub it with a clean cloth and see how it becomes as good as new.
Save your intricate piece of wood work with Vaseline. Just coat petroleum jelly on the places where you do not want the paint to sneak in. You can later use a paper towel to clean it.
Now, men can also keep a jar of Vaseline in their car. A coat of the jelly on your car batteries will keep those white metallic build-ups at bay.
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#12. Keeps CDs and DVDs scratch-free
Vaseline can be smeared over the CD’s and DVD’s to keep them scratch-free. Use a cotton swab with the jelly to fill in the scratches on discs.
Vaseline is a miraculous jelly and it is also effective in curing health ailments. It is a therapy for toenail fungus, treats moles, heals scars and leaves a more adorable looking you– Vaseline does it all
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