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Mayonnaise is not exactly the healthiest thing in the world, but it
makes for a great household and self-care item, from whitening your
yellowing piano keys to adding shine and luster to your dry and brittle
hair. Need to peel off your old bumper stickers from your car? Simply
rub a layer of mayo onto the sticker, wait a few minutes and wipe off.
Make your houseplant leaves shiny by rubbing a little mayonnaise onto
the leaf and then wiping off with a paper towel. Mayo also is perfect
for sunburn relief, removing head lice and exfoliating the dry bottoms
of your feet.
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Kill Lice
Many doctors now recommend using mayonnaise to kill head lice – it’s
cheap and less toxic than over-the-counter treatments. Massage into
scalp, cover with a shower cap and let sit overnight. Rinse out in the
morning. |
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Fix Cracks in Wooden Furniture
Fill in the crack with some mayonnaise (make sure you wipe off any
excess). After a few days, the mayonnaise will shrink the crack, making
it harder to see. |
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Get Gum Out of Hair
Gum stuck in your hair? Skip the peanut butter and reach for the mayo!
Take a bit of mayonnaise and rub it around the gum with your fingers,
gently sliding it down the strand of hair. |
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Wipe Water Stains Off Wood
To remove water stains from wood, dab a bit of mayo on the area with a
towel. Let sit for a few minutes and then wipe off. |
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Condition Hair
For healthy, shiny hair, massage into your scalp as you would
conditioner, then rinse out.
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Take Off Bumper Stickers
Cover any bumper stickers that you want to remove with mayonnaise and
let it sit for a few minutes. Wipe off with a cloth.
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