Olive oil, being a common cooking ingredient, has many uses that are way beyond the borders of a frying pan. Of course, it is still chiefly used for cooking but it can stand as a good alternative to other household items. The oil’s slick base makes it a suitable substitute lubricant. Its cellular components are known to prevent certain diseases and improve your health.
Instead of purchasing a good number of household items, you can just rely on this cooking ingredient to play multiple roles in your home. You will save more money and help keep the environment cleaner, since olive oil is all natural. here are 13 other practical uses for olive oil:
Dust Remover – Wiping dust off furniture or your TV screen can be such a chore. The particles either stay on the surface or get redistributed by your rug. If you apply some olive oil to your rug, a few wipes can displace thick layers of dust. The oil’s slick base will push off dust particles upon contact. It practically eliminates the need for some chemical-based cleaning solutions.
Vitamin Supplement – Research says that olive oil reduces the risk of coronary heart disease, regulates cholesterol and produces Omega 3 or good cholesterol. Pick-up a bottle of olive oil and you will probably see a tiny label that enumerates some of the health benefits of the cooking ingredient. Given olive oil’s benefits, you can consume two tablespoons every morning along with your daily vitamins.
Applying an Olive Oil to the body instead of lotion
Skin Conditioner – According to the late Jeane Calment, holder of the world’s longest confirmed lifespan, olive oil kept her skin healthy even when she was already over 70 years old. She used the food product as a substitute for body lotion and as a solution for treating dry skin. You can follow suit and apply olive oil on your skin daily.
Shining Solution for Stainless Steel – Some of the chemical solutions used for shining stainless steel are effective but they may have abrasive formulations. They can definitely shine steel but in the long run, the metal becomes dull and even corroded. A zipper lubricantIf you substitute olive oil for those chemical compounds, the steel item will get the same sheen without the long term side effects. Best of all, olive oil is cheaper than any cleaning solution, since it is readily available. Just check your cupboard and you will probably find a bottle.
Zipper Lubricant – For jammed and uncooperative zippers, you can remedy them with just a few drops of olive oil. Get a cotton swab and dampen both of its sides with olive oil. Rub one side on the teeth of your zipper, then focus the other on the teeth jamming your zipper. After the application, your zipper should be back to normal.
Hairball Prevention – Pets, especially cats, groom themselves by licking and biting their fur. Through the grooming process, they swallow loads of hair that gradually accumulate on their stomachs. They end up regurgitating then gagging on their own fur, if the deposits on their stomachs get too large. To avoid this occurrence, you can add olive oil to their food. The oil will make your pet’s tongue too slippery for fur to latch on, preventing the accumulation of hairballs.
Oil Burner – Olive oil can act as fuel for oil burners. History states that ancient civilizations used olive oil to power their burners for worship or illumination. Some people even used oil to power cooking mechanisms. Now, if there is a power outage in your area, you can turn your bottle of olive oil into a makeshift oil lamp for some much needed light.
Door Hinge Lubricant – You can apply olive oil on the hinges of your doors to keep them loose and squeak-free. It also eliminates the possibility of having a jammed door, which is a huge inconvenience.
No Powder, No Lotion? - If you are feeling the heat and you want to spice things up with your partner, you can quickly head over to your kitchen and grab an alternative lubricant. A bottle of olive oil will surely lead to another action-packed night, that’s for sure.
The sizzling impact of an olive oil in bed
Soap Ingredient – If you are fond of making homemade soap, olive oil comes as a welcome ingredient. Olive oil is known as a good solution for skin care. Mixing it with your soap will produce an item that kills germs and keeps your skin supple. Once you have perfected your olive oil-based soap, you can sell it on the market for a good price.
Makeup Remover – Washing off makeup is not as easy as it looks. Since some of these products are oil-based, they don’t wear off easily when cleaned with soap and water. You can apply a small amount of olive oil on your makeup so that it can be removed with just a few scrubs.
A man using a shaving cream
Shaving Cream Substitute – If you think shaving cream is the ultimate item for the efficient removal of facial hair, you still have not tried shaving with olive oil. Its slick base improves your razor’s traction, making your shaver collect piles of hair in a single sweep.
Regulates the Formation of Wax on Candle Holders – Candle wax is oil-based. Naturally, liquefied oil-based items can be displaced by olive oil. Apply a fair amount of olive oil on your candle holder and the molten wax will slide off. Hardened wax is also easier to remove since the oil weakens their grip on the candle holder’s surface.
Olive oil makes pasta more delectable and enhances the flavors of fried dishes. Remarkably, there’s more to olive oil than just cooking. Olive oil is actually an exceptional substitute product for a wide variety of activities. Try mixing olive oil with some of your daily activities and you will probably discover more uses for this fascinating cooking solution.