Hairspray is a common item that can be found in most of our households. Most common use is for holding hair in place, but did you know that there are many other uses for hairspray? Hairspray can be a quick and cheap solution for some of our everyday issues that we come in contact with. Now if you do not use hairspray just go to a local dollar store and pick some up. I would suggest aerosol hairspray for best use. I am also going to give you some suggestions on how to make your own hairspray.
a. Ink stains on your clothing can be removed by spraying with hairspray before washing. Just spray ink spot with hairspray rub, and then rinse with water. Repeat steps if needed before putting in wash. This is the second most common use of hairspray.
b. Use hairspray to remove ink from your walls. Just spray hairspray on ink spot, Let it sit for about a minute, then wipe. Repeat if necessary.
c. Use hairspray on your stockings or tights to stop any runs or tears. Reduce runs in pantyhose by spraying the toes of a new pair before wearing them. The spray strengthens the threads, heads off runs and makes the stockings last longer.
d. Spraying newspaper with hairspray will gives it a shine and makes excellent wrapping paper. This is a great way to save a bunch of $$$ money on not having to buy wrapping paper.
e. Extend the life of a fresh Christmas wreath by spritzing it all over as soon as you get it home. The wreath lasts longer and will drop fewer needles. The hairspray traps moisture to keep the wreath fresh-looking. You can also use Hairspray to preserve your dry flowers, leaves and keep autumn colors.
f. If you have a zipper that keeps coming down spray it with hairspray containing lacquer and it will stay up. This will save you tons of $$$$ on not have to get rid of faulty wear or trying to replace the zipper.
g. Hairspray is a good emergency insect spray and will kill most flying insects. Simply spray the insect with hairspray to kill it. This is a safe alternative to use around your pets because it is not as heavy toxic like most insecticides. Hairspray will knock bats out of the air but…..I would leave any bat issues for the professionals.
h. Hairspray can help straighten out your ruffled curtains. Hold curtain in desired folds and spray with hairspray to keep them in place. This works best with thin fabrics.
i. Hairspray will also remove lipstick. Spray the stain and let it sit for several minutes. Wipe off the hairspray and the lipstick with it. Repeat if needed.
j. Polish shoes and add a coating of hairspray and shoes will stay shiny longer. Hairspray adds an extra coat of protection. Shoe polish should not rub off.
k. If you are a pet owner or lover, chances are that you will have pet hair on furniture and on your clothing. A simple way to clean up pet hair is to spray some hairspray on a tissue or old rags and pet hair will stick to tissue or rag. Just throw away and you are done.
l. Use hairspray to remove ink marks from hard surfaces. Just spray and wipe. Repeat if needed.
m. Protect those family recipe cards with hairspray. Hairspray will coat the cards. Will help prevent food stains and keep recipe cards clean. The hairspray will help create a protection barrier, and splatters will wipe right off.
n. Hairspray can be used to preserve your art work. Only use hairspray on graphic art that was done with pencils, or chalks. This keeps the art work from smudging and fading. Make sure you spray just lightly. Do not soak paper with spray.
Here are some quick, cheap solutions for natural, homemade hairspray:
o. Most natural is using lemon! Use a small spray bottle, then squeeze some fresh lemon into the bottle and voila. Not only is it safe, it will also give you a lovely smell, instead of a harsh chemical smell. Also works well on baby hair.
p. Another natural hairspray is sugar and water. Put sugar and water in spray bottle.
q. Another great tip: Mix unflavored gelatin with water, to use as a setting lotion for curlers...this will make the hair quite stiff, when dry.
Caution: Aerosol Hairspray can be inflammable, so keep the spray away from fires, candles, etc. Do not inhale the spray while you are using it. Be careful when using hairspray to remove lipstick or ink marks on silk or other delicate fabrics.
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