Hairspray removes stains Hairspray can remove everything from hair color stains to last night's spilled Merlot. Just spray the stain with hairspray and blot until it's gone. (Source: celebrity colorist Marco Pelusi)
How informative! Most of these, I had no idea about. While I won't be using my pricey makeup brushes to dust my keyboard, it is nice to know that I can remove stains with hairspray and prevent rust by using clear nail polish.
In a pinch I've used Vaseline on creaky doors, doesn't last forever but when you have a newborn and no wd it'll save the day! Very interesting about the blowing out a dent haha! I've used toothpaste to clean a bunch of things, just stear clear of anything too harsh!
Love the hairspray idea & baby oil tip! Eyeliner makes a great pen, and a black flair pen make a great emergency eyeliner! I've done it several times, with great results. As good as a MAC liquid liner!
WOW!!!! Who knew...I have all these things at home already. I'm definitely going to try some of these ideas. I already use vaseline or baby oil for my boots and bags. But nice to know more uses!!!
I *love* this! Quirky, offbeat uses of everyday products are great (not to mention, often useful and equally amusing :)
That being said, I offer you "WEIRD-BUT-COOL USE" No. 9: dab a little lip balm on the laces of your shoes that perpetually keep coming undone. As a runner, this helps HUGELY. Just coat the portion of the lace that loops to tie & presto... you're off and running (not tripping)!
I'm the type to go out and buy tools and supplies to always have a fix-it-resolution on hand, but I'm loving these ideas on finding other non-beauty purposes for your beauty products! :)
Wow! Who would have thought to use a hair dryer to repair a dent in the car!?!? I've used the hairspray on stains before and it works very well. I don't think you HAVE to blot the stain after spraying it... I never have, but possibly it will work better. I have some silver jewelry that needs polishing so I am going to try the toothpaste idea. Toothpaste and a soft bristle brush works really well as a ring cleaner (as in diamonds or gemstones). It's a very cost effective alternative to dropping your diamond ring off to the jeweler and waiting for it to be cleaned.
Great ideas!
Love it! Definitely want to try the baby oil one & eye shadow brush to clean my keyboard. I also like to use my old makeup brushes as touch up brushes when I paint around my house. They are small enough to get into the little crevices that you miss on a textured wall.