When we were cleaning Mom's house when she moved we found many bottle of oil... mineral oil, olive oil, vegetable oil... It turns out Mom was "green" before it was chic and thrifty to top it off. Here's Mom's advice:
*To perk up potted plants combine one part mineral oil and two parts water in a spray bottle. Once a month, use to mist the plants then wipe off the leaves with a soft cloth.
*Combine 1 cup of mineral or olive oil and 1 Tbs.of lemon juice in a spray bottle. Shake well, then spritz the mixture on a soft dry cloth and use to wipe wooden surfaces. The citric acid in the lemon juice cuts through grime while the oil lubricates wood and brings out its natural shine. This also woks on removing fingerprints from stainless -steel appliances.
*A dollop of olive oil on a soft cloth will quickly removes fingerprints and give a polish to stainless appliances when you're in a hurry.
*Pour a few drops of mineral oil on a lint-free cloth and rub into the leather of dingy-looking boots or shoes for a quick and easy restoration. It also acts as a waterproof barrier, protecting footwear from the damaging effects of rain and snow.
*Pour a small amount of vegetable, olive or mineral oil onto a clean cloth and rub your wood cutting boards. Let sit for at least two hours then wipe off any excess oil. I have a large butcher block; I use olive oil or vegetable oil and leave it on the wood overnight. The oil barrier will keep odors from getting absorbed into the wood's pores and acts as a lubricating shield against water-induced damage, drying and cracking.
*Keep some oil and cotton balls handy to remove adhesive bandages and temporary tattoos. Apply oil with cotton ball and wait one minute. Then voila, no tears and no red marks!
*Need to perform an emergency shave on those legs and don't have time for water? Use mineral or olive oil (for dry skin) to ensure a smooth, effortless shave for silky, soft legs.
I'm sure we could all come up with some more ideas on what to do with oil. Hmmmm....What's yours?
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The pic at the end of the article invites so many more "uses" of oil, oh my...
My tip is not "household" as such, but it makes ME feel good (NOT that way!).
I use oil (store bought blend of herbals - but a friend uses straight mineral oil) to rub on my scalp before shampooing. My hair is terribly thin and fine, the rejuvenated scalp makes it look a bit fuller.
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