Just like shaving foam, conditioner can be used for purposes other than its primary use. You may already know, for example, that it can be used as a shaving cream for the legs (however, this should be avoided for more sensitive areas like the bikini line). However, it can also, but above all, be used for laundry and household maintenance. Indeed, its softening and polishing properties allow it to replace certain household products that we usually use. With its low price, it can therefore represent a more advantageous and less “chemical” alternative (even if its composition is not necessarily perfect either, let’s be clear!). And if a bottle of conditioner that you didn’t like is gathering dust in a cupboard, you will have some ideas for clever uses to put it to good use.
1) Conditioner to replace fabric softener
Follow our recipe and mix white vinegar and conditioner to get a Very effective softener that smells good. It will cost you almost nothing! You can also simply soak a washcloth with conditioner and add it to the core of the laundry, in the drum of the washing machine, before starting a cycle. You will also benefit from its softening power on textile fibers.
2) To save shrunken clothes
Whether it’s a sweater that has felted or a cotton item of clothing that has shrunk, you can always try to save it by using conditioner. To do this, prepare a basin of cold water to which we add a little product. Then let the garment soak for a few moments and let it dry flat on a towel. To successfully restore the shape of laundry, however, you will need to think about gently pull it regularly as it dries.
3) Conditioner for washing delicate textiles
To clean silk, cashmere or even your most delicate pieces of lingerie, conditioner can be very useful and respectful. Simply dilute a tablespoon in a basin of water and use this water to wash by hand. Your laundry will be impeccably clean and will therefore not risk getting damaged.
4) A tip for making shoes shine
You can use many unusual products to make your shoes shine. This is the case of banana peel, but also of conditioner which works miracles on shoes. Place a few drops on a soft cloth and gently polish each shoe to make it look like new.