Growing up in my house, I was quite used to seeing a can of Crisco around the kitchen. My mom and dad were often using it as they prepared meals for the family. But even though I've always had a can nearby, I never actually realized just how useful a tool Crisco could be… until now.
Just as there alternative uses for VapoRub, there are quite a few surprising health and household uses for Crisco.
These go way beyond cooking. Crisco can also be utilized for removing lipstick stains, conditioning hair, and stopping squeaky hinges. Each of these ideas is more impressive than the last.
Scroll through this exclusive list below to see how many creative ways there really are to use Crisco. I will definitely be giving these a try myself!
Which of these alternative Crisco uses do you swear by? What other ways can you think of to use Crisco for health and home? Let us know in the comments.
Why Crisco?
Crisco is used all the time for cooking, but what exactly makes it so useful for other health and home hacks? Why, the ingredients, of course!
In addition to the soy oil and palm oil found in Crisco, there are also several fats that can be extremely useful.
According to the blog Your Natural Hair, "Its mono-saturated fat profile puts it on par with almond, avocado, olive, carrot seed, macadamia nut oils, and Shea and cocoa butter."
Keep scrolling to see how you can use this amazing vegetable shortening to make day-to-day life a whole lot better!
Use #1: Remove Lipstick Stains
Rub Crisco on lipstick stains, followed by club soda.
We've all gotten stains on our clothes before, but Crisco can be particularly helpful if that stain happens to be from lipstick.
My Thirty Spot writes, "Did you make the mistake that I always do by putting my makeup on first and then my outfit? Rub some Crisco on the stain and pour club soda over it. It will help remove the stain."
Use #2: Get Gum Out Of Furniture
Rub Crisco on the area of furniture where gum is stuck.
Getting gum on your clothes or furniture can be the absolute worst, not to mention the annoyance of gum in your hair.
However, according to My Thirty Spot, in order to remove gum, put "Crisco in the hair or fabric, and pull out with your fingers."
Use #3: Moisturize Skin
Rub Crisco on dry skin areas.
Crisco can provide some much-needed relief from dry or cracked skin.
According to the blog One Hundred Dollars A Month, "If you start to dry out or crack, rub a little Crisco over the dried areas and BAM, instant relief."
Use #4: Condition Hair
Rub Crisco on your hair.
It might sound bizarre, but many people are using the palm oil and soy oil in Crisco to help condition their hair.
According to Your Natural Hair, "The results I got from my Crisco hair conditioner experiment were pretty amazing."
Her hair "was very defined, very moisturized, and had great body."
Use #5: Remove Ink From Hands
Rub Crisco on skin with ink stains.
Ink stains can be the absolute worst, but they don't have to be a long-term nuisance.
According to the blog Must Be Jelly, Crisco works like a charm for the "removal of ink, grease, and dirt from surfaces and hands."
Use #6: Stop Squeaky Hinges
Rub Crisco on hinges.
We have all experienced the annoyance of squeaky doors or cabinet hinges, but few have tried Crisco as the solution.
Yet, the Krazy Coupon Lady writes, "Lightly apply a layer of Crisco to the metal hinge, and work it back and forth by opening and closing the door until the noise disappears."
Use #7: Prep New Cookware
Rub Crisco on new pots and pans.
Those who spend a large amount of time in the kitchen may be familiar with seasoning your new cast iron cookware before use.
According to One Hundred Dollars A Month, "Rub the pan with some Crisco, bake it at 200 degrees for about two hours and you're on your way. You'll have to do this a few times, but then you'll have an awesome cooking tool!"
Use #8: Make A DIY Candle
Place a wick directly into Crisco.
If you find yourself in a pinch where you need a survivalist candle, look no further than your can of Crisco.
The Krazy Coupon Lady writes, "Simply add a taper candle (or actual wick) into the middle of a canister, light, and enjoy a candle that will last 45 days when burned for eight hours a day."
Use #9: Make Shoveling Easier
Rub Crisco on your shovel.
Some snow can build up on a shovel, making it more difficult to shovel quickly and effectively.
But One Hundred Dollars A Month writes, "Rub some Crisco onto your snow shovel before tackling your driveway and the snow will slide right off."
These surprising uses for Crisco are extremely helpful in a variety of health and household situations!
Which of these alternative Crisco uses do you swear by? What other ways can you think of to use Crisco for health and home? Let us know in the comments.
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