The magic pill: 11 unusual uses for aspirin

2024 Author: Malcolm Clapton | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 03:44

Aspirin is a medicine that can be found in almost any medicine cabinet. He not only fights pain, but can also come in handy in many other life situations.

1. Save the plants

Aspirin added to water is known to significantly extend the lifespan of cut flowers. However, he is also a good helper in gardening. It is enough to dissolve one tablet in a liter of water and water the soil infected with the fungus with this solution. The disease will go away and the plants will feel much better.

2. Get rid of stains

Sweat stains can be easily treated by soaking dirty clothes in 100 ml of water and two aspirin tablets. Leave the garment in this solution for three hours and then wash the stains with the powder.

3. Remove the blockage

Cleaning the pipes is simple: pour some vinegar inside and add an effervescent aspirin tablet. After a few minutes, open the water and remove the debris with a plunger.

4. Repair drywall

A paste of crushed aspirin moistened with water will help to close the cracks and get rid of other minor damages in the drywall.

5. Remove salt deposits

You can clean the vase from plaque without damaging the glass by dissolving an effervescent aspirin tablet in it. A similar trick works with the toilet: just throw aspirin inside, wait a few minutes, and then flush the water.

6. Retain hair color

Regulars in the public know how chlorine and other chemicals spoil hair. This problem especially concerns the owners of dyed light hair - their hair can acquire a greenish tint.

6-8 aspirin tablets dissolved in a glass of warm water will help to cope with the negative influence. It is necessary to apply the mixture to the hair, wait 15 minutes, then wash it off with shampoo.

7. Get rid of dandruff

Shampoo with a crushed aspirin tablet will help to cope with. It is enough to hold this mixture on your hair for a couple of minutes, rinse and once again wash your hair with shampoo only.

8. Cope with acne

Aspirin works well for skin inflammations, so it can make a sudden pimple almost invisible. You just need to mix the crushed tablet with a little water and leave the resulting paste on the inflamed area for a few minutes. By the way, this technique also helps with inflammation from ingrown hairs.

9. Improve the condition of oily skin

It is not recommended for owners of dry use of aspirin for cosmetic purposes, but for those who have oily, it can be a real salvation.

Aspirin-based peeling masks can help treat acne, tighten pores, whiten skin and even smooth fine lines and wrinkles.

What to do:

• Mix 1-2 softened aspirin tablets with a tablespoon of sour cream or a teaspoon of honey.
• Apply the mask to cleansed, slightly damp face skin and hold for 5-10 minutes.
• Gently massage the skin for 1-2 minutes, rinse off the mask and apply a moisturizer to your face.

For maximum effect, the aspirin mask should be done twice a week.

10. Get rid of calluses and corns

Dead skin cells on the skin of the feet are easy to remove after being exposed to an aspirin mask. To prepare it, you need to crush six tablets, mix them with half a teaspoon of lemon juice and a little water. The resulting gruel must be applied to problem areas, wrap your feet with a towel, cover with polyethylene on top and wait 5 to 10 minutes.

11. Soothe the skin after the bite

If you are stung by a wasp or other insect, rub a water-soaked aspirin tablet into the affected area. The itching will go away and the inflammation will be less noticeable.

A warning

Remember that aspirin is a drug, so use it with caution. For example, people with asthma or those who are allergic to aspirin are better off avoiding most of the tips listed in this article.