User post: Don't throw out... unused shampoo and body wash you don't like!

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  Posted by ♥~♥MaggieRed♥~♥ Sun Oct 25, 2009 11:07pm PDT

  thats a wonderful idea .

  you can also wash your dogs up.

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  Posted by haley Tue Oct 27, 2009 8:29am PDT

  Using Conditioner you don't like works great for shaving your legs also!

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  Posted by Coug Girl Tue Oct 27, 2009 8:35am PDT

  Would shampoo used as hand soap really kill germs, though? I agree, conditioner is GREAT to shave with!!!

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  Posted by Lauren Tue Oct 27, 2009 8:36am PDT

  You can always pass it along to friend. What might not work well with yor hair type , may do wonders for a friend.

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  Posted by Leah Tue Oct 27, 2009 8:46am PDT

  Germs aren't difficult to get rid of...lol...the antibacterial movement is raking in the money nowadays. Simply using soap (of any kind...including shampoo) and warm water and rubbing them well, removes just as many germs. A rule of thumb, is to sing happy birthday twice, while rubbing you hands together.

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  Posted by Rachel Tue Oct 27, 2009 8:46am PDT

  Regarding the poster that said to wash your dog with it - don't do that! Human shampoo strips their fur of needed oils so only use dog shampoo on them.

  Conditioner does work well as shaving cream though - I agree with that one!

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  Posted by Amanda, www.bakingmommy.com Tue Oct 27, 2009 9:02am PDT

  I was reading an article talking about hand washing methods. Random, I know. However, it said that its just as effective to not use an antibacterial soap, but to scrub your hands for the amount of time it takes to sing "Happy Birthday" twice. So, if you replace your handsoap with shampoo, just sing your way to clean hands!

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  Posted by Tue Oct 27, 2009 9:03am PDT

  Another use for unwanted/leftover shampoo: cleaning make up brushes and hair brushes.

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  Posted by Jazzie Tue Oct 27, 2009 9:17am PDT

  If after using it just once or twice you decide you don't like it, consider donating to a women's shelter.

  I worked at a women's shelter and we always had need for shampoo, conditioner and other toiletries.

  Some of the women we took care of hadn't had a shower in days and were so grateful for anything we could give them.

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  Posted by Peggy Tue Oct 27, 2009 9:42am PDT

  All great ideas. Shampoo is also great for washing out bras and other delicate items-it can be done right in the shower.

  One other thought: I work in a program for abused women and children, and although we certainly have and ongoing need for products such as shampoo and conditioner, we are not allowed to accept containers that have been opened. Readers might want to check with their local shelters before dropping off donations.

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