50 ways to use coconut oil around your house

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remove labels and sticky residue from plastic

remove gum from hair

fix squeaky hinges

keep dirt from sticking to garden tools

diy furniture polish: add a amount of lemon juice to 1 tablespoon of coconut oil. rub on wood furniture using a cloth.

diy bathtub and shower cleaner: mix coconut oil

lift scuff marks from floors using a tiny bit of coconut oil and a cloth. wipe up the oil completely to prevent slipping

diy bronze polish: rub a little into bronze items to clean and deepen the color

keep litter from sticking to a litter box by rubbing the bottom of the box

remove rings from fingers by applying a little coconut oil to swollen fingers

sap from the car hood by applying coconut oil. allow it to set

clean ink off plastic and vinyl by using a dab of coconut oil

make patent leather shine by applying a coat of coconut oil

let coconut oil your fire. add 3 cotton balls soaked in coconut oil to the kindling wood

spoons before measuring honey

condition wood utensils by rubbing

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prevent tomato sauce and other stains in tupperware by rubbing the inside of the container

spray muffin tins and cake pans before adding batter. cakes will come out easily

to prevent water stains on sinks

pour coconut oil onto a cookie to remove baked on residue. wipe clean then wash as usual

blend

diy natural toothpaste: mix 2 tablespoons baking soda

bath soak: add a couple tablespoons of coconut oil to bath water

aromatherapy: the aroma of coconut is extremely soothing and a great way to de-stress

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a luxurious cream that leaves hands silky and

diy exfoliating body scrub: mix coconut oil

diy hair mask: after shampooing

diy facial mask: mix equal parts of coconut oil and honey. apply to face and allow it to sit

moisturize cuticles by rubbing coconut oil on and around them

de-frizz hair by rubbing a pea-size amount on the bottom couple inches of your hair

pat a amount of coconut oil underneath the eyes to moisturize before applying make-up

diy make up remover/pads: melt coconut oil in a microwave-safe container. use 1 teaspoon of oil

help new tattoos heal by applying coconut oil regularly

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april 8

by karen b. gibbs

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