Rare Uses Of Shampoo That You Might Not Of Heard Of Before Today

1. Washing up liquid

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Run out of washing up liquid? Never fear, because in a pinch shampoo can actually function as a pretty good washing-up liquid substitute. In fact, shampoo is actually better for sensitive skin than detergent, so it can actually help if you suffer from hard or dry skin after washing up.

2. Washing delicate items

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Because it's a lighter kind of detergent, shampoo also makes the ideal laundry detergent, especially when you're washing more sensitive items like bras or underwear. Hand wash with shampoo in your sink and your delicates will come out looking as good as new.

3. Cleaning make-up brushes

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We all know that we should be cleaning our makeup brushes pretty often, but does it ever happen? No way! However, did you know that shampoo is actually a really great detergent for makeup brushes? It'll remove all makeup right away. Now you have no excuse for putting this job off.

4. Cleaning your hairbrush

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As well as makeup brushes, shampoo is also a really great detergent for cleaning your hair brushes. This is another thing that most people forget to do, but bacteria can actually grow on hair brushes so it's a good idea to wash them regularly. Firstly, remove any clumps of hair, then soak in a bowl with water and a bit of shampoo.

5. Defogging mirrors

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Foggy mirrors in a bathroom can be a bit of a pain, especially if you've just come out of the shower and need to do your makeup. Just grab your shampoo bottle and rub a small amount over the mirror with a towel or sponge. Afterwards, buff the mirror, and it'll look spick and span!

6. Shaving cream

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It's not just women that can reap the benefits of shampoo's myriad uses. In fact, at a pinch, shampoo can also be used as a shaving cream. It foams up just like regular shaving cream and means you can get a normal shave even if you're travelling or just ran out of shaving cream.

7. For a manicure

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We all know that a good shampoo leaves your hair feeling super soft and clean, but did you know that it can do the same thing to your nails? For a manicure at home, grab a bowl and fill it with warm water, then add a few drops of shampoo. Soak your hands in the bowl and they'll be feeling as soft as ever.

8. Cleaning nails

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Shampoo isn't just for making your hands feel and smell good, though. You can also use a mix of shampoo and water to clean your nails. This is especially helpful if your hands are particularly dirty, like if you've been working in the garden, doing some bike maintenance, or working on a car.

9. Bubble bath

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You don't need proper bubble bath gel for a good bubble bath. In fact, shampoo can produce just as many bubbles as a regular bubble bath soap, and it smells just as good. Dollop a good amount in your bath while you run the tap, and in no time at all you'll have plenty of bubbles for a relaxing soak.

10. Softening cuticles

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For a good manicure or for the perfect nail varnish base, you need to make sure your cuticles are super clean and soft. Thankfully, shampoo can do the same thing as an expensive manicure. It'll clean your cuticles and leave them soft so that you can apply the perfect nail varnish afterwards.

11. Body wash

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Shampoo isn't just useful for washing your hair. In fact, it can also be used to clean your whole body, though as with any alternative we would be careful with washing delicate areas. But if you're travelling and need to save some space in your luggage, this is the perfect hack!

12. Fixing a stuck zipper

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Stuck zippers aren't only annoying, they can also be a nightmare - especially if we're talking about a pants zipper! The next time this happens, simply turn to shampoo, which can soften a zip enough so that it moves perfectly again. Just rub a little bit right on the zipper and see how it transforms a stuck or broken zip.

13. Removing laundry stains

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Stains really do get everywhere, especially if you've got children. However, you don't have to worry about stubborn stains anymore, not when you've got shampoo on hand. Just rub a small amount of shampoo over the stain before putting the clothing in the wash, and you'll see that the stain comes right out!

14. Removing bandaids

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Got a stubborn bandaid that won't come off your skin? Don't just try to rip it off (that causes a lot more pain!). Instead, grab some shampoo and soften the area around the bandaid. The shampoo will penetrate through the adhesive on the bandaid and mean it comes right off with minimal pain.

15. Household cleaning

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There are more things that shampoo can clean apart from your hair. In fact, it's a pretty competent household cleaner. For example, you can use it to clean floors, no matter if they're wood or tile. So the next time you run out of household cleaner, just turn to your shampoo bottle.

16. Washing your car

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Shampoo is also a really great way of washing your car. Grab a big bucket of warm water as normal and mix about 1/4 cup of shampoo, making sure it's all distributed into the water. Then grab a sponge and get cleaning! As long as you're careful to rinse all of the shampoo off your car, it's a great alternative to regular car cleaner.

17. Hand wash

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Washing your hands is super important, but what do you do if you've run out of hand wash? Grab your shampoo bottle! Yes, shampoo can also be used to clean your hands, and because it's a very light cleaner it'll leave your hands feeling soft and smelling good, without damaging your skin.

18. Cleaning paintbrushes

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One of the biggest pains for artists is cleaning all of those dirty paintbrushes. And if you leave them long enough, the paint becomes even more difficult to get off. However, the next time you need to clean brushes, just use your shampoo - it'll get the paint right off!

19. Washing houseplants

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A house wouldn't be a house without some greenery. For people with a lot of houseplants, though, it can be difficult to clean them all. However, just a little bit of shampoo and water can get rid of muck, grime, and dust from plant leaves - and your plants will really thank you for it.

20. Loosen nuts and bolts

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Stiff nuts and bolts are a nightmare, but what do you do if you really can't loosen one? If you're a mechanic or work on bikes, you might encounter this problem quite often. Next time, grab your shampoo bottle and squeeze a little bit at the base of the nut or bolt. Leave for a little while and later on, it'll be much easier to loosen it!

21. Buffing shoes

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Got a job interview soon? Then you need to dress to impress. This includes making sure your shoes are perfectly shiny and clean. If you don't have any leather cleaner in the house, then shampoo is also a great way to buff your shoes - just use a small dab of shampoo and rub with a cloth or sponge for impressive shoes in a pinch.

22. Prevent snorkel mask fog

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Snorkel masks are the ideal thing to take on holiday, whether you just need to entertain some kids in the pool or want to view wildlife up close in the ocean. However, the worst thing about snorkel masks is the fogging up that can sometimes happen. If this happens, use some shampoo (you'll have some with you anyway!) and rub on the mask with a cloth. Then buff away and it'll be super clear again!

23. Cleaning carpets

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A stain on a clean carpet doesn't have to be the end of the world. If you spot one, grab some shampoo and dab a little bit on the dirty area. Then, rinse and tap it dry, so as not to rub the stain onto other parts of the carpet. However, use a little bit of caution with this method - some carpets won't respond well to shampoo!

24. Prevent glasses and mask fog

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For glasses-wearers, it's practically impossible to wear a mask these days. Whether you need to wear one for work in a hospital or are just being cautious still, glasses fog can cause a lot of problems. To prevent glasses fogging up, rub a little bit of shampoo on your glasses - this will put a protective layer on your glasses to prevent fog from appearing.

25. Remove paint

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We've already mentioned that shampoo is an effective way to get paint off of paintbrushes, however, it can also remove paint from skin! Are your kids at that age where they're obsessed with painting things? Or do you find you never leave the studio without paint on your fingernails? Use a little bit of shampoo and water to wash the skin and it'll come right off.

26. Cleaning bathtubs

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Everyone's bathtubs get dirty, that's just a fact. No matter how many times you clean it, the dirt will come back. However, did you know that if you've run out of bathroom cleaner, you can actually use shampoo to clean your bathtub? Just squeeze it around the tub and leave for a bit before scrubbing and rinsing.

27. Degrease kitchens

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It's not just bathroom cleaning that shampoo can help with, but also stubborn stains in the kitchen. For example, it's impossible to use a kitchen hob and not get horrible grease on tiles. When this happens, use a cloth to rub some shampoo on the stain, then remove it with water.

28. Remove eye makeup

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For this hack, we're not talking about regular shampoo, but baby shampoo. This type of shampoo is very gentle on the skin, which means it's also an effective way of removing makeup from the skin! If you're a lover of hardcore eye makeup, it can be great for removing this at the end of the night.

29. Wash your face

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If you're travelling and forget to bring your dedicated fash wash with you, you can also use baby shampoo to wash your face at the end of the day! This gentle shampoo will get dirt, grime, and pollution out of your pores and leave your skin looking super clean once more.

30. Remove dye stains on your skin

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Do you love dying your hair crazy colours? Then you've probably experienced the nightmare of trying to get dye out of your hands (they say to use gloves, but we know it's far easier with your hands!) When this happens, use shampoo to wash your hands and the dye will come off easily.

31. Wash brows

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If you've got a lot of products on your brows or your eyelashes and it just won't come off very easily, then try baby shampoo instead. Not normal shampoo because this will be too harsh around your eyes. But baby shampoo will clean off the product in a gentle way.

32. Feet mask

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If you suffer in the feet department and have hard flaky skin, there is something you can do about it. It sounds a little bit slimy but coat your feet in a thin layer of shampoo and put your socks on - yes it sounds gross but if you want an intense moisture mask this is a good way.

33. Remove hairspray from walls

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Because of the nature of shampoo - it is made to remove hair product. So of course, sometimes when we are being a little too free and easy with the hairspray or the hair product it can end get everywhere and on the walls. Get a clean cloth and a tiny bit of shampoo to wipe it right off.

34. Facial cleanser

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And same applies to your face. Sometimes facial washes can be a little bit too much on the skin and they can dry out the skin, especially if they are quite heavily perfumed. Baby shampoo is the gentlest you can get so it's perfect if you have very sensitive skin but still want a product that works.

35. Toilet cleanser

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Perhaps you have some left over shampoo or some shampoo you don't like or doesn't work very well on your hair. Don't throw it. You can always use it as a toilet cleaner it will work just as well, and it will smell much nicer. Plus, you are using product that otherwise may have gone to waste.

36. Clean fibreglass

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Fiberglass can be a bit tricky to clean and you may not want tp use a very harsh chemical product on it. But a bit of shampoo will work wonders in getting all of the grime off, but it will not damage your product. For example, if you have a fibreglass boat then try washing it with shampoo.

37. Use it to clean metal

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It also doubles as a great metal cleaner. Because with a lot of soaps you can see the marks where you have cleaned and rinsed it away. So, try with shampoo and it will be sparkling like new by the time you have cleaned it. Plus, it's a great use of unwanted or old shampoo.

38. Unclog a toilet

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We've all been there. The moment when you're at someone's house or sharing a hotel room and the toilet won't flush. Now let's face it - is there anything more embarrassing than having to get help? Don't worry the one thing you will have been shampoo nearby. Just pour a little in and leave it some minutes and then try and flush again.

39. Resize a sweater that's been shrank

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Is there anything more annoying than shrinking a pile of your favourite clothes? There's a way to remedy it. But it will take a little time and patience...not to mention a little bit of shampoo. Put some shampoo and water in a bowl and lie the item of clothing in the bowl and repeat this a few times.

40. Clean your pet

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Using no tears baby shampoo is a perfect way to wash your pet and less expensive than buying a specific pet shampoo. It's so gentle that it is fine on their skin, but it will also work to get out the dirt. They'll be fluffy, clean and their skin will not at all be irritated either.

41. Bubble wands

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If your child or a child, you know has a bubble wand which has run out you can refill it with a drop of diluted shampoo in water. It will continue the bubbles and let your little one carry on playing - there's no need to buy a new one or throw it out.

42. DIY body scrub

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Make yourself a DIY body scrub by adding a little bit of shampoo, and a little bit of sugar. It will be softer than many and sugar is less abrasive than many of the scrubs you can buy. And it's also way cheaper than buying a body scrub from the store.

43. Remove paint stains

Image Source: cleanipediaPaint stains are hard to shift. Whether you've spilled it on the floor or got it on your clothing - try putting a blob of shampoo onto the pain and just leaving it there for a while. It should soften the paint so that you can scrub it away. Disaster averted.

44. Make your hand soap last

Image Source: PinterestIf there's a bit of soap left in your soap dispenser but it's not coming out very well add a tiny bit of shampoo and water to it and the rest of the soap will mix with your mixture and it will start to work again. And then you're not wasting anything.

45. Make your wool fluffier

Image Source: inthewashThere's something about fluffy things and wool things that are great when you have them and use them for the first time. But the second you wash it it's never the same again. But if you hand wash with shampoo, it will make it fluffy and so you won't lose that cosy feel.

46. Stop hinges squeaking

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Do you have squeaky hinges in your home? Doors that are so loud you can't go to the toilet int he night without waking the house up? Try shampoo. Sometimes we don't have the correct chemicals for the job, but it doesn't matter as shampoo should work just fine instead.

47. Clear your sinuses

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If you have a cold, then it' s good to clear your sinuses. But instead of just a bowl of hot water and a drop of lemon or whatever you decide to put in, add a little bit of baby shampoo. It is gentle but will work to not just clear the inside of your sinuses but also to clean them.

48. Remove hair colour

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Are you fed up of your old hair colour? Maybe it's looking a bit old and faded. Try mixing baby shampoo with baking soda and leaving it to soak on your hair before scrubbing it away. It should remove the old colour. It might take a couple of tries of course.

49. Make baby paints

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This is a fun tick for your baby to play with paint in the bath or bathroom. Make paint for your baby by adding just a drop of food colouring with some baby shampoo. Then they can get creative. And, because it is shampoo it can be washed away again without leaving horrible stubborn stains everywhere

50. Help mild eye inflammation

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Another trick for baby shampoo is to use it if you have mild eye inflammation. Because it gentle enough for babies it will not hurt or sting your eye. And so, wash the outside of your eye with baby shampoo to clean it without irritating it by using a harsh substance on it.