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Budget Saver: Use Mayo for More than Just Sandwiches?

Mayonnaise is a condiment that people tend to either love or hate. But even if you don’t enjoy your sandwich smothered in mayo, there are several other surprising uses for this product that make it worth keeping in your fridge and can save you money in other lines on your budget.

Costly Wood Furniture Repairs Made Cheap

Believe it or not, this basic kitchen condiment is quick, easy and highly effective for home repairs and furniture fixes, including water stains and cracks in wood. If you have water stains on your wood coffee table, don't refinish or throw it out and buy a new one. Use mayo! For water stains, place two or three tablespoons of mayonnaise on a single paper towel and place the towel on top of the stain. Press gently and allow it to sit for at least 15 minutes. Upon removing the paper towel, just wipe away any excess mayo and use a clean, dry cloth to buff the water-stained area. For cracks in your wood furniture, simply apply mayo directly in the crack, smooth it out and leave it alone for a few days. Over time, oils and proteins from the mayonnaise will cause the wood to swell, thus shrinking and virtually sealing the crack.

Erase Kids Wall Art

Mayonnaise is equally effective on other surfaces around the house as well. Families with small children are no strangers to the havoc that crayons and stickers can wreak around the house. For crayon stains, apply mayo directly and let it sit for just a few minutes and wipe away. To remove adhesive from stickers, rub mayo directly on the affected area for quick, easy removal.

Costly Beauty Treatment? No More

The versatility of mayonnaise stretches even further than sandwiches and home repairs; it also makes an excellent addition to a number of beauty regimens. Maintaining a healthy, glowing complexion through regular facials at the salon can get very pricey. One facial can cost upwards of $100! So instead of breaking your bank at the spa, give yourself weekly facials at home with basic applications of plain mayonnaise. Apply the mayo to your face and leave it for 20 minutes. As you wipe your face clean, you will also wipe away dead skin cells, leaving your face unbelievably soft and smooth. Mayo can also work wonders for your hair as a deep conditioner. Apply it to clean, towel dried hair, working it into the ends and massaging it into the scalp. Place a shower cap on your head for about an hour and wash it out with a gentle shampoo for soft, silky and ultra-shiny hair.

Contact Advantage CCS

The numerous, creative uses for mayonnaise are a great way to save money and help maintain a budget. For more information on specific ways you can create a budget for your household, contact Advantage Credit Counseling Services. The staff at Advantage can offer many more tips and tricks to help you create a plan suitable for you and your family’s needs.