10

for Maintaining

Genius Coconut Oil Uses

Your Home and Garden

Coconut oil makes a high-quality conditioner for wood and keeps it supple, preventing warping, and minimizing the effects of daily use.

1. Condition and  Restore Wood

Simply rub a teaspoon of coconut oil into the surface, using a soft, dry cloth in a circular motion, starting at the top and moving downward.

2. Polish Stainless Steel Appliances

A cast-iron skillet needs to be seasoned to prevent rust and retain its cooking abilities. Coconut oil is the ideal agent.

4. Season Cast Iron Skillets

To clean your dashboard and keep it dust-free, apply a small amount of coconut oil to a clean microfiber cloth and buff gently.

5. De-gunk Your Dashboard

Work the oil into the teeth, but try to avoid getting oil on the garment’s fabric.

6. Unstick a Zipper

Clean the sap off before it hardens with a liberal application of coconut oil. Allow it to sit for at least 5 minutes before wiping it away with a cloth soaked in hot water.

8. Remove Sap from Your Car

Apply the oil up to 3 times a week. When finished, either leave the oil on your dog’s fur or rinse out any greasiness with water.

9. Hydrate Your Dog’s Paws and Skin

Use a cloth to rub a layer of coconut oil to your snow shovel before each use. The oil lubricates the shovel, helping snow glide right off it as you clear the driveway.

10. Keep Snow From Sticking to Your Shovel

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