And I bet you didn’t know - Frugal uses for everyday products
This is the first in a series of everyday products being used in ways you may have not heard of. In today’s post we will look specifically at the areas of health and personal care.
Old time sore throat cure – Mix up a small batch of your own homemade sore throat cure by combining 1 part vinegar and 1 part honey and taking a tablespoon once every three to four hours. The vinegar acts as an antiseptic and kills the bacteria that causes a sore throat.
Quick fix for puffy eyes – This one has been used by stage performers and drag queens the world over for years; All you have to do is dab a touch of hemorrhoid cream (like Preparation H) under the eyes being careful to avoid the eyes themselves of course. These creams are vasoconstrictors and will instantly shrink the tissue when rubbed in.
Toenail fungus gets the boot - Got unsightly toenail fungus and don’t want to spend the extra cash on an expensive remedy that you are unsure will work in the first place? Soak the affected toe(s) in Listerine! It is still one of the most powerful antiseptics on the market and chances are you have some in the bathroom already.
Bruise B Gone – I’ve mentioned frugal uses for vinegar in the past, but did you know that soaking a cotton ball or clean cloth in vinegar and applying it to a bruise will lessen the discoloration and help the bruise to heal more quickly?
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July 9th, 2008 at 6:12 pm
The best cure for your dog being sprayed by a sunk? DAWN dish detergent! You can use Dawn and baking soda together, but just using Dawn tends to work as well. Dawn “cuts grease”, and skunk spray is a very greasy residue, which is why it doesn’t come off with just water and soap.