Money being what it is today (scarce) we need all the help we can get to make ends meet. Here's a few.
Stop. Don't throw out that bottle. You've got just a corner left and it hardly seems worth the effort, but here are a few ways to use those remaining few drops of hair conditioner.
Using 1 part regular hair conditioner to 3 parts water, shake well and it is ready to use. Place in a spray bottle and use for a leave in conditioner to help tame fly a ways and make hair more manageable.
For dry hair use 1 part regular hair conditioner to 2 parts water, shake well, and place in a spray container
The last few drops of your conditioner will work fine to wash your panty hose or fine washables
Shine your stainless steel. Place some on a soft cloth and as you rub the stainless steel watch the shine return.
Rub on your leather boots or shoes to protect from salt and chemicals during the winter time
Take a short cut, when in a hurry and “wash” your hair with conditioner alone. It will leave it soft and clean.
Rub on hinges to stop squeaking
Lubricate your zipper to keep it from sticking
Rub on the shower rod so that your curtain will slide easier
Use as a lubricant when shaving legs. Rub some on after too to soften and condition skin.
Place some on a cotton ball and remove your make up. It will make your skin soft too.
Rub some on your tools to help prevent rust
Rub some on the wheels of skates and skate boards
Some hair conditioner on a soft rag will make your houseplants shine
Rub on the window glide to help with a sticking window
To soften dry cuticles, rub a little conditioner on them
Help remove a bandage from your child's sore
Rub some into your hands prior to working on your car or painting to help remove grime after
According to Reader's Digest Extraordinary Uses for Ordinary Things hair conditioner has been around for over 50 years. It is said to have been discovered by Swiss chemists while doing research to aid burn victims. Then in the 1950s it was discovered that some of the same compounds used as fabric softeners also softened the hair.
Mary Ellen of “TIPical Mary Ellen” fame on hgtv.com states that hair conditioner was created to condition movie stars' hair that became damaged from the hot studio lights.
Regardless of how we were blessed with hair conditioner, I hope you will find some good uses for yours.
Really good tips, Judy! Do you remember many years ago there were two sets of directions on the label? One for use on hair and one for using on your skin after your bath or shower?
I never thought of using it for anything but my hair, you have given us many great ideas...especially the leave in conditioner.
Thank you
#3 by Sandra L. Petersen, Aug 4, 2008
This is one of those articles you would want to clip for later reference. Good ideas.
#4 by KathySpring, Aug 4, 2008
Great Job
Never thought of the different ways to use it
Kathy
#5 by Judy Sheldon, Aug 4, 2008
Icy, Darlene, Sandra, and Kathy,
Thank you for your support. Take care and God bless.
#6 by Glynis Smy, Aug 5, 2008
I have a large bottle of conditioner that smells awful but I still won't throw it away, thanks to you Judy I can use it up! Great tips thanks
#7 by Judy Sheldon, Aug 5, 2008
Glynis, you are so welcome.
#8 by Jessica Rowe, Aug 5, 2008
great article. There is always that little bit, i can never get out of the bottle, till now...
#9 by valli, Aug 5, 2008
Very useful tips.
#10 by Alexa Gates , Aug 5, 2008
many great ideas! I ddin\'t know conditioner could do soo much!
#11 by Judy Sheldon, Aug 5, 2008
Jessica, Valli, Alexa, thank you for your support.
Take care & God bless.
#12 by CHAN LEE PENG, Aug 5, 2008
Great uses of hair conditioner, thanks!
#13 by Anne Lyken-Garner, Aug 6, 2008
A really useful one Judy. It's good to know that there are so many uses from something so easily obtained.
#14 by Judy Sheldon, Aug 6, 2008
Thank you Chan and Anne for your support.
#15 by nobert bermosa, Aug 6, 2008
very interesting, it's really wonderful learning new things,thanks Judy
