What commercial product do you use in a manner for which it is not intended?

Question

As an example, I use Coca-Cola to degrease engine parts when I work on cars.

Answer 1

I use honey for hangovers...lol. It works!

Answer 2

Coming from the "near" Hollywood scene, an actor friend of mine recommended I use Preparation "H" on my puffy eyes. I sometimes have allergies that will make them this way.

Based on his recommendation I will use only a small dab on the tip of my pinky and rub gently, underneath my eyes (as opposed to the top eyelid).

It sounds gross, but works and when you think of it Preparation "H" is an anti-inflamatory cream. I only have to do this maybe once or twice a year by the way.

Gerry :)

Answer 3

I've used baking soda and vinegar to open drains. I read about it somewhere and tried it when the sink was clogged. It works! Pack the soda in the drain and then add the vinegar. The bubbling brings up all the junk and opens the drain.

Answer 4

Ketchup to shine my copper! It works, I swear!