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0:00 Vaseline has been in American homes since before electricity. And chances are you probably have a jar of it sitting in your medicine cabinet. In fact, it's probably been sitting there for years because most people have no idea how many things this can actually do. Today, we're counting down 21 uses for Vaseline. And I'm sure there are many on this list that you have never even thought of. So, let's get started. Number 21, fix a stuck zipper in seconds. If you've ever had a zipper get stuck on a jacket, boot, or bag, you need to try this one. Run a cotton swab coated in Vaseline along the teeth of the zipper. Then, gently work that zipper back and forth until it slides smoothly again. Number 20, heal minor
0:46 cuts faster with less scarring. Here's something that most people don't realize. Keeping a small wound moist actually helps it heal faster with less scarring. So, just apply a thin layer of Vaseline over a clean cut. [music] It's going to help keep that wound from drying out and forming a thick scab. Doctors call this moist wound healing, and it's actually what Vaseline was originally developed for back [music] in the 1860s. Oil workers noticed that petroleum jelly helped cuts and burns heal faster, and [music] that discovery became the product that we still use today. Number 19, silence a squeaky hinge without WD40. [music] Most people reach for WD40 for a squeaky door hinge. Vaseline works just as well, and it doesn't leave that gross chemical
1:32 smell [music] behind. So, dab a little directly on the hinge pin. Open and close the door a few times to work it in. That annoying squeak will be gone. Number 18, prevent blisters and chafing. Whether you like to walk a lot or you're breaking in new shoes or you work outside, apply a thin layer of Vaseline to areas that are prone to rubbing like your heels, your toes, or your inner thighs. It reduces friction before turning into painful blisters or chafing. There's a reason long-d distanceance runners have been using this trick for years. [music] Number 17, keep your tools rustfree. A thin coat of Vaseline on metal tools helps prevent rust by keeping moisture away from the metal. This works great for garden tools, hand tools, or anything stored in a damp shed or
2:18 garage. And here's something interesting. Years ago, farmers didn't have a shelf full of expensive rust prevention products. They used petroleum jelly to help protect their tools and keep them in good shape for years. Number 16, remove sticky label residue. [music] You peel off a sticker and that sticky glue is still left behind. Just rub a little Vaseline onto the residue and let it sit for a few minutes. It helps loosen the adhesive so you can wipe it away without all that scraping. Number 15, condition leather without expensive products. Leather conditioners, they can get very expensive, but did you know that you can use Vaseline to help keep leather from drying out and cracking? I'm talking about work boots, leather belts, even baseball gloves. Just rub a thin layer onto the leather and buff it
3:04 with a soft cloth. It restores that soft, supple feel and gives the worn leather a nice shine. Just make sure you avoid suede because Vaseline can leave [music] some greasy stains. And don't overdo it. A very thin layer is all you need. Number 14, save your car battery from corrosion. That white and blue crusty buildup on car battery terminals can cause all kinds of electrical problems. After cleaning your battery terminals, apply a thin coat of Vaseline. It creates a protective barrier that keeps moisture out and helps prevent corrosion from coming back. It's an old mechanics trick that still works today. Number 13, fix sticky drawers. If you got an old wooden drawer that sticks [music] every time you try to open it, rub a little Vaseline along the wooden runners [music] on the sides
3:50 and the bottom of the drawer. It's going to reduce that friction so the drawer slides smoothly again. There's no sanding, no replacing hardware, and no expensive repairs. Number 12, protect your dog's paws from winter [music] salt. Winter can be rough on dogs paws. Between the cold, the ice, the sidewalk salt, their paw pads can get dry and cracked. And as a professional dog groomer, I've seen just how bad they can get. So before heading outside, rub a very thin layer of Vaseline on their paw pads. [music] It creates a protective barrier that helps prevent dryness and cracking. And when they come in the house, wipe their paws to remove [music] any leftover salt. Number 11, soften cracked heels overnight. If you've got dry, cracked heels, you're going to want to try this one. Before bed, wash and
4:38 dry your feet and then coat your heels with a generous amount of Vaseline. Put on a pair of cotton socks and leave them on overnight. By morning, your heels will feel noticeably softer. And for really stubborn dryness and cracking, repeat this for a few nights. It's one of those old school remedies that just flat out works. All right, just a quick money-saving tip. You don't have to buy the name brand Vaseline. Generic store brand 100% petroleum jelly is the exact same thing for a fraction of the price. So that's a little extra money that you get to keep in your pocket. Number 10. Heal chapped lips better than chapstick. Before there was chapstick, there was Vaseline. And it's still one of the best things that you can use on dry, cracked lips. Petroleum jelly creates a protective barrier that locks in
5:24 moisture and protects your lips from cold, dry air. And unlike those tiny tubes of chapstick, one jar of Vaseline will last you forever. Number nine, keep hair dye off your skin. If you dye your hair at home, you'll want to try this. Before you start, apply a thin layer of Vaseline along your hairline and around your ears and [music] across the back of your neck. It creates a barrier that prevents the dye from staining your [music] skin. When you're finished, just wipe it away. No more spending the next 3 days trying to scrub that dye off your forehead. Number eight, fix [music] rough, cracked cuticles for cheap. Dry, cracked cuticles are painful, especially when they start splitting. [music] Before bed, rub a little Vaseline into each cuticle. By morning, they're going to feel softer and a whole lot less painful. And with how expensive some of
6:10 those little bottles of cuticle oil can be, why spend the extra money when you already have Vaseline at home? Number seven, remove stubborn eye makeup. Waterproof mascara. It can be a nightmare to get off. But Vaseline is safe and a gentle way to remove even the most stubborn eye makeup. That Vaseline helps break down the makeup without all that rubbing and pulling on that delicate skin around your eyes. Just put a small amount on a cotton ball and gently wipe away your makeup. There's no expensive makeup remover wipes necessary. Number [music] six, tame unruly eyebrows all day long. You don't need expensive brow gel to keep your eyebrows in place. Just put a tiny amount of Vaseline on a clean spoolie brush or even your fingertip to smooth your eyebrows in place. Same results, a
6:56 fraction of the cost. Makeup artists have been using this trick for decades. Number five, prevent diaper rash without expensive creams. Every parent or grandparent should know this one. A thin layer of Vaseline creates a protective barrier between your baby's skin and the moisture, helping to prevent diaper rash before it even starts. And because plain Vaseline is fragrance-free, hypoallergenic, and inexpensive, you can use it on every diaper change. There is a reason why pediatricians have been recommending petroleum jelly for generations. It actually works. Number four, soften dry elbows and knees overnight. Those rough, dry patches on your elbows, your knees, they can be stubborn. Right after a shower, while your skin is still slightly damp, rub on
7:42 a thin layer of Vaseline. It seals in the moisture and helps soften even the roughest patches. Do this every night for a week and you'll notice a huge difference. Number three, get a stuck ring off without cutting it. If a ring is stuck on your finger, do not force it. The harder you pull, the more irritated and swollen your finger can become. Instead, coat your finger generously with Vaseline, working it underneath and around [music] the ring. Then, gently twist the ring back and forth while easing it off. This trick can work even when soap and water have failed. Number two, get gum out of your hair. If gum gets stuck in your hair, do not panic and don't grab the scissors. Work Vaseline directly into the gum and surrounding hair. That gum will start breaking apart and sliding [music] free.
8:28 And yes, it can be a little messy, but it's a whole lot better than cutting chunks out of your hair. All right, before we get to number one, here's something that you might not know. Pure Vaseline can last 10 years or even longer when stored properly. So, that jar that's been sitting in your medicine cabinet for years doesn't necessarily need to be thrown out. And if this video has been helpful, hit the subscribe button and turn on the notifications so you don't miss the next episode. Let's get back to it. Number one, start a fire with a cotton ball. This is one I bet that most people have never heard of. Take a plain cotton ball and work Vaseline into the fibers, leaving a little cotton exposed so it's easy to light. Once you get that lit, that one little cotton ball can burn for several minutes. You can use these to start a
9:14 campfire or get your fireplace going. But where this trick really comes in handy is during an emergency. When you need to start a fire, but you don't have any fire starters on hand, you can make a batch ahead of time and store them in a sealed container with your emergency supplies. That cotton ball acts as a wick, while the petroleum jelly provides the fuel that keeps it burning. Preppers and survivalists have been using this trick for years. A jar of Vaseline and a bag of cotton balls is one of the smartest and cheapest things that you can keep in your preparedness kit. So, who knew this one jar could do so much? Which one of these are you going to try first? Or is there one that I missed that you know of? Drop it in the comments and share it with us. And YouTube thinks you'll like this video next. So check it out and I'll see you in the next
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