8 Clever Uses for Olive Oil
It might seem weird to stick a bottle of olive oil near your makeup mirror, in your hall closet, or next to your workbench, but after you try these household and beauty hacks, you may be tempted to permanently relocate your supply from the pantry.
1. Silence a squeaky door.
Lubricate a sticky hinge or creaky knob with a few drops of oil to quiet an irritating noise without harsh chemicals or a toolbox.
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2. Free a stuck zipper.
If your jacket's zipper pull just won't budge, try rubbing the teeth with a cotton swab dipped in olive oil. It should help ease it back on track.
3. Moisturize your body.
Packed with good fats and nutrients, a little bit of olive oil soothes crusty cuticles, relieves dry skin, fights frizzy hair, and can even fill in for shaving cream in a pinch.
4. Return rain boots' luster.
If your rubber wellies get chalky after a few wears, rub them with olive oil to erase the white marks. Avoid getting oil on the soles, though; it may cause you to slip next time you put them on.
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5. Remove eye makeup.
Swipe your lids with a cotton pad dipped in a bit of oil to free your face of mascara and eyeliner.
6. Shine a stainless steel sink.
A light coating will make your sink gleam again, and prevent future water spots from showing up.
7. Make a great skin scrub.
Plan a DIY spa day by mixing inexpensive olive oil, sugar, and lemon zest to create a sweet-smelling exfoliator (save the pricier, tastier oil for drizzling over steak or crostini).
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8. Remove paint from hair.
If your home-improvement weekend leaves your head matching your freshly painted wall, use olive oil to ease the color out of your strands.
-Lauren Piro
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