Unusual Uses For Baby Oil and Baby Powder

Bug Deterrent: Rub some baby oil on exposed skin before you go outside to keep bugs at bay.

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Gooey Gummy Mess: Whether you've stepped in gum, dropped it, or your kids have made a major mess with it, grab some baby oil. All you have to do is saturate the gum with baby oil. Leave it on the surface for a minute or so and then wipe it away with a paper towel or comb it out. If you need to remove the oil, wipe with white vinegar to break up the oil!

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Sticky Shredder Solver: If your paper shredder is sticking and isn't doing the job any more, don't but a new one, try this. Lay a couple of pieces of paper on a baking sheet and squirt it with a little baby oil. Let the oil soak into the paper and then shred. The oil will lubricate the shredder while it's shredding.

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Bargain Baby Wipes: Cut a paper towel roll in half so you end up with two halves that look like toilet paper rolls. Put them in an airtight container, a coffee can or formula can is a great fit. Mix one and a half cups of water, and a tablespoon each of baby shampoo and baby oil. Pour it over the towels and let them soak.

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Scummy Soap Build-Up Remover: You can keep nasty soap scum from building up on shower curtains and shower doors by coating them with a little baby oil. Be careful not to let any drip onto the floor, it's slippery! Now if you've already got soap scum, use some baby oil to break through that hardened scum.

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Dusting Helper: Apply a small amount of baby oil to a lint free dust cloth. Working in a circular motion, apply oil to wood furniture. Once the oil has been worked into the wood, go over it again with a clean micro fiber cloth working with the grain of the wood for a beautiful, flawless finish.

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Zipper Helper: Stubborn zippers are no match for baby oil; use a cotton swab to lightly coat both sides of the zipper. Then work the zipper back and forth several times; it'll work like new!

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Dish and Glass Unsticker: If you have a dish or glass stuck to a wood tabletop, don't try to pull it off or you'll damage the finish. Instead, squirt some baby oil around the base of the dish and let it sit for a few minutes. A gentle twist and the dish should pull off easily without damaging the tabletop.

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Paint Problem Solver: If you get paint on your skin, rub a little baby oil into it with a washcloth to easily remove those splatters from your skin.

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Bandage Saver: To remove a plastic bandage without pain and without leaving behind a sticky mess, use a cotton ball to cover the bandage with baby oil. Leave it for a minute and then easily remove the bandage. This tip is great especially if you have little ones who tend to scream when you pull that bandage off.

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Polish: From golf clubs, to faucets use along with a rag or paper towels to add a new shine to your metals.

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Shaving Cream: For some, shaving cream often leaves your skin feeling dry.  Use baby oil instead, and lock in the moisture.

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Untangle a Necklace: sometimes small chains get intertwined and there seems to be no hope in sight for untangling them. Use a little bit of baby oil to grease up the chains, and make the process of untangling them that much more simple.

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Remove Make Up: just like removing paint from your skin, baby oil is great for removing eye makeup! Use a little on cotton swabs and wipe away your make-up nightly no fancy make-up remover necessary.

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Shine Shoes: rub a bit of baby oil on shoes for an instant new shine! Baby oil is great for polishing surfaces since it doesn't contain any harsh chemicals.

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Give a Massage: Don't spend a ton of money investing in fancy massage oils, use baby oil when giving a relaxing muscle soothing massage.

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Think baby oil is the only versatile item you use on a daily basis with your little one? Think again, we've also got quite a few creative ways to use baby powder.

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Keep Sand Away: Before coming home from the beach, sprinkle blankets, clothes and bodies with baby powder to avoid bringing so much of the beach home with you.

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Absorb Grease Stains: if you spill salad dressing or other oil based items on your clothing, sprinkle baby powder on the stain and let sit before washing.

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Dry Shampoo: Is your cat or dog just impossible to bath? skip the full process every once and awhile, and use baby powder as a dry shampoo instead.  Brush through your pet's hair for a shiny fresh smelling coat.

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Freshen Sheets During the Hot Months: During the summer, sprinkle baby powder on your sheets to absorb moisture and make sleeping a lot more comfortable.

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Use as an After Shave: use as a substitute for store bought after shave.  Rub on skin after shaving for a soothing gentle finish.

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Quiet Squeaky Floorboards: old houses often have floors that squeak and creak. Sprinkle baby powder on the floor and sweep the powder between the cracks

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Refresh Moldy Old Books: If you love buying used and vintage books but don't love the smell of them, sprinkle baby powder inbetween the pages to freshen them up.

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Sprinkle on Flower Bulbs: pour baby powder into a bag with flower bulbs. Shake the bag until bulbs are lightly coated. The powder helps avoid the possibility of rotting, and keep away moles, voles and other garden pests.

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