Insect Repellent: Are you out of repellent? An open Vicks jar helps prevent mosquitoes and other insects.

Headache Relief: The menthol in it can help alleviate headache discomfort. Apply gently on your temples.

Foot Care: Apply Vicks at night, wear old socks, and rinse in the morning for softer feet, especially on damaged heels. Scrub with a pumice stone and moisturize for best results.

Pet Training Aid: Apply Vicks to the typical locations to prevent pets from marking indoors. Its pungent odor repels both dogs and cats.

Furniture Protector: Apply Vicks on your cat’s favorite scratching spots to protect your furniture from scratches.

Stretch Mark Reduction: Using Vicks on a regular basis can help to lessen the appearance of stretch marks over time.

To treat toenail fungal infections, apply Vicks nightly, wear socks, and cut the afflicted nail the next day. Continue till you are healed.

Bruise Healing: Use Vicks to minimize swelling and speed up bruise healing.

Earache Relief: Put a Vicks-coated cotton ball in your ear for a few hours to relieve earache pain. Remember, this is only a temporary fix; if the problem persists, consult a doctor.

Skin Care: Apply a thin layer of Vicks overnight and wash off in the morning to treat acne. Consistency leads to cleaner skin.

Vicks, because of its natural components, can help relieve muscle and back discomfort. Massage the affected area with Vicks until relief from problems such as “tennis elbow” is obtained.

Belly Fat Reduction: Combine one tablespoon of crushed camphor, one tablespoon of alcohol, one tablespoon of baking soda, and half a jar of Vicks. Apply this mixture to your belly before exercising, wrap in plastic, and rinse afterward. When used 2-3 times a week, it can help with slimming in the same way that commercial creams do.

While Vicks VapoRub has many other applications, always try on a small skin patch first to avoid adverse reactions.