June 19, 2011

10 uses for baby powder...


Baby powder is not just for powdering tushes anymore, there are many different uses for this time tested tool. Here are 10 alternative uses that are time & money savers around your home.

Repel bugs: Sprinkle powder in between cracks, on the window sill, and under doors where bugs enter. 
Remove rubber gloves with ease: A quick sprinkling inside the gloves helps them to slip right off.
Give your dog a dry shampoo: With a rubbing of baby powder into the fur, wait a few minutes then brush off.
Hide a stain on a white suit: A gentle and thorough rubbing of baby powder directly onto the stain.
Clean grease from walls: Sprinkle powder on a cloth & rub the spot until the grease disappears.
Keep shoes & sneakers dry and comfortable: Dusting the insides with baby powder helps to absorb uncomfortable sweat.
Prevent sticky sheets during a long hot summer: Sprinkle baby powder between the sheets to absorb perspiration.
Prevent white shirts from absorbing oil and grime: Lightly sprinkle baby powder on the shirt before and after ironing.
Clean sand off wet skin: Sprinkle powder on skin to remove moisture, the sand virtually falls off on its own.
Untangle a necklace: Lightly dusting the chain with baby powder will make it easier to untangle.

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