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13 Unusual Uses for Vick’s VapoRub

February 11, 2013 by Robin 107 Comments

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Earlier this week I was running out of ideas of what to write about for the Frugal Living WWII Tips series. When I started this I thought that it was going to be a long running series but all of a sudden I ran into a writers block. For the life of me I couldn’t think of anything, I knew there were more tips but they just weren’t coming to me. I think I was having writers block because I wasn’t feeling very good; sore throat, headache, body ache. I called my mom, that’s what I do when I’m not feeling good and she told me to rub some Vick’s on my throat and wrap it with one of my hubby’s clean socks. All of a sudden my writers block was gone, this was one of the many things that my grandma did with Vicks VapoRub.
Household Tips

Vicks VapoRub was something that we always had in our medicine cabinet when we were growing up, I also remember it being in my grandmas. I began calling family members to get their ideas for this WWII topic. Much to my surprise they remembered my grandma using it for a bunch of different reasons. I was shocked at how versatile this little jar of vapor was. By the way, the Vicks and sock cured my sore throat.

13 Unusual Tips for Using Vicks VapoRub

  1. Sore Throat – rub on your throat and wrap with a tube sock.
  2. Decongestant – rub on your chest and under your nostrils.
  3. Coughs – to minimize coughing, rub generously on your feet and cover with socks.
  4. Sore Muscles – massage a generous amount on sore muscles.
  5. Headaches – rub a small amount on your temples and forehead.
  6. Ear Aches – to relieve pain, apply a small amount to a cotton ball and place in ear.
  7. Nail Fungus – rub on infected toenails. The nail will turn a dark color as it kills the fungus. The dark color will go away as the nail grows out.
  8. Mosquito Repellent – rub a small amount on exposed skin.
  9. Itchy Bug Bites – rub on bite and cover with a band aid.
  10. Cracked Heels – rub on feet in the morning and at night.
  11. Acne – to clear it up, dab on zit.
  12. Cold Sores – rub a little on the area when you begin to feel one coming on.
  13. Splinters – to remove, apply to the splinter and cover with a band-aid before going to bed. The next morning the splinter will be on the band-aid.
What unusual ways have you used Vick’s VapoRub?

 

Household Tips

** If, by some small miracle, you worked at Amway in Ada, MI and were the person my mother loaned the notebook to, please contact me. The notebook is a small (approx 6×9), black, 3-ring binder, and contains hand drawn patterns (teddy bear), recipes, tips and tricks. It would mean so much to my family to have it back.
 

Filed Under: Frugal Tips, Save, WWII Series Tagged With: health, remedies

Comments

  1. Katie B. of HousewifeHowTos.com says

    February 11, 2013 at 3:44 pm

    We always have a jar of Vicks around, too, but I had no idea there were so many uses for it. Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
    • martha watson says

      February 29, 2016 at 6:04 pm

      Will also work after one or two applications as a drawing salve on boils and cysts.

      Reply
      • Robin says

        March 1, 2016 at 7:26 am

        That’s great to know! We’ve always used milk and bread for cysts and boils.

        Reply
        • Maria says

          August 10, 2020 at 9:10 am

          That’s interesting Laura. Can u tell me how. Ty

          Reply
        • Vickie says

          February 16, 2022 at 2:16 pm

          We used to use sugar and bar soap that had softened due to laying in wet dish and put it on boils and such. Works good

          Reply
          • Robin says

            February 17, 2022 at 9:30 am

            Some of the old home remedies work better than what we use today. I’m going to add this one to my post on sugar.

        • Gail says

          March 7, 2023 at 12:18 pm

          We would cut a raw potato in two and tape it in the boil overnight. Do this for several nights until to starts looking better. It has always worked for my brother. I’ve never had a boil

          Reply
    • Laurie says

      October 16, 2021 at 4:12 pm

      I don’t know how to reply on Robins original
      Post but we have a GREAT vicks hack! Put vicks in your belly button and cover with a bandaid before a car trip. It prevents car sickness! It totally works. My boys all had car sickness on the windy roads. Not when we used Vick’s!!

      Reply
      • Robin says

        October 17, 2021 at 11:19 am

        That’s interesting! One of my sons suffers from terrible motion sickness. We will definitely be giving this a try.

        Reply
  2. Laura Bray says

    February 11, 2013 at 6:17 pm

    We've used it on feet for coughs and it really does work. One of those crazy old wives' tales that actually works!

    Reply
    • Katie says

      February 15, 2013 at 7:33 am

      Us too. It's amazing.

      Reply
      • Wynn says

        January 23, 2020 at 8:40 am

        Is it okay to just put in a handful for each feet? I don’t havea jar of vicks vaporub, I just have the pocket version of it and I really have bad coughs. I’m taking medication but I’m willing to try other alternatives to lessen the pain.

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        • Robin says

          January 23, 2020 at 11:47 am

          I’ve used generic vaporub and it works just as good.

          Reply
  3. Danya Banya says

    February 11, 2013 at 3:59 pm

    Great tip for the nail fungus – eww, I know it sounds gross, but I've just started to notice this on my toes, and the commercial stuff to fix it is really expensive. PS: I hope you get your notebook back.

    Reply
  4. langela says

    February 11, 2013 at 6:37 pm

    I came over from Chicken Chick's blog hop. I love these ideas. I haven't heard of any of them. I'm excited to try them on the next one of my family to need it. Thanks!

    Reply
  5. Jen says

    February 11, 2013 at 9:14 pm

    Visiting from YOLO. Thanks! Good to know! We have a bottle of the baby vicks and need to be using it more often for my baby girl's cold and cough! I'm going to dig it out tonight and get to work with it!

    Jen

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    • Ginger says

      May 25, 2022 at 6:42 pm

      My 10 uear old recently had strep throat, and I used the vicks on her throat, and put a little under her nose and it sure helped her with the pain that the strep was causing. I felt so bad because nothing was helping…not even Tylenol or Ibuprofen helped her pain. Then I reached for the vicks and figured what do I got to loose lol and sure enough she managed to stop crying and fell asleep shortly after. Thanks for the advice.

      Reply
  6. Daniela @Frugal Aint Cheap says

    February 12, 2013 at 1:44 am

    awesome tips!! love vapor rub

    Reply
  7. Diana - FreeStyleMama says

    February 12, 2013 at 3:00 am

    I had no idea how versatile it was!

    Reply
  8. Julie Boarder says

    February 12, 2013 at 3:23 am

    We had a vaporizer as a kid which was similar to a humidifier and it had a spot to put some Vicks in and as the mist went up, it would take the Vicks smell with it. It sure helped you breath better. Good memory of being a kid that I had totally forgotten until now :o)

    Reply
    • Anonymous says

      May 4, 2013 at 6:08 am

      Yep, we had one of those as well. 🙂 Worked wonders.

      Reply
    • Peggy says

      June 23, 2020 at 6:53 pm

      My parents had the same vaporizer 😌.
      I have often wondered why this idea was no longer used. Not to long ago I did find a vaporizer on Amazon with the ability to for you to put Vick’s in it. I jumped on it.

      Reply
      • Viola Williams says

        March 9, 2023 at 11:49 am

        I keep Vick salve all the time. It helps with a stuffy nose, cold, and congestion. I rub it on the chest, a little in the nose, or under the foot of a small child. It will open them up and help with breathing.
        Vaporizer for kids with asthma. Get a vaporizer from Wal Mart. It’ll tell you how to use it with water, and salve in top.

        Reply
    • Gina says

      January 21, 2022 at 6:28 pm

      We did too and I had it for my kids when they were little.

      Reply
  9. [email protected]'s Mansion says

    February 12, 2013 at 8:04 am

    great tips, my little one is coughing I will have to try it

    Reply
  10. ngnrdgrl says

    February 12, 2013 at 3:23 pm

    That is an impressive list of ways to use it! I never knew how many things it can be used for. Thanks for the share!

    Reply
  11. Leovi says

    February 12, 2013 at 10:48 am

    Yes, good advice, try them.

    Reply
  12. Kathy Shea Mormino says

    February 12, 2013 at 4:57 pm

    Thank you for sharing with the Clever Chicks Blog Hop this week; I hope you’ll join us again!

    Cheers,
    Kathy Shea Mormino

    The Chicken Chick

    Reply
  13. Granny Sue says

    February 13, 2013 at 1:00 am

    What great ideas. I need to get a bottle. Always had it around but never used it. I see several ways I can put it right to work, right now. Thanks!

    Reply
  14. Noting Grace says

    February 13, 2013 at 3:13 am

    I've heard a few of these, but not all. Love these – especially about the zits and heels!
    Thanks for the advice!

    Reply
  15. Linda Bouffard says

    February 13, 2013 at 4:15 am

    Oh, my gosh, I remember using Vicks also as a child when I was sick with a cold. My Mother would rub it on my chest. Another thing we had back then was Noxzema. Maybe you would like to do a post on Noxzema. I still use Noxzema to take the burn out of a sunburn. If you cover the skin area right away and keep it covered Noxzema takes the burn out. Aren't these old remedies great? Thanks for the post. Linda

    Reply
    • Shelda says

      March 17, 2022 at 8:29 am

      Novena was great stuff and my mom used it on my redheaded sunburnt sister. The best for sunburn that she ever used and we still use as grandparents, is white vinegar. Just put it on a paper towel or a soft cloth and pat it on the burn. A few layers of vinegar and the pain is eased. You smell like a pickle but . . .

      Reply
  16. Tanya Runkle says

    February 13, 2013 at 6:24 am

    This is great! I have never seen these uses, very good to know. Thank you so much for sharing at Pretty Things this week!

    xo, Tanya
    twelveOeight

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  17. Suzanne Carillo Style Files says

    February 13, 2013 at 1:58 pm

    Who knew? Popping by from Rae Gun Ramblings Suzanne

    Reply
  18. Jeni IGOTTHISMARTHA says

    February 13, 2013 at 2:17 pm

    I had no idea you could use it for so many things!

    Reply
  19. Debra Howard says

    February 13, 2013 at 9:05 pm

    Oh yes! I think Vicks is one of the best things invented. I also use it to decongest my sinuses and ears when my allergy medicine isn't enough. I just spread a bit on my sinus area on my head and face and a bit around each ear and about an hour later all is better. This is also great to use on ticks. Just dip a cutip in vicks and apply to the back of the tick which will cause the tick to let loose easily because it can not breathe.
    Debbie

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  20. Summers Acres says

    February 14, 2013 at 2:23 am

    Visiting from the Clever Chicks Blog Hop. We always had Vicks Vapor rub growing up and I still keep some in the cabinet. But I only knew of using it for chest and under nose. Oh, and Grandmas would swallow a small dab if she had bronchitis. I never could stomach that…but she swore by it. It is very cool to learn all of these other uses. Thanks!

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    • Mike Gentry says

      November 26, 2019 at 7:43 pm

      I use the Vick with small dab in the mouth. It works. My wife says I crazy and it’s not good for you. I’m 69 years old and it works better than cough medicine for me. I’m still alive. The flannel and put Vick on my throat and chest cover it and go to bed..

      Reply
      • Robin says

        November 27, 2019 at 8:04 pm

        Vick’s is pretty great, but I don’t know if I would ever put it in my mouth. I’d definitely talk to my doctor before I did.

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  21. sew sweet vintage says

    February 14, 2013 at 4:48 am

    My Dad swore by Vicks for the sinus troubles:) Pinned!

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  22. Mrs. Tucker says

    February 14, 2013 at 3:51 pm

    I can testify that it works for coughs, by rubbing on bottom of feet. Didn't kick it completely, but definitely a noticeable reduction.

    Reply
  23. Cindy says

    February 14, 2013 at 6:07 pm

    Stopping by from the Bloom Designs Link Party! Love these ideas! I've used several of them in the past, but not the zit one or the headache one–those really piqued my interest! Thanks for sharing!
    Cindy
    crazylou

    Reply
  24. Bethany says

    February 14, 2013 at 7:51 pm

    Love these tips! Thanks for sharing, this is awesome!

    Reply
  25. Bree @ Twinkle in the Eye says

    February 15, 2013 at 1:07 am

    My mother would always pull this out when we had a cold and put it on a hankerchief and pop in our shirt to breath in. Worked a treat so long as you did not put too much on – then your eyes would just run!

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  26. mail4rosey says

    February 15, 2013 at 1:36 am

    I can almost smell it, gosh, I haven't seen Vicks in years! My mom always put it under my nose or on my chest as a rub when I was little and sick.

    Reply
  27. Taryn @ Design, Dining + Diapers says

    February 15, 2013 at 2:07 am

    This is such a fun post. I could definitely use this for my cough right now. I'm thinking about trying it 🙂

    Reply
  28. Angela says

    February 15, 2013 at 2:57 am

    I am so going to try this on the heels of my feet, never knew it could be used for that! I came by via the blog hop and now follow you on GFC, hope you can check out my blog and follow back if you like what you see. Angela

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  29. Donna Wilkes says

    February 15, 2013 at 3:49 am

    I love Vick's when I have a bad cold. I remember my granny rubbing our temples with it when one of us had a headache – it worked!

    Reply
  30. Piwi Mama says

    February 15, 2013 at 6:06 am

    wow who knew -we called it 'giggle juice' cause it tickled when it was rubbed on our chests as kids. There was always a jar in the cupboard as kids

    Reply
  31. Designed Decor says

    February 15, 2013 at 12:25 pm

    Great list – I never knew most of these things on this list! Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  32. Tammy says

    February 15, 2013 at 2:58 pm

    I didn't realize all that it helps. Thanks for sharing at Rustic Restorations Weekend.

    Reply
  33. [email protected] A Blast says

    February 15, 2013 at 6:48 pm

    I knew some of the uses, but definitely not as many as you have listed! Thanks for sharing 🙂 {Pinned – from the Pin Me party}

    Reply
  34. Actually Amy says

    February 16, 2013 at 12:59 am

    We love Vicks here too! Thanks for linking up to And Sew We Craft Together

    Reply
  35. Kara @ Petals to Picots says

    February 16, 2013 at 1:04 am

    Great tips!

    Reply
  36. Jann Olson says

    February 16, 2013 at 2:41 am

    Mom had us do the same thing growing up. She used a washcloth instead of a sock. I remember her safety pinning it in the back. The Vicks always did the trick. I have to share a funny story. One day I was at my girlfriends house. We were either 6th or 7th graders. Her little brother came in with a Kotex pinned to his neck. That's what her mother used for her Vicks Vaporub sore throat treatment. Of course he had no idea, but all us girls could do was giggle. Thanks for sharing with SYC.
    hugs,
    Jann

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  37. Katherines Corner says

    February 16, 2013 at 3:10 am

    thank you for adding your wonderful blog to the Thursday Favorite Things hop. xo

    Reply
  38. This Week @ Great Peace Academy says

    February 16, 2013 at 8:59 pm

    Stopping in from Share it Saturday.
    I have been using Vicks in several of these ways just this week as my household has a bug with fever, cough and stuffy noses. 🙂

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  39. [email protected] says

    February 17, 2013 at 4:20 am

    I'm a Mentholatum girl myself — but DH swears by his Vicks! It does have a lot of good uses! Thanks so much for sharing on Busy Monday!

    Reply
  40. Lisa Lynn says

    February 17, 2013 at 2:10 pm

    Great info! Thanks for sharing on The Creative HomeAcre Hop!

    Reply
    • Lisa Lynn says

      February 23, 2013 at 5:24 pm

      Hope to see you tomorrow on the next hop!

      Reply
  41. Peggy~PJH Designs says

    February 18, 2013 at 4:51 am

    Wow! Who knew? Thanks for sharing I'll have to give some of them a try. Thanks for linking up at Transformed Tuesday. Hugs, Peggy. I'm a new follower.

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  42. Kathy A Delightsome Life says

    February 19, 2013 at 6:35 pm

    My Mother-in-Law sure believes in Vicks – she'd love this – I think there's a couple of uses that she might not be aware of! I do appreciate you sharing with Home and Garden Thursday,
    Kathy

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  43. Earning-My-Cape says

    February 19, 2013 at 11:48 pm

    An ear ache? Really? COOL!
    I am just loving your whole WWII series!
    Congrats! I will be featuring you at my Super Link Party tomorrow (Wednesday)! 🙂

    Reply
  44. Kadie says

    February 20, 2013 at 8:59 pm

    I remember my mom doing the rub and sock on me. I always seemed to work however I have never tried it on my kids. I should they all have sore throats right now.:( However I often rub it on their chests and feet.

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  45. Pams Party says

    February 21, 2013 at 2:59 am

    I wish I had seen before all 3 of my kids have become sick. I am definitely picking up a jar for next time.. (or in case I am next.. LOL) You have been chosen as today's Dare to Share Feature of the Day.

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  46. Kathy Moody says

    February 21, 2013 at 4:54 am

    Great ideas!! We always had Vick's in my house growing up! Thank you so much for sharing at A Bouquet of Talent this week. So thrilled to have you share. Hope you are having a great week. 🙂
    Hugs
    Kathy

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  47. Lindsay @Artsy-Fartsy Mama says

    February 21, 2013 at 5:21 am

    Thanks for the great tips, will have to try them. Thanks for linking up to Artsy Corner 🙂

    Reply
  48. Lindsey Fisher says

    February 23, 2013 at 3:38 am

    Oh wow, thanks for sharing!! 🙂

    I would like to invite you to my linky party Thrifty Thursday!

    appleofmamaseye.blogspot.com

    Hope to see you there!

    -Lindsey

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  49. meandmr.com says

    February 24, 2013 at 3:51 am

    Newest follower here! I found you through the blog hop. I love your blog, its super cute 🙂
    You can find me at meandmr.com

    -Melanie @meandmr.com

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  50. Marsha Cooper says

    March 6, 2013 at 4:39 pm

    Believe it or not, we have no Vick's on hand. Looks like I better add it to my shopping list.

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  51. Anonymous says

    March 20, 2013 at 4:21 am

    I've used it when my boys had a fall and got a bump on the head. It brings the swelling down and keeps it from bruising if you get it on quick enough. Tip from my mom. 🙂

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  52. Ros says

    June 1, 2014 at 2:01 am

    Another use for Vicks is to rub on furniture if you have puppies as they dont like it and your furniture is safe. Wish I had known this before my foster had pups. From Ros, in Australia.

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  53. Mende says

    June 2, 2015 at 5:53 pm

    Feels great on fresh tattoos as well!

    Reply
  54. Robert says

    February 13, 2016 at 8:56 pm

    I just caught a terrible headache and my mother told me to put some Vicks and I put the Vicks and to my surprise I could not believe it the headache went away the pounding went away the sharpness and I had went away and I had to look it up to see if it’s true and to my surprise could be used for a lot of things

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    • Robin says

      February 13, 2016 at 9:37 pm

      It does work great for headaches, it’s pretty amazing stuff!

      Reply
  55. Kim says

    March 15, 2016 at 1:08 am

    I have always used it for chapped lips… put little on lips before bed in morning lips are super soft no more chap lips☺

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    • Robin says

      March 15, 2016 at 8:23 am

      My mom does the same thing and swears by it.

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  56. Bil (with 1 L) says

    May 4, 2016 at 12:45 pm

    Bil

    just be careful with applying around nostril and mouth, use only a small amount, Vicks has petroleum in it and
    if it gets in your lungs you will have it there until your dying day. If you don’t believe me just ask your Dr.

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  57. Diane Marie says

    June 16, 2016 at 10:07 pm

    Rub Vicks on your feet and ankles in the summer time and the ticks will stay away. They HATE IT! I was doing this to help me sleep at night when I discovered that my husband always had tons of ticks on him ,and I hardly had any! I wondered if it was the vicks, so the neck time I found one on his shirt, I picked it off and put it in the sink and smeared a thin circle around it with Vicks, to see what it would do. It was losing it’s MIND–running all around, trying to figure out how to get out of that circle, but not ever touching it, or crossing the line. It was a literal fence, keeping it in. Then, I pushed it into the vicks “fence” , and within a few minutes, it was dead.

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    • Diane Marie says

      June 16, 2016 at 10:10 pm

      Ticks breathe through their exoskeleton–they find us by our scent, and the smell of eucalyptus is too much for them. It just shuts them down.

      Reply
  58. Shelley says

    July 15, 2016 at 12:45 pm

    My elderly Aunt used Vicks vapor rub to get rid of hemroids!

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    • Juliack Leonardo says

      September 6, 2018 at 12:16 pm

      Putting Vicks on your uh… down there? I’d think that’d be extremely painful… If anyone reading this is gonna try using Vicks for this, I’d be careful!

      Reply
  59. Soumya says

    August 24, 2016 at 3:47 am

    I always use vicks on hubby and kids if they are feeling bloated. Just rub on their tummies snd keep warm. Relief within a few minutes.

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    • Robin says

      August 24, 2016 at 9:15 am

      Good to know, I hadn’t heard that one before.

      Reply
  60. Liz says

    December 1, 2016 at 11:45 am

    Your comment is awaiting moderation.

    I am in a medical field but I’ve always believed how these stuff really works!

    My mom proved it so many times how amazing VicksVaporub is since I was young.

    Tho, I haven’t heard of using it for sore throat and wrapping with tube socks. I have a really bad sore throat since yesterday. It is so painful to swallow that I actually lost my appetite. I tried searching for the best way to solve my problem and I found this amazing trick. Tried it actually jst a couple hrs ago and now I am able to eat! Pain is MUCH bearable! Love this trick and will totally recommend it.

    I also tried rubbing some on my feet and wore socks. Maan… these stuff are amazing! So blessed to find these! Thank you for sharing!

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  61. Mikki says

    March 22, 2017 at 5:38 pm

    When young I feel off my bicycle several times a day and always landed on my elbows (which were always bloody with broken skin). My Mother would put Vick’s on them. It was amazing how the pain went away and the healing
    scabs began. Best thing in the world for cuts and scrapes.

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  62. LaDonna Foley says

    April 1, 2017 at 12:24 am

    A really unusual trick. We had a male Siamese cat who was trying to tear our door down to go out to woo a female kitty in heat. Using a minuscule amount of Vicks rub I spread it gently around his nose. It worked to cool his ardor but to the day our Sassy cat went to heaven – anytime one of used vicks, he sought us out. It must have been a fond memory for him!

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    • Robin says

      April 4, 2017 at 9:46 pm

      Wow, now that’s one that I never would have thought of! It did give me a good laugh though.

      Reply
  63. M. Grigsby says

    April 30, 2017 at 8:55 pm

    I use the vicks on my feet almost nightly, works great! I’m going to have to try it for sore muscles

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  64. JETHRO PAUL RAYMER says

    July 30, 2017 at 5:42 pm

    Can you please sign me up for your newsletter

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    • Robin says

      August 1, 2017 at 11:28 am

      You’ve been added to our mailing list.

      Reply
  65. Shelia Kelley says

    February 2, 2018 at 8:15 am

    Amazing!!

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    • Robin says

      February 2, 2018 at 10:07 am

      Thank you! I especially like the one for coughs, it works great!

      Reply
  66. Karis Smith says

    October 17, 2018 at 10:23 pm

    Can I please get on uour mailing list?

    Reply
  67. Val E says

    June 20, 2019 at 4:41 pm

    My mom and I use it to clear up bruises and for headaches, since it dilates the blood vessels.

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  68. Jimmy says

    August 20, 2019 at 12:15 pm

    Your giving unsound advice. You should never apply it under or in the nostrils. Neck and chest only. Never for children under two. Ingesting Vicks can cause a fatal reaction. Vicks, campho-phenique, and Ben-Gay can also cause fatal poisoning in children. Getting it in your eye can damage your cornea. Camphor must be used with caution. Backwoods remedies should be avoided and consultation with a medical professional is always advisable. The information I supplied can be found on the reputable Mayo Clinic website, as well as other medical websites.

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  69. Jo says

    February 9, 2020 at 11:07 pm

    I have used Vick’s for years and always will. My kids were raised on it. A little on the chest and it sure does help you sleep. I even tried it on my feet for a cough and it helped. Thanks for the many uses.😊

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    • Robin says

      February 10, 2020 at 12:38 pm

      It’s amazing stuff!!

      Reply
  70. Joe says

    November 27, 2020 at 4:58 pm

    A generous amount on a deeply buried tick, will have it letting go in a short time. The petroleum jelly in the Vick’s shuts off its air supply and the active ingredients stops the irritation from the bite.

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  71. Maddy says

    March 21, 2021 at 6:14 pm

    Its a good fire starter. I use it to start my stove fire or camp fire. Use this on cotton balls.

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    • Robin says

      April 6, 2021 at 4:57 pm

      What a great use, I’ll have to add it to my list.

      Reply
    • Dianne says

      May 19, 2021 at 11:02 pm

      Thanks Maddy.
      That’s what I came on here to try to find out, if it could be used as a fire starter.

      Reply
  72. KAHLEA HUMBER says

    February 19, 2022 at 6:50 pm

    It also works on Chapped lips. Just rub a bit on lips before bed, and in the morning, brush lips with an old toothbrush. Lips will be soft and smoothe again.

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  73. Cindy Meitle says

    March 8, 2022 at 2:34 am

    My Uncle swallowed a doll up everyday, and lived to be nearly 80. I’ve been called a Vicks addict my entire life. It literally saved my life (and burning hot steamy showers) when I had covid in late 19 here in Silicon Valley where the first cases in the USA were diagnosed.

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    • Robin says

      March 8, 2022 at 8:02 pm

      That’s interesting, I’ve never heard of anyone swallowing it before.

      Reply
  74. Cindy Meitle says

    March 8, 2022 at 2:45 am

    Two more ideas: I sleep SO much better when I put a small amount of vicks in each nostril before bed.

    Using Vick’s in each nostril eases my need to cough during allergy season, it “catches” the particles floating around in the air I’d otherwise breathe into my lungs.

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    • Robin says

      March 8, 2022 at 8:00 pm

      My mother used to do the same thing, she swore it helped her breath better at not and lessened her snoring.

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