Remove oil based make up
Treat squeaky door hinges with a few drops
Polish stainless-steel with it
Use a little to treat a stuck zipper
Coat wooden kitchen utensils and cutting boards to prevent moisture absorption
Take it orally as a laxative
Swab it in the ears of animals to treat mites
Use as an alternative to varnish
Apply to prevent eyelashes from breaking
Wipe on tools as a rust preventative
Rub it into oil stains on clothes before washing
Use it to remove adhesive residue
Dab some on a soft cloth to moisturize and buff wood
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Oops, mineral oil should never be used on leather, nor should any other petroleum-based product. Animal source oils only, otherwise the pores in the leather will clog and harden the leather. I raise horses and sell saddles and tack, so leather-care is a priority for me.
ReplyDeleteI did some research on your comment and found that for the most part you are correct. Some sources say a little is okay, while most agree with you that mineral oil will destroy leather. I have always used mink oil on my leather boots in the past, so you probably saved me from ruining them by trying mineral oil. Thanks for setting me straight.
ReplyDeleteJust wondering - I heard that mineral oil would cure Restless Leg Syndrome if rubbed on your body. Don't know if I should try it. Does anyone know anything about this?
ReplyDeleteCan you use mineral oil in your ears for ear wax?
ReplyDeleteMy doctor said it would get rid of was in ears.
ReplyDeleteI saw on Dr Oz that if you put mineral oil in your ears at bedtime (I would guess using something like a cutip or cotton ball)that it works magic over night and you can clean your ears out in the morning with all the wax build up gone.
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