Handy Uses for Leftover Hair Shampoo

I must confess, I'm a real hair shampoo nut. I love to try all brands and types of different shampoos on my hair. Some shampoo makes my hair shiny and manageable. Unfortunately, others make it oily or dry, straight and limp. I hate to waste money. So, instead of just throwing the shampoo I don't like away, I found some handy uses for leftover shampoo.

1. Use Leftover Shampoo for Shaving Cream
This is one of the handy uses for leftover hair shampoo that men and women alike can use. A shampoo that lathers up nicely can be used to shave with. If the leftover shampoo has conditioner in it, it will help condition your face, underarms, and legs, and make them feel smooth.

2. Substitute Leftover Hair Shampoo For Woolite™
Most types of leftover shampoo are gentle enough to be used for your sweaters and other delicate washables. You can even use it to wash nylon hose and panties. I use about a capful of shampoo for a washer load of clothes.

Another one of my handy uses for leftover hair shampoo is to use it as a prewash in the laundry room. Dab clothing stains with hair shampoo and allow it to soak a few minutes before washing the clothing. Leftover hair shampoo works best when it's applied when the stain is still fresh, and not set in. You can also use it remove stubborn "ring-around-the-collar."

3. Leftover Hair Shampoo Is Makeshift Bubble Bath
Hair shampoo comes in all different scents these days. You can find herbal and fruit scents. And, you can purchase hair shampoos that have the aroma of "Ocean Breezes", "After the Rain", "Soothing Lavender", and more. Most hair shampoos lather like crazy. So, a handy use for leftover hair shampoo is to substitute it for bubble bath.

4. Shampoo Your House With the Stuff!
You can mix a capful of leftover hair shampoo in a bucket of warm water and use it to wash walls and woodwork in your house too. You'll need to rinse the washed areas with clean tap water afterwards, then allow the walls and woodwork to air dry.