Household Hints: Seven Uses for Baby Powder
June 26, 2007 by
Many Moms and Dads use baby powder to help keep the baby from developing diaper rash. There are many handy household uses for baby powder that have nothing to do baby skin care. Some handy household uses for baby powder are health related, while some will help repel insects.
Household Uses for Baby Powder #1-Insect repellant
Sprinkle baby powder in areas where you see insect infestations including ants, roaches, flies, even wasps. The talcum found in many baby powders will repel insects. Sprinkle baby powder around the perimeter of your house for greater protection from insect infestations.
Household Uses for Baby Powder #2-Quick and Easy shampoo
If you're in a hurry and have no time so shampoo your hair, sprinkle a handful of baby powder into your hair. Work the powder through as you would your normal shampoo. Wait a few minutes and then brush out with your usual comb or brush. You can use this on human hair as well as dog and cat hair.
Household Uses for Baby Powder #3-Absorb perspiration from bed sheets
Sprinkle a light coating of baby powder on your bed sheets at night to absorb perspiration and prevent odor. This will leave your sheets smelling laundry fresh in between washings. This will also prevent sticky skin caused by nighttime summer perspiration.
Household Uses for Baby Powder #4-keep your clothing fresh.
Place a small bowl or dish of baby powder in your closet and dresser drawers to keep your clothes from becoming stale and musty in the drawer in the closet. Your clothes will also smell fresh throughout the day.
Household Uses for Baby Powder #5-Stain removal
Apply a small coat of baby powder to liquid stains, such as beverages and grease, on clothing, walls, and furniture. Rub the powder in and let set for a few minutes. Rub the powder, and the stain, off.
Household Uses for Baby Powder #6-Squeaky hardwood floors
Sprinkle baby powder on your hardwood floors to prevent squeaky floorboards. Buff the baby powder in with a buffing cloth. Your floors will squeak no more.
Household Uses for Baby Powder #1-Insect repellant
Sprinkle baby powder in areas where you see insect infestations including ants, roaches, flies, even wasps. The talcum found in many baby powders will repel insects. Sprinkle baby powder around the perimeter of your house for greater protection from insect infestations.
Household Uses for Baby Powder #2-Quick and Easy shampoo
If you're in a hurry and have no time so shampoo your hair, sprinkle a handful of baby powder into your hair. Work the powder through as you would your normal shampoo. Wait a few minutes and then brush out with your usual comb or brush. You can use this on human hair as well as dog and cat hair.
Household Uses for Baby Powder #3-Absorb perspiration from bed sheets
Sprinkle a light coating of baby powder on your bed sheets at night to absorb perspiration and prevent odor. This will leave your sheets smelling laundry fresh in between washings. This will also prevent sticky skin caused by nighttime summer perspiration.
Household Uses for Baby Powder #4-keep your clothing fresh.
Place a small bowl or dish of baby powder in your closet and dresser drawers to keep your clothes from becoming stale and musty in the drawer in the closet. Your clothes will also smell fresh throughout the day.
Household Uses for Baby Powder #5-Stain removal
Apply a small coat of baby powder to liquid stains, such as beverages and grease, on clothing, walls, and furniture. Rub the powder in and let set for a few minutes. Rub the powder, and the stain, off.
Household Uses for Baby Powder #6-Squeaky hardwood floors
Sprinkle baby powder on your hardwood floors to prevent squeaky floorboards. Buff the baby powder in with a buffing cloth. Your floors will squeak no more.
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