13 genius ways to use baby powder you never knew about!!!
Outside the box: Baby powder can be used in a number of clever and interesting ways around the house. Baby powder is a common addition to most households. But despite being traditionally used to prevent chafing and nappy rash, the powder, which can be made from both talc and corn starch, has a number of other handy uses. From pest control to cosmetic perks, these are the clever ways to make use of your leftover baby powder.
1. KEEP YOUR BED COOL
Heading into the summer months, it can be difficult to keep cool at night.
But sprinkling some baby powder through the sheets a few minutes before bed time can assist with cooling the bed down.
Not only does the powder keep the bed cool, but it also absorbs any sweat and gives it a refreshing, fragrant smell.
Keeping cool: A sprinkle of baby powder on the sheets keeps them cool and absorbs any sweat.
2. REMOVE ANY LINGERING ODOURS AFTER A SPILL
Whether it's spilled milk or coffee, it is often difficult to completely remove smells after a spill - especially on carpet.
By sprinkling a dusting of baby powder over the stain, the odour will disappear.
To achieve the best result, wet the area with a cloth, dab it, let the powder sit for a little while until dry and then vacuum up the excess.
Farewell odour: Baby powder can absorb any lingering smell after a spill - excess can be vacuumed up.
3. STOP SAND FROM STICKING AT THE BEACH
Sprinkling baby powder on areas that have sand stuck during the beach, any moisture on the skin will be soaked up and the sand will fall right off. This works on feet, hands, the body and even on hair.
Corn starch works just as well as both baby powder and talcum powder in this instance.
No more sticky sand: Baby powder can prevent sand from sticking to your feet and hair at the beach.
4. KEEP YOUR MAC TRACKPAD SMOOTH
When using a Mac trackpad, oily hands or an oily computer can make it difficult to glide your fingers across the area.
4. KEEP YOUR MAC TRACKPAD SMOOTH
When using a Mac trackpad, oily hands or an oily computer can make it difficult to glide your fingers across the area.
A sprinkle of baby powder on the fingers can make scrolling easier and prevent any mis-clicks.
Smooth gliding: Baby powder absorbs excess oil on the fingers, keeping the trackpad on Macs smooth.
Smooth gliding: Baby powder absorbs excess oil on the fingers, keeping the trackpad on Macs smooth.
5. MAKE YOUR DEODORANT LAST
Not only does baby powder absorb sweat, but it can also keep your deodorant lasting for as long as possible.
When applied after deodorant, the baby powder works as an extra layer of protection that keeps you smelling great.
It also prevents the sticky feeling that can occur after re-applying deodorant.
Fresh as a daisy: By adding baby powder after deodorant, it lasts longer and adds an extra layer of protection.
6. EASE THE PAIN OF WAXING
Waxing is never pain-free, but baby powder can assist with mild pain management.
By rubbing some baby powder over the legs before waxing, it protects the skin and absorbs moisture on the leg helping the wax better stick to the hairs.
The baby powder also reduces redness afterwards.
Pain management: Baby powder on the legs can help wax stick better to hairs and ease redness afterwards.
7. DE-TANGLE YOUR JEWELLERY
By putting some baby powder on a tangled chain or bracelet, the time it takes to de-tangle it can be halved.
Not only does baby powder absorb sweat, but it can also keep your deodorant lasting for as long as possible.
When applied after deodorant, the baby powder works as an extra layer of protection that keeps you smelling great.
It also prevents the sticky feeling that can occur after re-applying deodorant.
Fresh as a daisy: By adding baby powder after deodorant, it lasts longer and adds an extra layer of protection.
6. EASE THE PAIN OF WAXING
Waxing is never pain-free, but baby powder can assist with mild pain management.
By rubbing some baby powder over the legs before waxing, it protects the skin and absorbs moisture on the leg helping the wax better stick to the hairs.
The baby powder also reduces redness afterwards.
Pain management: Baby powder on the legs can help wax stick better to hairs and ease redness afterwards.
7. DE-TANGLE YOUR JEWELLERY
By putting some baby powder on a tangled chain or bracelet, the time it takes to de-tangle it can be halved.
Once the powder slips into all the small crevices, the knots will eventually loosen up and lessen the risk of any breakages or snaps in the chain.
This also works well on shoelaces.
No more knots: By sprinkling baby powder on tangled necklaces, the knots free up and loosen.
8. GROW FLOWERS WITHOUT WORRYING ABOUT PESTS
By adding baby powder to flower bulbs before planting, they are less likely to be attacked by insects.
Not only does it work as a cheap and effective repellent, but the powder also works to prevent rotting of the flower bulbs.
One technique is to place the bulbs in a zip-lock bag, shake them, then plant.
Fresh flowers: Baby powder on flower bulbs can prevent rotting and deters any pests that may come along.
9. REMOVE ANTS FROM THE HOME
Though chemicals are a popular choice when it comes to pest control, many prefer to remove ants without the harmful chemicals - especially if there are babies or pets in the house.
By sprinkling baby powder around entryways ants will be deterred as they dislike scent.
Other repellents that have the same effect are chalk, talcum powder and salt.
Ant-free zone: Ants hate the smell of baby powder, so when it is sprinkled on entryways, ants steer clear.
10. FRESHEN UP MUSTY CLOTHES IN THE WARDROBE
Moisture causes mustiness and baby powder removes that issue completely.
By adding some baby powder to a dish and placing it in a wardrobe or in your dresser, it helps to keep the area smelling fresh by absorbing any excess moisture in the air.
A sprinkling of baby powder can also be used on carpet to rid the home of any musty odours, though needs to be vacuumed up after about 20 minutes.
No more must: A dish or sprinkling of baby powder in the wardrobe absorbs any excess moisture.
11. SET YOUR MAKE UP
Just as cosmetic powders can set your make up, so can baby powder.
A quick brush of baby powder in the morning can be a fresh and chemical-free way to set your face for the day.
However, talc-based powders have been known to reflect in flash photography, making the complexion look pale and blotchy.
Make up alternative: Baby powder can set make up for the day, but talcum powder can show up in photos.
12. LENGTHEN YOUR LASHES
Not only does baby powder help with setting make up, but it helps extend the lashes.
After applying a layer of mascara, sprinkle some baby powder on top while still wet.
Then, once the second coat is applied, the lashes appear far longer and thicker.
Forget extensions: By sprinkling baby powder on the lashes after the first coat of mascara, the lashes look longer once the second coat is applied.
13. QUICKLY FRESHEN UP THE DOG
Just as it works for human hair, baby powder can be used to give the family pet a quick freshen up.
By rubbing a small amount of it through the dog's coat and then brushing it through, all oil can be removed and it will smell great.
Treat the dog: Baby powder is a great way to quickly freshen up the dog if you are too time poor for a bath.
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This also works well on shoelaces.
No more knots: By sprinkling baby powder on tangled necklaces, the knots free up and loosen.
8. GROW FLOWERS WITHOUT WORRYING ABOUT PESTS
By adding baby powder to flower bulbs before planting, they are less likely to be attacked by insects.
Not only does it work as a cheap and effective repellent, but the powder also works to prevent rotting of the flower bulbs.
One technique is to place the bulbs in a zip-lock bag, shake them, then plant.
Fresh flowers: Baby powder on flower bulbs can prevent rotting and deters any pests that may come along.
9. REMOVE ANTS FROM THE HOME
Though chemicals are a popular choice when it comes to pest control, many prefer to remove ants without the harmful chemicals - especially if there are babies or pets in the house.
By sprinkling baby powder around entryways ants will be deterred as they dislike scent.
Other repellents that have the same effect are chalk, talcum powder and salt.
Ant-free zone: Ants hate the smell of baby powder, so when it is sprinkled on entryways, ants steer clear.
10. FRESHEN UP MUSTY CLOTHES IN THE WARDROBE
Moisture causes mustiness and baby powder removes that issue completely.
By adding some baby powder to a dish and placing it in a wardrobe or in your dresser, it helps to keep the area smelling fresh by absorbing any excess moisture in the air.
A sprinkling of baby powder can also be used on carpet to rid the home of any musty odours, though needs to be vacuumed up after about 20 minutes.
No more must: A dish or sprinkling of baby powder in the wardrobe absorbs any excess moisture.
11. SET YOUR MAKE UP
Just as cosmetic powders can set your make up, so can baby powder.
A quick brush of baby powder in the morning can be a fresh and chemical-free way to set your face for the day.
However, talc-based powders have been known to reflect in flash photography, making the complexion look pale and blotchy.
Make up alternative: Baby powder can set make up for the day, but talcum powder can show up in photos.
12. LENGTHEN YOUR LASHES
Not only does baby powder help with setting make up, but it helps extend the lashes.
After applying a layer of mascara, sprinkle some baby powder on top while still wet.
Then, once the second coat is applied, the lashes appear far longer and thicker.
Forget extensions: By sprinkling baby powder on the lashes after the first coat of mascara, the lashes look longer once the second coat is applied.
13. QUICKLY FRESHEN UP THE DOG
Just as it works for human hair, baby powder can be used to give the family pet a quick freshen up.
By rubbing a small amount of it through the dog's coat and then brushing it through, all oil can be removed and it will smell great.
Treat the dog: Baby powder is a great way to quickly freshen up the dog if you are too time poor for a bath.
Credits: Mail Online
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