The warm, sunny weather of late spring and summer makes it the ideal time for backyard cookouts and hikes through the forest. However, mosquitoes can quickly ruin the summertime by covering you in itchy, red welts that make the whole outdoors experience miserable. Though insect repellents may sometimes work, many people do not want to use them because they are filled with harmful chemicals like DEET.
This simple trick helps you to repel mosquitoes and other itchy bugs without having to rely on nasty bug sprays, and it uses a simple home remedy. Vicks VapoRub is commonly used to relieve cold symptoms, but it can also be used as an insect repellent. Even dabbing a tiny amount of Vicks VapoRub on your skin can keep mosquitoes away because it contains eucalyptus oil, camphor, and menthol, which all naturally repel mosquitoes.
Using Vicks VapoRub to keep mosquitoes at bay is definitely one of its biggest uses, but it is not the only one. It turns out that Vicks VapoRub has many abilities besides just smelling strongly. The natural ingredients in it can help to get rid of foot fungus, soothe cracked feet on heels, and lessen the symptoms of awful headaches. The tangy taste can even keep pets from chewing on furniture, baseboards, or stair railings. This handy video explains many of the ways that you can use Vicks VapoRub to improve your life and solve plenty of minor inconveniences. Can you think of any other good uses for Vicks VapoRub.
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