Leftover HAIR CONDITIONERS???
I don't know about you but when I buy a Shampoo/Conditioner set, it seems I always have about 1/2 bottle of conditioner left over when the shampoo is gone! GRRRRRRR!
So after tossing it for years I decided to find a way to stop wasting and use it for other things.
Below are some ideas...NOT sure about all of them but the TOP 8 are my go to favorites!
#1. SHAVING CREAM…Yep...we have been doing this one for years! Shaving cream is expensive, and the container leaves that annoying rust ring in the shower. Forget all of that by using your left overs...Just squirt some into your hand, work it into your skin, and continue with your regular shaving routine…it leaves your skin silky smooth too! You know they make the razors now with a silken product on them...so this makes more sense!
Moisturizer in your bathwater…Rub a quarter-size amount in your hands under bathwater. It's just like bath oil and helps keep skin smooth during the winter's harsh dryness.
Remove stuck Rings…Add some at the base of your finger, above the ring and as close to under the ring itself as possible. Gently shimmy the ring off. You're free!
Tame Static-y Hair or Remove Frizzies…apply a small amount between your palms and smooth over your hair. Weighing your hair down a bit keeps it less susceptible to static and on humid days it helps with the flyway's..
DETANGLER…Add conditioner and water to a spray bottle (about 1:9, conditioner to water). Shake until mixed. Spritz and use a comb to gently work the tangles out from your roots down...GREAT for curly hair!
FRESHEN UP FABRIC SOFTENER …Now that you're tangle-free, turn the nozzle to various plush furniture, curtains or even actual clothing. The same spray adds a burst of clean smell to things that might not smell great otherwise.
LAUNDRY FABRIC SOFTENER...soften clothes & other linens…Grab a washcloth, dampen with conditioner, and toss in the dryer with a load. You can even make your own Fabric Softener by mixing it with hot water & white vinegar!
DIY DRY CLEAN your silk clothing, lingerie & undergarments …a tablespoon of conditioner and a sink filled with room temperature water saves on dry cleaning bill. Keep garments submerged for a few minutes, rinse and then hang to dry.
Maybe in a pinch...
Remove eye makeup…Use a cotton ball, a swab, or soft cloth to remove today's makeup before bedtime. Because eyelash mites are real!
Use as cuticle cream…Smear some over unruly cuticles to soften before pushing them back.
Soften makeup (and paint brushes)…Keep bristles flexible and less-stabby by applying a little while wet or dry. Rinse with warm water & dry before using.
Painlessly remove a bandage…Wipe a liberal amount around the edges of your bandage to loosen the adhesive's grip. Yank off with remarkably less(ish) pain.
Found these while searching for alternate ideas, so I am not sure but worth a try...
Shine stainless steel…Apply little by little to stainless steel appliances like your stove, refrigerator, faucets, etc. Buff with a clean cloth to get it shining. You can even try this on golf clubs???
Attempt to rescue a shrunken sweater…This isn't 100%, but it's a good shot at saving the sweater you accidentally dried on high. Mix about a tablespoon of conditioner in a bucket of water until dissolved. Let the sweater sit submerged so it softens. Gently stretch back out to its original size.
Prevent tools from rusting…Apply a thin layer to various household tools to keep them rust-free! Try this with other appliances too, like faucets.
Unclog drains…Squirt a little in a clogged drain. Run hot water down the drain and hopefully dislodge it...don't think it is will dissolve, only make it slide on down???
Loosen sticky zippers…Use a small amount to grease zipper tracks. This reduces the chances of it getting stuck on other clothing or you yourself.
Protect leather shoes from snow and salt…Make sure your boots are completely dry before applying small amounts at a time. Work it into the leather itself by buffing with a clean rag.
Silence various squeaks…A much better smelling alternative to WD-40, use it to grease and silence squeaky door, cabinet or gate hinges.
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