Petroleum Jelly - Soft Paraffin - 100%
Petroleum jelly is a mixture of hydrocarbons which is semisolid at room temperature, and it is also odorless, when properly refined. It is used in a variety of industries, Also known as petrolatum or soft paraffin.
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Apart from the general use for skin softening, Below are but a few of the many uses people have found for the wonder ointment, Vaseline Petroleum Jelly:
• Water Rings on Wood Furniture:
Rub petroleum into damaged area with your fingers and let stand for a few hours or if possible overnight. In the morning remove excess jelly with a paper towel and buff with a soft cloth.
• Super Glue Cap:
Often after it’s first use, the super glue cap ends up stuck fast to the tube and can’t be used again. Put a thick coating of jelly inside the cap threads to keep it from gluing itself shut. This will work on any cap or lid that may stick.
• To Shine Shoes:
A thin coating of jelly on shoes, boots and purses will keep them looking great and repel water and road salt. Wipe on a thin layer and wipe off excess with a soft cloth.
• Squeaky Doors:
Quiet a squeaky door hinge with a coating of petroleum jelly on the hinge pin. Your door will be quiet and you don’t have to worry about messy drips.
• Car Battery Posts:
Stop battery post corrosion by applying Petroleum Jelly on the terminals.
• Outdoor Lights:
A thin coating of Petroleum Jelly on light bulb threads will prevent them from sticking when they need to be replaced.
• Paint Cans:
Petroleum Jelly forms an air tight seal when applied around the inside edge of the can.
• Frozen Locks:
To keep your locks from freezing, smear Petroleum Jelly on the shaft of the key and insert it into the lock. Work the key and lock 4 or 5 times to lubricate the tumblers. This is also a good remedy for keys and locks that just don’t seem to work smoothly together.
• Sticky Drawers:
Apply petroleum Jelly along the runner on a sticky drawer to make it slide more freely.
• Garbage Can Lids:
In the winter rubber garbage can lids can freeze to the can. A thin coat of Petroleum Jelly will keep it from sticking.
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Nuts and Bolts:
Keep nuts, bolts and screws from rusting by coating with Petroleum before using.