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How to use laundry soap in everyday life: Useful tips

Maryna Gramovych

How to use laundry soap in everyday life: Useful tips
Tips for using laundry soap. Source: Pexels

Laundry soap, known for its availability, turns out to be an invaluable tool in performing various tasks. UAportal told you about five unexpected ways to use laundry soap, which many people may not know about.

Disinfection

The next time you get a small cut or scratch, use this tip for easy and effective disinfection. Simply wash the damaged area with laundry soap to effectively disinfect the skin, ensuring cleanliness and reducing the risk of infection.

Relieve swelling and bruising

Laundry soap can also help reduce swelling and prevent bruising. Dissolve some of the laundry soap in water and gently rub the solution into the affected area. By using this technique, you can minimize the severity and reduce swelling.

Pet bites

In the case of a dog or cat bite, preventing infection becomes important. After the wound is dry, apply a gauze cloth dipped in a solution of laundry soap to stop inflammation and speed up the healing process. Fix the treated wound with a bandage to reduce the risk of complications.

Fighting with pests

Laundry soap can be useful in controlling common garden pests such as aphids. Easily create a solution by diluting it in water and say goodbye to unwanted guests in your garden. This remedy is not only limited to plants in the vegetable garden, it can also be used effectively to control pests in flowerpots.

Cleaning plumbing fixtures

By mixing soap shavings with mustard powder, you can get a paste to clean dirty sinks. This simple home remedy is effective in keeping your plumbing fixtures clean.

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