13 Unexpected Ways to Use Vaseline While Cleaning and More: You Probably Didn’t Know About Them!

However, it soon became clear that this only put off buyers – even then, people were sceptical about the idea of ​​smearing themselves with oil, and the idea of ​​treating wounds in this way seemed particularly strange to them. Chesbrough then crossed two words: the German “wasser” – water – and the Greek “elaion” – olive oil: and thus Vaseline appeared.

Chesbrough is said to have been one of the most ardent fans of his own invention: for example, he would deliberately burn his hand and then lubricate it with Vaseline to prove the healing effect of the product. Robert even claimed that he ate a tablespoon of Vaseline every day, which reliably protected him from the disease.

Modern doctors, of course, would not approve of this: in their opinion, Vaseline should never be applied to fresh burns. But, although much more effective quick-relief ointments are now available, there is no need to get rid of Vaseline: that is why it can be useful.

Looking to update your kitchen cabinets with the Peach Fuzz trend, Pantone’s color of the year 2024? Apply a thin layer of petroleum jelly to parts that need to stay clean, like handles and hinges. Once you’re done painting, simply wipe off the oil jelly with a damp cloth and you won’t need to scrape off any stains.

Vaseline will help create the worn effect that is so suitable for shabby chic interiors. It’s very simple: apply a layer of gel to the brush, run it over the surface of the wooden furniture, and then paint it – the paint will not stick to the areas covered with gel, and in the end you will get a spectacular finish.

Vaseline can help remove minor scratches from wood surfaces: apply a thick layer to the damaged area, wait 24 hours, then buff away any remaining marks with a soft, dry cloth. Do the same if you need to remove water rings.

In the case of skin (of course, we are not talking about yours), Vaseline works no worse – you don’t even have to wait long. If there are shallow scratches on your handbag, shoes or in the car interior, clean the area where they are from dust, then apply gel and rub it – this is enough to make irritating marks disappear.

Vaseline will help you if you need to remove cosmetic stains from textiles – it perfectly dissolves the oils it contains. Before washing, apply it to the stain, wait a minute, and then gently blot the mark with a damp cloth. (Be careful, Vaseline can also leave stains! You can remove them with dishwashing liquid, which is an excellent degreaser.)

Do you know exactly which bulbs you change so rarely that they literally fuse with the socket? So that next time you don’t have to wonder whether the next one will crack when you try to unscrew it, apply a little Vaseline to the thread – after that you will be able to unscrew the bulb in one movement even after a year.

Okay, let’s be realistic, this advice probably won’t surprise anyone. Vaseline is a great substitute for other types of lubricants (for example, the famous WD-40): apply it to squeaky hinges, and the unpleasant noises will no longer bother you.

This trick can make your life easier in winter: before frost, apply a little Vaseline to the key, insert it into the lock and turn it back and forth. The gel will prevent excess moisture from getting on the parts and turning into ice, and you can easily open the door.

Only the weak throw away Halloween pumpkins before New Year’s Day! To preserve the decoration for a long time, apply a protective layer of petroleum jelly to the cutouts of the lantern and its interior – “Vaseline” – to prevent rotting and prevent the pumpkin from deteriorating.

This is one of the main problems with glue – very often it turns out that it cannot be used because it is impossible to unscrew the cap from the tube. To prevent it from drying out, lubricate the inside of the threads with a small amount of petroleum jelly. (By the way, this trick works great with nail polish.)

If you haven’t worn earrings for a long time, the process of putting them in can be very unpleasant. To make everything go smoothly, apply a little Vaseline to your earlobes and earrings: the gel will not only make putting them in easier, but will also help small wounds heal faster.

Vaseline is a great base for a scrub. Just add an exfoliating ingredient – sugar, salt, coffee or anything else – and a little essential oil to get a simple and understandable peeling product.

This tip will come in handy if you’re out of “tear-free” shampoo, but your child needs to wash their hair. Apply a little petroleum jelly under your eyebrows and around your eyes to keep the suds out.

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