The $4 household product that will soothe sunburns better than aloe vera – you probably have it at home
APPARENTLY, aloe vera is not the only miracle ingredient that can soothe sunburn.
Organization expert Caroline Soloman revealed the $4 product that can soothe sunburn just as well – and if not better than – traditional aloe vera gel.
Aloe vera is not the only item that can soothe sunburn, according to an expert[/caption] Organization guru Caroline Soloman said a common and cheap household item can do the trick[/caption]“If you have a sunburn and you don’t have any aloe, apply shaving cream to the burn to soothe it,” she instructed.
It’s as simple as that.
Viewers were impressed by the news that shaving cream could be used for more than just shaving.
“Thank you! And here I was just shaving with it,” one person commented with a laughing emoji.
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“You’re changing my life for the better,” another added.
Believe it or not, shaving cream can be used on even more things around the house.
GLASS DEFOGGER
Soloman said shaving cream is great for defogging eyeglasses.
“Apply a thin layer of shaving cream to the lenses.
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“Then wipe clean with a microfiber cleaning cloth,” she advised.
The same can be done to bathroom mirrors to prevent fogging during showers.
PAINT REMOVER
Soloman also revealed that shaving cream can come in handy with removing dried paint from the skin.
Simply scrub your hands with it as you would do with soap, and then rinse.
STAINLESS STEEL CLEANER
Shaving cream can also help remove stains from stainless steel, according to Soloman.
Similar to the glasses trick, she instructed people to rub a thin layer onto the desired area and then wipe clean.
This time, it can be with a regular rag and not a microfiber cloth.
Alternatively, cleaning and home hack expert Tanya said rubbing toothpaste on the stain with a toothbrush can also help.
NAIL POLISH REMOVER
Lastly, Soloman said shaving cream will remove nail polish marks from your fingers without taking the polish off your nails.
She said to apply a tiny amount to your hands, scrub vigorously, and then rinse.
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Shaving cream is far from the only multi-purpose household item that is ideal for cleaning jobs.
For instance, vinegar has been successfully used in place of a fabric softener and to remove limescale from toilets.
Soloman also said shaving cream can act as a shield for fog and remove stains from stainless steel appliances[/caption]We pay for your stories!
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