23 unusual uses for baby powder

Found in any home where there is a child or baby, this cheap and easily accessible product surprises in the variety of possible applications, ranging from skin care, hair care or even as an ally at the time of cleaning.

Despite having as its main use the prevention of diaper rash in babies, and often not having its full potential explored, it is worth knowing all the possibilities of its use.

To make the most of the product, here are some suggestions for use that may be useful in your life:

1. Mute new sneakers
Does your new shoe have that “little noise” when you take each step? This happens due to friction between its components. When you apply some talcum powder by lifting your insole, the noise will disappear.

2. Untie necklaces
It can be used to make it easier to untie the knot in chains (necklaces, bracelets), just by sprinkling a little talcum powder on top of the knot and using a needle to help separate it.

3. Help with hair removal
By applying talcum powder to the area to be shaved before applying the wax, the powder will help the wax and hairs to adhere, leaving the skin more protected and helping to smooth it through its soothing effect.

4. Restore old furniture
If the furniture has a bad smell, creaking or friction when pulling drawers, just apply talcum powder to the wood and the furniture will be like new!

5. Assist the antiperspirant
If the antiperspirant is not being enough to protect you on hot days, use a little talcum powder in your armpits. It will help with sweat absorption and prevent bad smell.

6. Get rid of oily hair
Using the mineral’s absorption capacity, when the hair is oily and there is no time to wash it, you can put a little talc in your hands and massage the scalp, removing the excess with a comb. The talc will absorb the oil and the hair will look like it came out of the shower.

7. Give your hair more volume
If applied to the roots of the hair, it acts as a dry shampoo, giving more volume to the hair and helping to shape that hairstyle!

8. Soothe irritated skin
It can be used to soothe irritated and extra dry skin. If applied to dry areas of the body such as elbows and feet, it protects and soothes the area.

9. Absorb sweat on hot nights
To prevent sheets from getting wet with sweat on hot nights, you can apply talcum powder between them. This way the sweat will be absorbed and the night’s sleep will be as restorative as possible.

10. Avoid odor in the cat litter box
By spreading it in the cat’s litter box, in addition to helping to absorb urine, the talc will prevent the bad smell from spreading through the environment.

11. Separate playing cards
At game time, the playing cards don’t come off? Just put some talcum powder in a paper bag, shake it and the letters will separate easily.

12. Restore damp or moldy books
If the books are moldy or damp, let them air dry and then apply talcum powder to the affected areas, removing the excess. Then they will be ready again for storage!

13. Scare away ants
If the ants are bothering you, you can make a small barrier with the dust and they will give up going through it. Ants do not like its essence and cannot pass this barrier due to the density of the dust.

14. Absorb grease stains
As previously mentioned, for easy removal of grease stains, simply remove the excess with a napkin and apply the talc on the fabric, it will absorb the oil, making it easier to wash.

15. Unstick rubber gloves
If your cleaning gloves are stuck together when cleaning, the solution is to apply talc to them so that the hand enters more easily, sliding with the help of the product.

16. Decrease noise on wooden floors
The boards that make up hardwood floors over time tend to creak or even crack. If talcum powder is applied between the cracks in the boards, the floor will no longer be squeaky. For this, you can use a funnel to assist in the application.

17. Get rid of the sand
It can be used on both feet and body. The sand’s moisture is absorbed by the powder, which makes it easy to remove just by spreading it on the skin. A great tip to do before getting in the car to avoid dirt during your beach vacation.

18. Add volume to lashes
Applying a little powder with a flexible rod after the first layer of mascara makes it easier to apply the second layer of mascara, providing more volume to the lashes.

19. Renew the shine of the leather
Just apply it over the leather piece and buff it with a soft cloth and it will shine like new!

20. Avoid sweaty feet
When using talcum powder inside shoes that normally give off a bad smell, the sweat will be absorbed, thus avoiding discomfort.

21. Remove bloodstains
To remove blood stains, prepare a paste with talc and water and apply it with a cloth on the stain, avoiding rubbing. After 30 minutes, just vacuum the place. As the water dilutes the stain and the powder absorbs the iron, the stain disappears effortlessly.

22. Relieve itching after insect bite
If applied over the spot immediately after the incident, it will bring relief from the itchiness that comes from the bite.

23. Get rid of pests
Separate about five or six seedlings, placing them in a bag with three tablespoons of talcum powder. By shaking the bag for a few seconds, the talc absorption by the small leaves guarantees coating and protection against pests, ensuring healthier growth.

After these new uses for baby powder, it’s worth betting on the powder’s versatility and always having it on hand!