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
To clean a burnt pan or saucepan , we think more of white vinegar, ashes or baking soda than of shaving cream… And yet, it works wonderfully for this unusual use . All you need to do is put a generous layer on the burned areas. Then leave it on for ten minutes before rubbing with a sponge. You can then rinse and wash the pot as usual… and enjoy its newfound shine!
7) A fabulous product against stains on clothes
Whether it’s makeup stains, coffee stains or other types of difficult marks, you can rely on shaving foam for thorough stain removal . To do this, simply pour it directly onto the stain and rub with the back of a spoon to thoroughly soak the textile . After waiting two minutes, you can gently scrub with a sponge, then rinse with clean water. If you are at a hotel with no other solution to remove a stain, now you know what to do!
8) To whiten tile joints
Let’s not stop there with the unusual uses of hygiene products! If your tile joints look sad, mix fresh lemon juice with shaving cream and use this mixture to clean them. Allow around 3 tsp of lemon juice for 250 ml of mousse, or a mustard glass. Then, leave it on for a good quarter of an hour before scrubbing with a toothbrush for example. This little-known tip will allow you to whiten them effectively .
9) An Amazing Oven Cleaner
After an overflow during cooking, it is difficult to remove burnt marks. Fortunately, as with the charred casserole dish, you can use shaving foam on the burnt deposits , both on the glass and on the walls. However, do not hesitate to apply a generous dose before rubbing with the abrasive side of the sponge. Finally, dry well and rinse.
10) To clean the cooking plates, test the shaving foam
To remove stains and encrusted dirt on a ceramic hob , induction hob or even on a steel gas stove , try shaving foam! Simply cover the baking tray well, then leave the foam to act for 15 minutes. Finally, wipe thoroughly with a sponge. Simple and so effective.
11) A mousse to make jewelry shine
We always have more pleasure wearing our jewelry when they are sparkling and clean . However, over time they can become dull and it is not always clear how to fix this. What if you tried shaving foam, which is one of the incredible tips for restoring shine to jewelry ? To make them shine, place them in a bowl and cover them with your shaving foam. Rub them a little with your fingers to coat them well with the product, then leave for 10 minutes in the bowl. All you have to do is rinse them and polish them with a microfiber cloth.
12) Clean the shower walls with shaving foam
Not content with limiting the phenomenon of fogging on the shower screen, shaving foam can also help remove soap residue and encrusted traces of limescale . Simply spread this product by hand on all areas to be cleaned, then leave to act and rub. Finally, rinse well and watch the dirt disappear as you rinse.
13) Clean the suede with its shaving foam
There’s nothing like a beautiful jacket, handbag or pair of suede ankle boots! However, once stained, we do not always know how to recover impeccable nubuck . What if you tried shaving foam the next time a stain appears, especially against unsightly and unfortunately very common rain stains? To do this, apply a small dose on it and rub the dirty area with your fingertip in circular movements. Finally, wipe with a clean soft cloth, let dry and brush the hairs with a suede brush or toothbrush. All you have to do is admire the result. You see ? No need to break the bank buying a special cleaning product !
14) The ally to make dirty taps shine
Have you run out of white vinegar to remove the dirt and limescale that dulls your faucets? Make way for shaving foam which is an excellent cleaner for metal, especially stainless steel ! It can therefore be used to remove fingerprints from a stainless steel refrigerator or to shine an oven. That’s always one less cleaner to keep under the sink. To use it, place a little foam on a sponge and rub the stainless steel following the grain. Next, use a microfiber cloth to buff. Look how it shines!
15) For sharp spectacle lenses
Tired of dirty and fogging lenses? This happened all the time with wearing a mask and it can also happen on a daily basis due to hot-cold weather. And what’s more, it’s also a problem when using a diving mask . To put an end to blurred vision and make the lenses shine, you can nevertheless use shaving foam from time to time . Simply put it on a microfiber cloth and apply it to the lenses in circular motions. Then use a second cloth (clean and product-free this time) to wipe off the excess. The difference is noticeable!
16) To eliminate pee odors
Pee splashes are common and unfortunately, this leads to unsavory odors in the toilet. Cleaning the inside of the bowl is not enough: you must completely clean the toilets to get rid of these unpleasant odors in the toilets. To do this, you can use vinegar… or your shaving cream of course! Apply it to the inside and outside of the bowl, not forgetting the seal and the area around the base of your toilet. A good wipe will help the smell disappear for good.
One last tip for the road? Use shaving foam to clean your very dirty hands!
Have you just finished painting and have your hands full? Or maybe your hands are full of grease? In either case, don’t hesitate to clean them with your shaving foam! The result is incredible and what’s more, it leaves the skin very soft . Moreover, some people also use it as a mask on their feet for a few minutes to make them soft. Why deprive yourself of it?