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11 Unexpected Things You Never Thought You Could Do With Vicks VapoRub - Life Just Got Easier
Vicks VapoRub is a lot more versatile than you think.
D.G. Sciortino
12.15.17

It’s that time of year… cold season. So, many of us likely have some Vicks VapoRub in our home right now, but you can actually have that little blue jar do double duty this year. There are lots of unique ways that you can use Vicks VapoRub.

1) Bath Bombs

Clear away congestions and soothe achy muscles with these fizzing VicksVapoRub bath bombs. Learn how to make them here.

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2) Soothe Achy Muscles

You use Vicks as a substitute for something like Icy Hot when your muscles ache. It will help to relieve the pressure by increasing circulation and offers a cooling sensation.

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3) Boost the Power of Your Humidifier

Place a little Vicks VapoRub in your humidifier to help you breathe easier at night.

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4) Ward Off Mosquitoes

You can dab a little Vicks VapoRub on your skin and or clothing to ward off mosquitoes. They’ll hate the smell.

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5) Fade Stretch Marks

Rub some Vicks on your stretch marks every day and you’ll see them start to fade within two to three weeks.

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6) Potty Train Your Pet

Place some Vicks VapoRub in areas where you want to stop your pet from going to the bathroom. They will try to avoid the smell.

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7) Super Powered Shower

Steam from a hot shower is great for clearing our sinuses but you can superpower that shower by making some awesome Vicks VapoRub shower melts. Get the recipe here.

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8) Get Rid of a Cough

Rub some Vicks VapoRub on the soles of your feet this will stop your nasty cough and will draw out the sickness from your body. It will also smoothe the rough skin on your tootsies.

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9) Cold & Flu Bath Soak

Sometimes you can get so sick that you’ll want to douse your entire body with Vicks VapoRub. Well, you can by making this Vicks VapoRub bath soak. Get the recipe here.

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10) Vicks Garlic Ear Ache Relief

Put a garlic clove inside of a microwave or a pan to warm it up and put a dab of Vicks VapoRub on the end of one of the cloves. Put the garlic clove in your ears with the VapoRub inside your ear. Leave it in there for a bit and you’ll find it will provide relief in no time.

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11) Soothe a Headache

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Rub a little bit of Vicks VapoRub on your temples and let the vapors soothe your headache.

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