As its name suggests, shaving foam is intended to optimize the shaving of facial and body hair. However, just like cornstarch , conditioner or even dishwasher tablets , clever people have found surprising ways to divert the primary use of this everyday hygiene product. Among the most ingenious uses of shaving foam , the most appreciated are undoubtedly those intended to be used as a cleaning product. Excellent for removing stains and combating fogging, this foam is the perfect ally for tackling the most dreaded household tasks. Find out how to use shaving foam to clean every surface in the house (or almost!)
Above all, remember to use a real shaving foam and not a gel. In addition, on textiles, do not hesitate to carry out a preliminary test on an inconspicuous area to identify the risks of discoloration. Finally, don’t hesitate to use a low-cost product if you want to save on your favorite foam bomb! This will work just as well.
1) Shaving foam to clean the sofa
Shaving foam can work wonders against stains and marks on a light fabric sofa. It’s simply stunning! To do this, simply brush the stain with foam and leave to act for about twenty minutes. Then, give a quick wipe with a damp cloth to rinse and leave to dry for several hours. Preferably do this in the evening. So you can let it dry overnight and you will have peace of mind for the next day.
2) Also ideal for car seats!
Family trips are always accompanied by a multitude of adventures and can also result in small accidents in the back seat. Result: the fabric ends up covered in vomit, spilled coffee, stubborn food stains or marks of unidentified origin. However, if you’re lucky, maybe you have a bottle of shaving cream in the trunk or bathroom? To clean a dirty car seat , all you need to do is put a good amount in your hand and rub the fabric well to help the product penetrate the fibers of the covering. The rest is quite simple: all you have to do is rub with a damp sponge and rinse with a clean microfiber cloth soaked in hot water.
3) Shaving foam: the best for cleaning and removing stains from your carpets
Rugs and carpets see all the colors every day, especially in the dining room! Now is the time to take advantage of the stain removing effect of shaving foam to remove stains from fruit juice, wine or spilled tomato sauce! In short, you can use it to clean any type of stain, especially if you don’t know what to use. To do this, simply rub the foam well on the carpet to soak it in well. Then, leave it on for about ten minutes and wipe it with a sponge. The next day, also remember to vacuum the treated area to remove any remaining residue.
4) The worst enemy of fogging in the house or car
Whether on the bathroom mirror, the shower screen, the kitchen windows or the car windshield, fogging is part of our daily lives whenever there are temperature differences. To prevent windows and mirrors from fogging up , you can, however, coat them with shaving foam (which neutralizes the tension on the surface of the water, hence the anti-fogging effect). To do this, simply apply it to the mirror, then rub with a clean, dry cloth. Magic !
5) Perfect for stopping the door from squeaking!
Are you out of WD-40 to stop a squeaking door? Don’t let this noise drive you crazy! Head to the bathroom to grab the tube of shaving foam and apply some to the squeaky hinge . Then open and close the door a few times to help the product penetrate and it should be good. If necessary, just wipe off the excess with a cloth. There’s no denying it: of all the tips against squeaking with everyday products, this is undoubtedly our favorite!
6) Shaving foam to clean a burnt pan
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