Coconut oil: home use for eco-friendly cleaning

Coconut oil is a natural vegetable fat that can be used in the kitchen for all types of cooking. Perfect instead of butter in the preparation of desserts andbiscuits, but also fantastic for giving an exotic touch to savory dishes with an oriental scent.

As is already the case with other vegetable oils, such as EVO oil or sweet almond oil, coconut oil is also increasingly used as a natural ally for beauty: excellent make-up remover, nourishing moisturizer for both the body and hair, natural conditioner and much more…

But have you ever thought about using it as an ally for cleaning at home? Here are some tips on how to use coconut oil for home use, a 100% natural help for household chores.

Coconut oil adds shine

To restore the shine to yourwooden furniturejust apply a few drops of coconut oil on a dry cloth and rub it on the surface, an inexpensive and environmentally sustainable remedy compared to products "chemicals" on the market, useful for this purpose.

Coconut oil can also be used topolish cutlery, copper or iron pots, but also for silverware and jewellery, it also helps to remove rust from steel.

A natural shoe polish

You can also use it to polish shoes or any leather object, such as bags or jackets. Simply pass a damp cloth over the surface first and then rub with a soft cloth soaked in a few drops of coconut oil, they will be as good as new!

For faulty locks and noisy hinges

If the lock is faulty or the door squeaks, you can drip a few drops of coconut oil directly inside the lock, on the hinge or on any other squeaky gear to eliminate that annoying noise.

Furthermore, it is also very useful for lubricating zippers defective jeans, bags or jackets!

Coconut oil and cleaning at home

Coconut oil can also be used to clean bathroom surfaces, such as tiles and fixtures to eliminate soap residues or water droplets.

It is useful for removing stubborn stains from carpets or tablecloths when mixed with baking soda. Simply apply the mix directly to the stain and rub gently.

Some even use coconut oil to polish theparquetof the house, in this case the coconut oil should be rubbed on the floor, then polished with a soft cloth and left to dry for a couple of hours.

Coconut oil as a natural repellent

Coconut oil, thanks above all to the presence of lauric acid, has an anti-parasitic action which can be exploited in the creation of natural repellents do-it-yourself.

Furthermore, it is useful in case of insect bites to soothe itching and relieve swelling if applied directly to the wheal.

Finally, it seems that coconut oil is very effective againstlicecompared to common anti-lice treatments, and would also help on animals to contribute to the use of antiparasitics, to keep keep fleas away naturally.

More coconut oil tips for home use

Helps remove chewing-gum from hair, without resorting to scissors. Just apply a few drops directly on the chewing gum and remove it gently.

Can be used to effectively remove adhesives, which are often a pain to peel off surfaces. You will need to mix the coconut oil with bicarbonate of soda, apply to the adhesive and leave to act before removing it with a damp cloth or sponge.

Finally, it can also be used to make the plant leaves shine in your home or the interior of your own machine.

Sources: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19343362/