50 Uses For Avon Skin-So-Soft Dry Oil Spray

Avon Skin So Soft is an iconic brand famous for repelling insects, but did you know there are more than 50 uses for Avon Skin-So-Soft Dry Oil Spray? There are 3 different fragrances in the range. Original, Silky Moisture and Enhance & Glow. Whilst all three leave the skin wonderfully silky soft, only the Original & Enhance & Glow repel insects as they contain citronella, but all three have a myriad of uses you probably didn’t think of.

Here are 48 other ingenious ways to use this versatile product:

Household & Cleaning

1. Remove sticky residue: Easily cleans glue left from labels on glass, metal, or plastic.
2. Clean ink stains: Removes permanent ink from vinyl, painted surfaces, or skin.
3. Remove soap scum: Apply to shower doors and curtains to break down hard water deposits and grime.
4. Polish wood: Acts as an excellent wood conditioner and furniture polish.
5. Clean paintbrushes: Makes cleaning brushes easier and keeps the bristles soft.
6. Remove crayon: Wipes away crayon marks from appliances and walls.
7. Lubricate rails: Use on sliding glass door or window tracks for smoother movement.
8. Remove candle wax: Helps lift wax off carpets, furniture, or clothing.
9. Remove chewing gum: Effective at removing gum from hair, carpets, and fabrics.
10. Deodorize rooms: Spray into the air to neutralize pet odors.
11. Remove scuff marks: Buff scuffs off patent leather shoes.
12. Clean grease: Cuts through heavy oil and grease on nonporous surfaces like cooker hoods.
13. Protect brass: Rub on brass ornaments to prevent tarnishing.
14. Separate glassware: If two glasses are stuck together, drizzle oil between them to slide them apart.
15. Unstick pipe joints: Use as a lubricant for stubborn pipe fittings.
16. Remove “ring around the collar”: Use as a pre-treatment for laundry stains.
17. Fresh bedding: Spray on sheets before washing to remove odors like bedwetting.
18. Clean baseball caps: Spray and scrub with a toothbrush to remove dirt.
19. Remove liquid nail: Helps dissolve paneling glue.

Garden & Pet Care

20. Repel garden pests: Mix with water and spray on tomato plants to deter worms.
21. Protect roses: Spray on rose bushes to discourage greenfly.
22. Keep ants away: Wipe around windowsills or add to mopping water to deter crawling insects.
23. Bird feeders: Rub on feeder surfaces to deter bees.
24. Kill spiders: Spray directly on spiders to kill them.
25. Rubbish bin deodoriser: Spray inside bins to keep bugs and maggots away.
26. Pet coat spray: Dilute and use as a light spritz for your dog’s coat.
27. Horse care: Use as a hoof polish for shine or to keep bugs away from muzzles and ears.
28. Deter hornets and wasps: Spray areas where you’ve removed a nest to discourage rebuilding.
29. Clean screens: Lightly spray mesh screens to keep tiny gnats from slipping through.

Beauty & Personal Care

30. Makeup remover: Gently lifts makeup from the skin.
31. Hair shine: Rub a tiny amount through hair for a non-greasy shine.
32. Shaving aid: Add to liquid soap for a smoother shave.
33. Foot soak: Add a couple of capfuls to a foot bath for moisturizing.
34. Cuticle oil: Use as a hot oil treatment to soften cuticles.
35. Massage oil: Great for soothing tired muscles.
36. Sunburn relief: Soothes light sunburn and prevents peeling.
37. Itch relief: Dab on insect bites to reduce itching.
38. Head lice removal: Saturate the hair, leave for 15 minutes, then rinse and shampoo.
39. Remove Bandaid residue: Lessens the sting of pulling tape or bandages off skin.
40. Tanning oil: Can be used as a tanning oil (note: no SPF protection).
41. Clean hands: Rub on hands before gardening or car work to make cleanup easier.

Miscellaneous

42. Fabric softener: Add a capful to your laundry wash cycle.
43. Clean leather: Helps keep leather supple and clean.
44. Tire conditioner: Wipe on car tires to keep them looking like new.
45. Vinyl interior cleaner: Use to wipe down and shine vinyl surfaces inside your car.
46. Tent protection: Spray on the outside of tents to keep mosquitoes away while camping.
47. Remove pet smells: Rub on hands after handling farm animals to neutralise odors.
48. DIY insect candles: Add to melted wax when making your own outdoor candles.

Whether you’re looking to tidy up the house, protect your garden, or just get that extra bit of glow, keeping a bottle of Skin So Soft handy is clearly a game-changer. It’s no wonder this “best-kept secret” has remained a household favorite for generations, it truly is the multi-tasking hero we all need in our cupboards. Why not give a few of these a try and see which ones become your new go-to tricks? Discover the latest offers in the Avon brochure now.