As a kid and as an adult, if there was one item I knew we would have in the kitchen, it was a jar of peanut butter.
As part of a peanut butter and jelly sandwich, as a key ingredient in peanut butter cookies, or even eaten straight from the jar with a spoon, this versatile spread has always been one of my favorites. But it never really dawned on me just how versatile peanut butter could be — until now.
I was very surprised to find that peanut butter could be used for a huge number of health and household hacks. I had no idea I could use it to get rid of bad smells, and I definitely never heard that I could use it as shaving cream!
Scroll through below for an exclusive look at seven unexpected alternative uses of peanut butter. Just like with the many uses of Crisco, you won't believe how often a single jar of peanut butter could come in handy.
Which of these peanut butter hacks have you tried? What other uses of peanut butter do you swear by? Let us know in the comments!
Why Peanut Butter?
While many people think of oils as being messy or greasy, it is precisely because of its natural oils that peanut butter is so useful and versatile.
These oils are great for the body and can come in handy in a variety of household situations.
Keep scrolling below to see how you can turn your normal jar of peanut butter into the most useful tool in the house!
Surprising Use #1: Use As Shaving Cream
Whether you are in a survivalist situation or you simply ran out of shaving cream, peanut butter can be an easy substitute.
LifeHack.org writes: "Smear a thin layer of smooth peanut butter and shave as you normally would.
"The oils in the peanut butter keep the razor from nicking your face or legs, and also acts as a moisturizer."
Surprising Use #2: Moisturize Your Hair
You might think it's crazy, but you can add a little shine and softness to your hair with peanut butter.
According to Westchester Magazine, "Massaging peanut butter into your hair could do wonders.
"The peanut butter's oils will give it a shine that many hair products can't."
Surprising Use #3: Remove Chewed Gum
Whether you've gotten gum stuck in your hair, on your carpet, or on your furniture, peanut butter can help get it out in a snap.
Listverse.com writes: "Peanut butter is a perfect 'gum remover.'
"Just rub some peanut butter into the gum and you can wipe the whole mess off with a cloth."
Surprising Use #4: Fight Bad Odors
Why would someone just cook up some peanut butter? Well, this just happens to be an easy and effective way of fighting odors.
According to Westchester Magazine: "Frying fish or onions can leave your house with a stale and potent smell, but of course peanut butter can change that.
"After cooking, put a tablespoon of peanut butter in a hot frying pan and let it fry for a few minutes."
Surprising Use #5: Substitute For Butter
For those who love the flavor of peanut butter, why not use it instead of regular butter? Most recipes will turn out just as good or better!
Listverse.com writes: "Next time you are making fudge brownies, try using peanut butter instead…
"You can also stir peanut butter into a sauce instead of butter to give it a nutty finish."
Surprising Use #6: Seal An Ice Cream Cone
As a kid (and as an adult), I've always hated when ice cream leaks out the bottom of my cone. But I never thought to use peanut butter as the solution.
LifeHack.org writes: "Before loading up your cone with ice cream, put a scoop of peanut butter in the bottom.
"It will keep melting ice cream from dripping out of the bottom and will be a yummy treat when you get to the bottom of the cone."
Surprising Use #7: Remove Stuck Labels
Getting a sticky label off of a new purchase can be one of the most annoying and frustrating processes.
Rather than turning to chemicals, Care2.com writes: "You can dissolve the glue from labeled glass bottles with peanut butter instead.
"Just spread on the peanut butter, let it sit for 10 to 15 minutes, and with just a little scrubbing it should rub right off with a cloth soaked in warm water."
These surprising alternative uses for peanut butter can help make life a whole lot easier!
Which of these ideas will you be trying out? What other creative uses of peanut butter do you swear by? Let us know in the comments.
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