Mayonnaise, the condiment that makes sandwiches tastier, might be bad for your health because of its high-protein and high-calorie content; however, it is great for many beauty and household hacks. Below are some wonderful uses for mayo, aside from mixing it with food!
As hair conditioner - A cup of mayonnaise is enough to use on your hair. Massage on the tips and cover with a warm towel so that it will penetrate better. Leave it on for 20 minutes. Then apply shampoo and massage along with the mayonnaise to help break down the oil, according to Real Simple. Then, rinse with cool water.
As a plant duster - If you have potted plant indoors, you can make the leaves look more vibrant with mayonnaise. Rub mayo on the leaves to remove the dust, but only do so after you've watered your plants, according to Apartment Therapy.
As a cuticle softener - Dip your fingers into a bowl of mayo for 10 minutes and rinse with warm water. The mayonnaise helps to smooth your nail bed too.
As lice treatment - With head lice becoming an epidemic, it could get quite expensive to treat the condition with OTC meds. Using mayonnaise is equally effective but less costly, not to mention totally natural and chemical-free if you whip up your own mayo.
As a paint splatter remover - Accidentally dripped paint on the doorknob or your skin? Use mayonnaise to remove the splatter. Its oil-based compound can break or dissolve the compounds of the paint so that you can simply wipe it off. It's less harsh than paint thinner, too.
As a water stain remover - Easily remove water rings on your wood furniture or scratches on your hardwood floor with a spoonful of mayonnaise. Spread mayo on the spot and then cover with paper towel. Press down and leave for a few hours. Come back later with a clean cloth to wipe and buff the spot. Mayonnaise won't ruin the wood, according to Life Hacker.
