Remove Sticker Residue From Your Car
Place mayonnaise on the sticker gunk and let it sit for several minutes. Wipe off on a vehicle paint-approved cloth.
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Unusual Uses For Mayo
by Homesessive
When it comes to making the perfect sandwich, often many of us reach for mayonnaise as our condiment of choice. However, did you know there are other unusual uses for this not-so healthy condiment around the house? We've gathered a list of unusual household tips and tricks that use this emulsion of olive oil, egg yolks, and lemon juice.
View the slideshow above for our delicious mayonnaise tips!
For more unusual uses for ordinary household items check out, Unusual Uses For Baby Oil and Unusual Uses For Nail Polish.
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Use As a Softening Conditioner
Shampoo hair normally and then comb in a tablespoon of real mayonnaise. Work from the top of your scalp to the tips of your hair. Leave it in for an hour, wash it out with a mild shampoo.
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Rid Your Hair of Lice
Liberally apply the mayo to dry hair making sure it gets down to the scalp. Cover with a saran wrap or some type of plastic baggy overnight. In the morning, wash it out and hopefully the lice will be gone!
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Polish Your Houseplant Leaves
Rub mayo onto your dull house plant leaves. Buff it and it will shine like never before!
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Polish Your Piano Keys
Like the plant leaves, dab a little mayo onto a dull key and let it sit for approximately 5 minutes.
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Removing Stuck Rings
Work mayonnaise around and under the ring stuck on your finger and then slide the ring off. Voila!
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Exfoliate Your Skin
Place mayo on your dry patches of skin. You can place the stuff on elbows, knees, or even your face. Leave it for 10 to 15 minutes, then rub it off with a damp washcloth. Add lotion to seal in the moisturized skin.
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Treat Sunburns
To treat sunburned skin, dab mayonnaise liberally over the affected area. It will relieve some of the pain and moisturize the skin.
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Remove Crayon Marks From Walls
Slather a bit of mayonnaise onto the crayon mark and let it sit for five to ten minutes. Wipe it away with a damp cloth and watch it disappear!
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Fix Noisy Doors
Lubricate a noisy hinge with mayonnaise and it will reduce the friction between the hinge and the door.
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