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Take off makeupPut your face first. Why buy expensive makeup removers when a perfectly good substitute sits in your shower stall? Hair conditioner quickly and easily removes makeup for much less money than name-brand makeup removers.
Unstick a ringGrandma's antique ring just got stuck on your middle finger. Now what? Grab a bottle of hair conditioner and slick down the finger. The ring should slide right off.
Protect your shoes in foul weatherHere's a way to keep salt and chemicals off your shoes during the winter: Lather your shoes or boots with hair conditioner to protect them from winter's harsh elements. It's a good leather conditioner too.
Lubricate a zipperYou're racing out the door, throwing on your jacket, and dang! Your zipper's stuck, so you yank and pull until it finally zips up. A dab of hair conditioner rubbed along the zipper teeth can help you avoid this bother next time.
Smooth shave-irritated legsAfter you shave your legs, they may feel rough and irritated. Rub on hair conditioner; it acts like a lotion and can soothe the hurt away.
Smooth-sliding shower curtainTired of yanking on the shower curtain? Instead of closing smoothly, does it stutter along the curtain rod, letting the shower spray water onto the floor? Rub the rod with hair conditioner, and the curtain will glide across it.
Prevent rust on toolsEvery good do-it-yourselfer knows how important it is to take care of the tools in your toolbox. One way to condition them and keep rust from invading is to rub them down with hair conditioner.
Clean and shine your houseplantsDo your houseplants need a good dusting? Feel like your peace lily could use a makeover? Put a bit of hair conditioner on a soft cloth and rub the plant leaves to remove dust and shine the leaves.
Oil skate wheelsDo your child's skateboard wheels whine? Or are the kids complaining about their in-line and roller skates sticking? Try this trick: Rub hair conditioner on the axles of the wheels, and they'll be down the block with their rehabilitated equipment in no time.
Shine stainless steel Forget expensive stainless steel polishers. Apply hair conditioner to your faucets, golf clubs, chrome fixtures, or anything else that needs a shine. Rub it off with a soft cloth, and you'll be impressed with the gleam.
Clean silk garmentsDo you dare to ignore that "dry clean only" label in your silk shirt? Here's a low-cost alternative to sending it out. Fill the sink with water (warm water for whites and cold water for colors). Add a tablespoon of hair conditioner. Immerse the shirt in the water and let it sit for a few minutes. Then pull it out, rinse, and hang it up to dry. The conditioner keeps the shirt feeling silky smooth.
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