Talcum powder at home: alternative uses to always keep in mind

Talcum powder, i.e. the very fine powder traditionally used to absorb perspiration from the skin of children - is actually a precious ally for many household chores. Precisely because of its great absorbency capacity, pleasant smell and the fact that it is harmless, it can be used with confidence for many non-standard chores.

It also has the advantage of being readily available and cheap. Read on to find out how many ways you could use talcum powder at home

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• If you have squeaky floorboards, you could try pouring some talcum powder into the cracks.
• Talcum powder is an excellent deodorant for smelly shoes, such as those that have been used for sports. But you could also pour some into a small bowl and keep it in the cupboards, where it will also absorb moisture.
• There are those who also use talcum powder as a deterrent for ants at home, or during an outdoor picnic: sprinkle a little on the points to be protected, and if it is not a large-scale infestation, it could be all you need.

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• When using the powder on the skin, it's best to choose talc-free formulations, which typically have a different name, but work the same way. Many, for example, prefer this to traditional aftershave, because it has soothing properties (also recommended for children) which are excellent for sensitive skins.
• It can also be an emergency replacement for dry shampoo, sprinkled at the roots of the hair to absorb excess oil. Then you just brush out and can go one more day without washing your hair.
• Always taking care to choose talc-free formulations, the powder can occasionally be used as a shampoo to wash pets - especially when they are puppies and cannot yet be bathed in water.

It's really worth having some talcum powder at home, don't you think?