11 Peanut Butter Life Hacks
Updated: Oct. 12, 2022You know peanut butter is tasty, but did you know you can use the spread as a cleaner? And, believe it or not, peanut butter can also be used to stop squeaks. Here are 11 surprising hacks for using peanut butter around the house.
Scratch Repair
If you find a scratch on your wooden coffee tabletop or floor, try using some peanut butter. Just put some on the scratch and let it sit for one hour. Then use a cloth to rub off the peanut butter and the scratch should be harder to spot.
Learn how to remove stains in wood furniture with these tips.
Leather Cleaner
Need to clean a spot on the leather sofa? Just put a small amount of peanut butter (creamy, not chunky) on a soft cloth, then use a circular motion to wipe the spot. The natural oils in the cream substance work to dissolve the spot and shine the leather.
Here are some more tips on how to clean furniture stains with natural products.
Bug Repellent
Next time you have ants, use this natural solution: Mix 2-teaspoons peanut butter with 1-teaspoon borax and 1/2-teaspoon baking soda. Ants don’t like the mixture, so just put some where you see ants coming in your home. (Just be sure to keep pets away from the bait.)
If you have pests, here’s the ultimate guide go getting rid of them.
Eliminate Odors
Someone microwaved leftover fish and now the whole house smells. Instead of spraying some chemical air freshener, just heat up a little peanut butter in a pan and let it sizzle for a minute. Now doesn’t that smell better?
For household odors, try these tips to help you stamp out the stink.
Remove Sticky Messes
If you spill or drip some glue during a craft project or find some gum stuck in the carpet, rub a little peanut butter on the spot. The natural oils will help loosen the gunk so you’ll be able to wipe the area clean with a cloth. The same process can be used to remove glue residue left behind from stickers.
DIY Bird Feeder
Here’s a great rainy-day project to do with the kids. Collect some pine cones and cover them with peanut butter. Once they are covered, roll them in some bird seed and hang them from a tree.
You can also try any one of these 14 easy DIY winter bird feeders.
Mouse Bait
The best bait to use in a mouse trap is peanut butter. (By the way, cheese is one of the least effective baits.) We recommend that you mark the top of the peanut butter bait jar and let your family know what it’s for. You’re baiting the traps with peanut butter and then in the morning you might be spreading your toast with contaminated peanut butter. Keep the bait jar somewhere other than the kitchen pantry.
Windshield Cleaner
Your car’s windshield picks up all kinds of dirt and grime. Try rubbing some peanut butter into the tough-to-clean spots and let it sit for 10 minutes before you wash it down with a hose.
Your car will look brand new with these clever car washing tips and tricks.
Give Your Dog a Shower
Next time Fido needs a shower, use peanut butter to distract him. Just smear some peanut butter on the shower wall and you should be able to wash him in the time it takes for him to lick it all off.
Here are 14 cleaning tips every dog or cat owner should know.
