Caring For Your Hands

1. Dry hands - Take a large scoop of petroleum jelly and two drops of olive oil, rub into hands (rub hands together as if washing them).  Put hands into plastic freezer bags and cover with a warm towel.   Relax for thirty minutes, then wash in usual way.

2. Smooth hands - Rub a drop or two of neat glycerine into hands every night to keep hands smooth - a bit sticky but worth it.
Alternatively, mix equal amounts of glycerine, water and Eau de Cologne together in a bottle and shake well before using.

3. Extra dirty hands - no Swarfega to hand - rub in Vaseline leave for five minutes and then wash in hot soapy water - should work a treat.

4. Rough hands - Mix the same amount of vegetable oil and granulated sugar together, rub hands together very hard for about five minutes, rubbing well in all over hands. Rinse and leave if possible. If necessary, wash well to remove any oil and apply hand cream.

5. Smelly hands -To remove smells from hands use either lemon juice, vinegar or salt, however, for onions rub dry mustard well into the hands then rinse off.  Always use cold water to wash hands to prevent "setting" the odour.

6. Stained hands - try lemon juice as this will remove most stains, however, some will need hydrogen peroxide (USE 20 VOLUME STRENGTH).   Dab on stain until it vanishes, then wash hands very well.