8 Genius ways to use baby shampoo & conditioner around the house

Baby shampoo and conditioner are some of the most useful toiletries to have around the house. Obviously, they manage to do the toughest job of all–keeping your baby clean–but these trusty products are also multitaskers. Here are some genuis ways to use baby shampoo and conditioner around the house. 

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For hand washing your intimates and delicates.

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Underwear and lingerie often gets washed by hand with detergent. A little secret is that baby shampoo will get the job done just the same–without leaving your hands super dry. You'll also save on detergent. Win, win!

Using to soften cuticles and clean hands for an at-home manicure.

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Baby shampoo can easily replace your hand soap and cuticle lotion. It also leaves your hands smelling amazing!

Using as dish soap for non-heavy duty clean ups.

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Baby shampoo can be used to rinse out baby bottles, spoons and dishes. The chemicals are also less harsh than your regular dish soap.

If you're out of fabric softener, you can easily replace it with baby conditioner.

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The DIY recipe is easy. All you need is to mix six cups of water, three cups of vinegar and two cups of baby conditioner. Combine very well. Just 1/2 a cup of the mixture will work for one load.

Baby conditioner can also work as shaving cream.

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It'll leave your legs softer and less irritated than your popular bar soap.

Making your own DIY detangler with two easy steps.

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Grab a spray bottle and add 1 cup of water and 1/2 a cup of Johnson's No More Tangles Conditioner ($4). It'll leave your hair soft and smelling fresh like a baby. Not to mention, it works amazing on curly hair!

Removing a Band-Aid without any pain & getting rid of residue.

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We all know how difficult it can be to get a Band-Aid off. Try rubbing baby shampoo on it before ripping off. It'll be quick and painless because it seeps through the holes and breaks down the adhesive.

Cleaning makeup brushes.

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Please don't purchase special soaps or sprays to clean your makeup brushes. Baby shampoo will get the job done and leave them smelling like perfection.