In my quest to find great ways to fix everyday problems without the need of expensive tools, I have found olive oil to be a great asset, and not just for your cooking!
Snoring: take a teaspoon of olive oil before bed to lubricate your throat muscles. Humm, please let me know if you’ve tried this – it sounds a bit far fetched – although I know most people would try pretty much anything to get a good nights sleep!
Moisturizer: I’ve been using straight oil for years as a moisturizer, I use argan oil, but I see no reason why olive oil won’t work just as well. Just remember not to accidently reach for your fancy garlic infused one!
Shaving cream: for the same reasons it makes a good moisturizer it is great for shaving. Not only does it moisturize your skin while lubricating it for shaving, you also won’t have all the other harsh chemicals found in most shaving foams (ladies and gents), which dry your skin and do who knows what else.
Speaking of lubriants….need I say more? Just don’t do what this couple did.
Dry wood renovator: Unrelated to the above…olive oil is actually great tool revitalizing old dry wood. Whether it’s furniture that’s spent one to many winters outdoors, or other unfinished or really old wood, just lather on and you’ll see the wood absorb it up, giving it a new lease on life.
Hairball prevention: This one is for the cats not you. Although if you live with really fury cats, you may want to try it yourself. Add a teaspoon to your cats food to help with hairballs and give your kitty a nice shiny coat.
Make-up remover: apply to face and then wipe off with a damp cloth – moisturizes as it works off the make-up.
Diaper rash: Works like diaper cream to keep moisture away from the skin. Apply to clean and dry baby’s bottom before putting on diaper. Make sure the skin is dry otherwise you’re just trapping moisture to the skin.
Revive leather: apply to dry leather (baseball gloves for instance) and wipe off excess after 20 minutes for almost-like-new leather.
Fix squeaks: Got a squeaky door? Apply olive oil to the top of the hinges, working the door back and forth slightly to allow the oil to work into the hinge