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Olive oil has a variety of uses. Some people say that you should drink it before bed if you snore. There are others who claim that it can be used to condition hair. Olive oil does make a handy substitute for shaving cream. On an episode of Renovation Nation, I even watched a woman use olive oil to fix scuffs in her recycled paper countertops.
It can also be used to clean. Olive oil works well as a polish for metal. It is recommended as a cleanser for cast-iron pots and pans, sink nozzles and garden tools. Some people clean collectible coins with it.
Olive oil can also be used to polish wood. It's really great on dry wood, making it all supple and invigorated. There are those who claim olive oil cleans leather, but I've found articles about getting olive oil stains out of leather as well. Use it on leather at your own risk.
Olive oil is a great green cleanser, because it does not come in an ozone-destroying aerosol can, and it doesn’t contain any whacky chemicals that release harmful VOCs into the air. It is a natural way to clean a green home.
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