Vaseline: 10 unexpected ways to use

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Necessity is the mother of invention, and because craftsmen learned how to use appliances and tools for their own purposes, sometimes far from the purpose of the objects themselves. Each family has its secrets to help her solve a lot of household problems. We offer 10 of the most unexpected ways to use Vaseline.

1. Grease for candlesticks

Many believe that romantic dinner will nepolnotsennymen, if it does not complement the beautiful candlestick with burning candles. However, the construction is such that in the seats of accumulated wax removal which brings a lot of trouble. It is only necessary to lubricate the inside candlesticks vaseline, and combustion residues will be restrained easily by the metal base.

2. Remedy for gum

If the home have children, then sooner or later you have to remove gum, sticky to the items of furniture. To help this trouble may come plain petroleum jelly. Apply it to the fresh or already dried gum (in the latter case, you need to carefully vvteret Vaseline), will begin the process of decay, which will turn into a chewing gum can be easily cleaned weight.

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3. Oil for vacuum cleaner

Modern vacuum cleaners are a plurality of plastic parts from time to time have to disconnect (tube parts, housings, filter, etc.). To dismantling of the structure did not require much effort, it is necessary to lubricate the place of attachment Vaseline.

4. Gloss Shine

Many professional products for footwear contain petrolatum, which achieves the maximum effect of gloss. However, no one of them can not be compared with the pure substance. Vaseline will help to make spectacular varnish shoes, save a beautiful appearance for a long time.

5. Means for skin care

It's no secret that things are made of leather require special treatment. So that they do not lose their valuable qualities, and a presentable appearance from time to time it is necessary to nourish and moisturize. To do this, there are a lot of expensive special tools, which can easily replace conventional petroleum jelly. Using a small sponge thin layer on its surface, waiting for 10-15 minutes, gently remove nevpitavshiesya residues with a dry cloth.

6. Grease cap

Sometimes it is simply impossible to open a tube of glue, nail polish, or some other substance. In order to avoid such a situation, after use, for example, the adhesive before closing it should be lubricated with petroleum jelly cover. He will not allow residues of substances "grab", which means that there will be no problems with the subsequent opening of the required jar or bottle.

7. Protection paints

The protection of the paint. — Protection paints

Many experienced builders instead of a special masking tape used to protect surfaces from paint and varnish using conventional petrolatum. Firstly, it is easy to apply to irregular surfaces (handles, latches, etc.). Secondly, no trace (except brightness) does not stay away from him. Third, petrolatum with paint residues can be easily removed (it is enough to wipe with a cloth piece).

8. Protection of metal products against corrosion and aging

If the time has come to put the bike in the garage or bring it to the balcony to the next season, it is necessary to lubricate all the metal and chrome vazelіnom and long storage time in cold damp place will not affect the state velikazheleznogo horse. Vaseline will prevent the formation of rust and adherence of dust, ice, etc. The spring will be enough to wipe the bike clean, dry cloth, and he is ready for a new travel.

9. Remedy squeaking

If there is no more strength to endure the creaking wooden doors cabinet, with a brush Apply petroleum jelly on the hardware, we coat all landing slots, guides, sheds and hinges.