Let’s face it, baby powder is hardly the most popular white powder out there. But it might just be the most useful, as these tips show.

Really, baby powder is mislabeled. It should be called miracle powder.

It has so many uses. Sure, it’s perfect for making babies comfortable. But if that’s all you’ve ever used it for, you’re missing out.

So what are these amazing baby powder uses? They’re right here:

1. Make shoes smell better

If you’ve got a pair of shoes that look good but smell terrible, then there’s an easy solution. Just sprinkle baby powder inside them. Then leave the powder in the shoes overnight.

2. Detangle your necklaces

If you think that Mr. T only wears a modest amount of jewelry, then you probably know how frustrating it is when your necklaces get tangled up. But if you pour baby powder onto your twisted up jewelry, then you’ll find that they separate from one another much more easily.

3. Get rid of grease stains

Grease has ruined many fine garments. Yes, grease stains can be tough to remove entirely. But baby powder can help. Just pour the baby powder onto the stain and dab it off with cotton balls. Then wash the clothing.

4. Get sand off of your skin

Some people cringe at the feel of wet sand on their bodies. If you want to remove the sand quick, then pour baby powder onto it. The sand will dry up, making it easier to remove.

5. Use it as dry shampoo

In 2020 especially, we want to put off trips to the grocery store. If you’re out of shampoo and need an alternative, just rub baby powder into your hair. It’ll clean it right up.

6. Make flowers grow better

You can consider bulbs to be baby flowers. In that case, with this tip, you’re basically just using baby powder on those baby flowers. If you want your flowers to flourish, put the bulbs in a ziploc bag with a few teaspoons of baby powder. Then seal up the bag and shake it. Plant the bulbs, and they’ll grow up healthy and strong.

7. De-mold books

Moldy books are the worst. If you don’t want to throw out your personal library due to mold, then you can use baby powder. First, clean off the mold and let the books dry out. Then sprinkle every page with baby powder and stand the books upright. Then leave them overnight.

8. Repel ants

Ants can invade homes like nobody’s business. But if you pour baby powder around doors, windows and all other entry points, then you can beat them back.

9. Deodorant substitute

Yes, you can use baby powder as a deodorant as well as shampoo. Simply rub it into your armpits.

10. Desqueak floorboards

Yes, floorboards get squeaky. A quick fix is to pour baby powder around the edges of the squeaky floorboards.

11. Clean pets

Yes, most pets hate being bathed. You can extend the time between baths by rubbing baby powder into their fur. They’ll just think they’re being petted!

12. Keep rabbits out of the yard

If rabbits are eating all of your plants, then baby powder can be a harm free way of stopping them. Just pour the powder over the beds of the plants that you want to protect.

13. Reduce the pain of waxing while making it more effective

If you sprinkle baby powder over skin that you’re going to wax, then the waxing will hurt less. The skin will also end up smoother and won’t get so red.

14. Clean up playing cards

If you have a set of playing cards that are all sticky and dirty, then you can clean them with baby powder. Put the cards in a ziploc bag and sprinkle baby powder inside. Then shake the bag. Lastly, brush off the powder.

15. Cool down your sheets while freshening them

In the summer, even the thinnest bedsheets can feel stifling. Pouring baby powder on them will make them cooler. And an added bonus is that the powder will make the sheets smell fresher for longer.

16. Thicken up your eyelashes

If you want your eyelashes to look thicker, then baby powder can help. All you need to do is sprinkle a small amount of the powder on your eyelashes before you put your mascara on, and they’ll look super thick.

17. Cool down your skin after shaving

Razor burn can be hard to avoid. Once you’re done with shaving, you can put baby powder over your shaved area, and it’ll cool that skin down.

18. de-crack your heels

Some people are put off from wearing sandals and other footwear that’s designed to be worn without socks. The reason for this is cracked heels. Try applying baby powder to those heels. They’ll get smoother!

19. Remove gloves more easily

Yes, it can be hellish just trying to remove a pair of gloves. But if you pour some baby powder inside those gloves before taking them off, then removing them is so much easier.

20. Stop sweat marks from forming when ironing

Yes, the armpits and collars of nice clothing can get ruined thanks to sweat marks. But if you pour baby powder on these areas of clothing before ironing, then those marks can be stopped from appearing.

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Source: diyncrafts.com, One Crazy House, Fabulessly Frugal, Tip Hero