Peanut butter isn't just for adding flavor to your jelly sandwiches. There are plenty of non-edible uses to this yummy spread. Check out these 18 unique functions involving peanut butter that you probably didn't know about:
1. Hair MaskThe adding essential oils found in peanut butter is perfect for moisturizing dry hair and brittle ends.
2. Shaving CreamThe next time you run out shaving cream, just slather on some smooth peanut butter The oils and vitamins work great as a lubricant as well as a skin moisturizer.
3. Face MaskTry adding a dollop of peanut butter to your favorite homemade mask so that your skin can benefit from the vital moisturizing compounds and vitamins!
4. Odor EliminatorSpread some peanut better onto a cookie sheet while the oven is still hot and let it bake to get rid of any overpowering smells in your kitchen.
5. LubricantEver notice the oil floating at the top of a freshly opened jar of peanut butter? This works great for lubricating squeaks and creaks!
6. Gum RemoverInstead of reaching for the scissors when you get gum stuck in your hair, reach for some peanut butter and rub it in. The naturally oily substance should help to loosen the gooey gum.
7. Glue RemoverPeanut butter also has the ability to remove that crusty glue from a variety of surfaces without harming your beloved furniture.
8. Price Sticker RemovalJust like the glue tip above, rubbing a dollop of peanut butter into the sticker will help to remove it without leaving any sticky traces.
9. Window CleanerRun out of window cleaning fluid? Try improvising with some smooth peanut butter. The natural oil is the perfect solution for cleaning glass.
10. CD/DVD Scratch RepairSpread some sticky peanut butter on the back of the disc before wiping off completely. The peanut butter helps to fill up any minute scratches.
11. Dog ToysWant to keep your favorite pet occupied for a few hours? Try smearing some tasty peanut butter inside a hollow chew toy and watch it go nuts!
12. Bird FeederHere's a fun DIY project for kids. Smear the yummy paste on a toilet roll tube before covering it in bird seeds. Then hang it on a display and watch as the birds come flying in!
13. Replace Soil For Plastic FlowersInstead of using messy soil for your indoor plastic floral arrangement, try using peanut butter for the base to hold up the stems. When exposed to air, the peanut butter will eventually dry out in no time and hold everything in place.
14. Sealing Ice Cream On ConeDon't let your favorite ice cream topple to the ground. Seal it with some peanut butter for extra protection!
15. Leather CleanerTry rubbing a small amount of peanut butter on your
leather apparel, and you’ll notice the shine in no time!
16. Concealing Medicine For Kids/Pets
This is a neat trick for dishing medicine to your kids and pets! The sticky and dense consistency of the peanut butter helps to completely mask the taste of the meds.
17. Rodent BaitWhen setting up traps, add a small
amount of peanut butter to lure in those pesky vermin!
18. Ant BaitTo create an ant trail that leads to the poison, you can try smearing a little peanut
butter and honey on a piece of cardboard.