We all have it. Hidden somewhere in the bathroom cabinet, forgotten between menthol ointments and old patches. Vaselina: that oily miracle of an era in which skin care was simple and the world had no filters. Even if we associate it with winter and dry lips, it is time to give it the role it deserves: an indispensable multipurpose helper to solve daily problems in the house, in the garden and even in the car: the vaseline. Get ready to look at this small vase with much more than respect.
Yes, Vaseline was a boring ointment for elbows and lips. But did you know that you can use it to silently mitigate the crew of the doors, remove the children’s hair chewing gum, prevent the bulbs from getting cloud and even prolong the battery life of your car? And that’s not all. That thing greased in the pot of the 1960s has more uses of most modern homemade tricks that are on Instagram. Let’s see how.
1. Protect metal surfaces and utensils from rust, at once
Vaseline is like an invisible shield for metal objects. It acts as a protective layer that prevents the air and humidity from reaching the surface of the metal. The consequence? Rust has no more access.
How to use it at home? Before storing the garden shears, the screwdriver, the bicycle chain or even an old handle of the cellar window, cover them with a thin layer of Vaselina. In the workshop, the tools will remain like new, the bike will work without cigolii and the doors will no longer block every time it rains. It is better than expensive antibody sprays, and without chemical smell. Try Vaselina: it works!
2. The cigola door? Give him a dose of silence, not WD-40
When you open the door in the middle of the night and wake up all the residents because the cigolan cornerstones like in a horror scene, of yourself: “If I had used the Vaseline, at this hour they would still be sleeping everyone”.
Apply it on the hinges with a cotton ball, open and close the door a couple of times and voila. The hinges will be silent, they will move fluidly, they will not pour oil on the floor and will not have the typical smell of the mechanisms. It also works on windows, drawers and even on kitchen appliances. The solution is Vaseline.
3. Solution for candles that fit into the candle holders
Do you have some glass holders you have to clean with a screwdriver? Now no more. Before inserting a new candle, slightly cover the bottom with Vaselina. Once the candle is consumed, you can remove it easily, without using hot water, stove or hairdryer to remove the wax.
This trick works with candles of all types: decorative, fragrant and church. And no, for this reason the candle will not burn faster or worse. Only your peace will last longer. The simplest solution: Vaseline.
4. When the paint does not end on the wall, but on the hands: a solvents without solvents
Are you painting a room, sanding a piece of furniture or carrying out an artistic project and you find yourself with hands that look like a modernist mural? Vaselina to the rescue!
Apply a layer more often on the skin affected by the color, leave to act for 5 minutes and remove with a paper napkin. Then wash with soap. The Vaseline will “allocate” the paint and help it easily remove it, even if they are oil or resin pigments.
This trick is particularly useful for children who artically express themselves with the whole body, not only on paper.
5. Light bulbs that remain stuck in your throat? Prevent a move
Especially in the case of outdoor bulbs (patio lights, lights above the garage), over time the metal wire literally clings into the grip. The next change will require brute force or a miracle. Solution? Cover with Vaseline.
Before screwing the light bulb, lubricate the thread slightly. When it is time to change, she will go down without resistance. And no injuries.
Make sure to perform this operation when the electric current is interrupted. It is a home makeup, not an electrician trick. The simplest solution: Vaseline.
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6. Prevent the car battery corrosion
Vaselina in the car? Absolutely! After cleaning the battery contacts (with sodium bicarbonate or cleaning spray), lubricate them with vaseline. He will avoid the return of oxidation and formation of white flakes.
This means better contact, less starting problems and greater battery life. Particularly useful in winter or in the oldest vehicles where contacts tend to rust.
7. Chew a chewing-gum in your hair? Don’t give up, the ointment is more powerful than scissors
If you or your child remains a piece of rubber stuck in the hair, do not immediately use scissors. Better to get some vaseline.
Apply it directly on the gum and on the surrounding hair. Massage for a few minutes and the elastic will begin to slip away without ruining the hairstyle. Then rinse the hair with a delicate shampoo. It also works on pet hair.
This is a trick that can save you the day. Or take a photo for the identity card.
Bonus: where not to apply the vaseline – because it is not for everyone
- No to condoms: The oily base destroys latex.
- Not in the nose (in large quantities): It can cause respiratory problems.
- Not as sun protection: It has no SPF, but can enhance solar burns.
Conclusion: a small miracle from a retro vase – Vaselina
In a world where each problem requires a specialized product, Vaseline remains the simple multipurpose detergent. No advertisements, no package elaborated and with so many uses that deserves a special place in your home arsenal.
It is not just for grandmothers and camping. It is intended for modern warriors of daily problems. It is cheaper than coffee and more reliable than half of the YouTube tutorials. And it’s your new homemade friend.
