Clever Uses For Vicks VapoRub We Never Thought Of

Vicks VapoRub is a balm made of healthy ingredients including menthol and eucalyptus that help with symptoms of cold and flu. American pharmacist Lunsford Richardson invented VapoRub in 1894 and the formula proved to be so good, it’s still the same to this day. Since it has been on the market for over 100 years, users have found various ways in which VapoRub can be used in everyday life, besides just easing the common cough and cold. Keep reading if you want to discover 35 clever ways to use this magic balm.

Pet Training

Did you know that VapoRub can prevent your pets from doing their business indoors? This life-changing hack will help you train your pets and teach them not to go to the bathroom in the house. Simply rub a bit of the balm over the spot where your pet usually marks its territory.

The strong scent will prevent your pets from coming back to the same place over and over again. Eventually, your pet will start getting used to this treatment and they will want to go outside to do their business!

Fake Tears

Sometimes you might need to fake a few tears to impress your acting coach or to get out of a tricky situation. Making your eyes water by staring into the distance can take some time. You can speed up this process with VapoRub.

Just rub it gently underneath your eyes and the tears will start rolling down your cheeks. This will make you an expert in crying on demand. However, make sure to be careful when applying and do not get any of the balm in your eyes.

Insect Repellent

Next time you plan on going camping in the forest, make sure you have some VapoRub with you. The product makes a great insect repellent. Apply a small amount of Vicks VapoRub to your skin and clothing and the mosquitoes will be more likely to stay away from you. The balm's strong scent repels those annoying bugs so you can relax when you're out in nature.

VapoRub also works to relieve the discomfort of insect bites if you've already fallen prey to hungry mosquitos. Apply the product on your mosquito bites to relieve the itchiness.

Fix Squeaky Doors

There's nothing more annoying than the noise a squeaky door makes. Luckily, some VapoRub can fix this issue in under a minute. In order to get rid of the annoying squeaky noise, just rub some VapoRub on the hinges of the door.

This is a non-toxic and quick solution as well as an excellent substitute for oiling your door hinges. If you ran out of grease and don't feel like making a trip to the hardware store, grab a tub of VapoRub and get to work on those squeaky hinges.