Top 10 Survival Uses for Petroleum Jelly

[@crazyjm6484]

You forgot about important one if you're in the woods and you get a tick in you and you can't get it out cover it with petroleum jelly heavily and the tick will come out. I hope you find that helpful.

[@bobgillis1137]

Cool. Good to know. Had one once.

[@Harry-mp1tf]

@Sarah Shea If the chiggers are in your private region, you should shave one half of the area, douse the other half with lighter fluid, set fire to the lighter fluid and the chiggers will then all run over to the shaved side; making it easier to see them and remove them. (At least, that's what I've heard. I never tried it.)

[@alan30189]

The best way to get a tick off, is take a match and light it, blow it out quickly and immediately touch the head of the match on the back of a tick, burning the crap out of him. The tick comes right off. If you don’t have matches, then use the petroleum jelly.

[@SanchoPanza-wg5xf]

@@Harry-mp1tf After you sir. After you're discharged from the hospital, I look forward to reading your report.

[@watchandpray8918]

Great ideas! But, as a nurse, I'll note two things: Don't put it on a bad sunburn because it will seal in the heat and cause blistering. Also, don't use it as a sunscreen; it will magnify the sun's rays and cause you to burn FASTER. 😘

[@alan30189]

😳😬😂 Good tips!

[@tennesseelast5627]

that s good stuff

[@StealthTRD]

😘

[@bmolitor615]

there isn't "heat" sealed in a burn kiddo.

[@watchandpray8918]

@bmolitor615 I know what I'm talking about KIDDO! It happened to me when I was 7. I got a bad sunburn, my mom put ointment on it, and it BLISTERED. Your skin holds the heat for a time after a burn. Now...ZIP IT, kiddo. 🤐🤐🤐🤐

[@Sand1955]

Awhile ago I watched a KZbin video of a dermatologist named Dr Dray. She highly praised Vaseline and debunked all the rumors about how bad it is supposed to be for you. Surgeons use it on incisions after surgery because it has antibacterial qualities. After my brother had a skin cancer surgically removed, his doctor told him to put Vaseline on it. He said it works better than antibiotic ointments and less chance of an allergic reaction. After learning all of this, I put a container of it in my "Go Bag". Thank you for sharing some of the other uses for it.

[@blackgriffinxx]

most ointments used this as a base because of that and it cheap.

[@bryanskidmore9135]

Only bad if ingested.

[@fredsmith2299]

Sandra ... years ago I heard a story that surgeons used super glue if a surgical site internally wouldn't stay together ... but they wouldn't tell anyone cause it was hush hush ...

[@mweskamppp]

@@blackgriffinxx True. For scratches and other surface problems use one with zincoxide. I find it healing in half the time and with less scar tissue.

[@georgez234]

I remember when I was in the Army stationed in Germany and out in the field. We would sleep in our mummy bags with just our noses sticking out. A little petroleum jelly on your nose prevented frostbite. Awesome stuff.

[@obiwanfisher537]

Vaseline for the win.

[@obiwanfisher537]

@@donturnblade9973 Personally I do not like stuff covering my face. The warm and wet breath being captured under the cloth is kind of a weird feeling. I prefer fresh air.

[@aldofhister6859]

You could also use it for Lube

[@cherriemckinstry131]

@@obiwanfisher537 A Shemagh?

[@howardsmith9342]

@@cherriemckinstry131 A shemagh is that giant fringed bandana that military people wear, especially in the desert.

[@GONEWILDFILMS]

How about Vapor Rub ??? Its very similar to petroleum jelly, but with extra benefits (like a multi tool): - Fire 🔥 Starter - Bug Repellent - Chest Rub Nasal Decongestant - Treat Minor Burns - Treat Minor Headaches - Treat Minor Psoriasis - Etc

[@NolaGB]

My father coached baseball when I was young, living in Hawaii and he'd bring all the gloves home, condition them with Vaseline, place a baseball into the glove, wrap it closed with a cloth strip and then bring them to the team later. He said this conditioned the glove and made a nice "pocket". He also kept a jar on the shelf above his work bench. This was some 60 years ago, but I remember it well.

[@IDontTalkToCops]

Another good use, but more for a family camping situation...put some petroleum jelly on the bottom of the legs of your food pantry or prep table to stop ants etc crawling up and getting into your food

[@darylllacey]

Put some on your eyebrows and will prevent sweat from going in to your eye! I use that for running!

[@SensiblePrepper]

That's a good one! Thanks Daryll

[@kenw9681]

Don't let it get in your eyes.

[@gadsden472]

Same. Sort of. A&D for cycling

[@LolaLola-ru1fi]

Great tip😀

[@totallyfrozen]

Bring a mirror so you can pop all the zits that will give you too. 👍🏻

[@larryreese6146]

Petroleum jelly, when heated and pushed with a hair dryer will make dried out stiff leather as limp as a rag and it helps to water proof the leather. It can also be used with the same process to treat old wood for a smoother finish. You want your leather boots water proof, use the petroleum jelly first, then rub beeswax over the top of that applying heat and a hair dryer the same way.

[@totallyfrozen]

Larry Reese SnoSeal is a better product. Vaseline is a grease at room temperature, but SnoSeal is thicker and more waxy at room temperature.

[@captainamericaamerica8090]

It eventually breaks down the leather. Best to use natural Oils! Coconut OIL, OLIVE OIL, PEANUT OIL, Castor oil etc.

[@tombennett6156]

Thanks.

[@captainamericaamerica8090]

BAD IDEA!! FOR THE LEATHER. PETROLEUM JELLY IS MADE FROM GASOLINE BY PRODUCTS!! IT BREAKS DOWN THE NATURAL FIBERS IN LEATHER. WAY BETTER= *WORK WITH NATURE! COCONUT VIRGIN ORGANIC OIL IS WAY BETTER. SO IS OLIVE OIL, JOJOBA OIL IS, A SUPERIOR OIL, SO IS HEMP OIL, FLEX SEED OIL TOO. BEESWAX IS FINE!! AS A SEALER.

[@captainamericaamerica8090]

@@totallyfrozen what's in it?? Let us know

[@jtop2038]

We used it at a shop I worked in for a tool lubricant. We bought high priced lubes and they would disappear (though it seemed some lunch boxes were heavier leaving than coming) The petroleum jelly seemed to do as good a job (bit messier) and it lasted around the shop a lot longer.

[@SensiblePrepper]

Thanks for the comment J!

[@beaulieuc8910]

This is amazing. Thank you. I have just been using it for chapped lips and moisturiser. It is great that it can be used for rusty tools, locks and annoying zips, I have always a love hate relationship with my rucksack sips. Great stuff.

[@juliemenovcik8181]

My parents used to tell us these hints many years ago...especially for zippers. Thank you for the recommendations!

[@glenkraft4835]

I use it on my work boots for water proofing works great

[@demonseed19]

Glen Kraft how long does it last?

[@vectraB97]

Vaseline is terrible on winter boots. It fills the natural air cavities in leather. Everyone learns this in the military in scandinavia.

[@totallyfrozen]

SnoSeal is better for that.

[@jacintaperdue1720]

I use on my leather bags, shoes ,boots, galoushes (wellies) no problem 12/21/2019

[@vectraB97]

@@jacintaperdue1720 don't be silly. You have probably never issued it on shoe's in Arctic climate. Stop posting dangerous advise on KZbin. Why should it be better than actual products made for shoe's? Are these manufacturers dumb and without any experience?

[@kidovthe1truekingahillbill586]

If you save these certain spaghetti jars that's got the inside slope on the top . Bugs or insects can't climb out of the jar's. Set your trap in the jar and put a little petroleum jelly. In the jar and rub it with your finger on the top inside of the jar. If you buy tea candles you can use a little Lard to refill it or oil . They'll last longer than 5 hour's.

[@mosquitoinks9897]

Melt a tub of vaseline, shred a small plug of chew or take the tobacco out of a couple of cigarettes, put the tobacco in the melted vaseline, then let it set up. You can leave the tobacco in, or after a week or two remelt the vaseline and strain out the tobacco, and what you have left is an excellent ointment to put on wasp or bee stings. My dad always did that, he said it helped to draw out the poison, and also helped take away the pain of the sting. Might work for any insect bites, but we used it on the stings.

[@sherryhassler5932]

If you didn't do all that, just spit on a little bit of tobacco, slap it on a bee sting, put a bandaid over that mess and the pain will stop, stinger will come out, you can remove it and clean it an hour later, it's all good.

[@dannykimzey39]

Sootch, the first video i ever saw of yours ways the cotton ball/petroleum jelly video. That is hands down my favorite fire starter. I even tought my 8 year old daughter to make them and she has them in her go bag. And yes she knows how to start a fire with a ferro rod and that. Practice all the time.

[@SensiblePrepper]

Awesome! Thanks Daniel!

[@tonyrome068]

Been using it on my skin since I was a child. Works great!

[@roberttravistext5091]

One of the best is avocado oil for everything. Including cooking as well. and skin care but if u need the consistency of grease then petroleum jelly is very good.

[@idahobeef]

I put petjel around the base of my flower pots to prevent ants from colonizing them. I also put a light ring around the base of my cat bowl to prevent them from getting at his food. I also put a light ring around the lip of my sugar jar; keeps the ants out.

[@barbaraness4507]

4:13 It’s really great for chapped lips! Helps them heal too!

[@salvationbordercountry3800]

I bought a dollar store version of Vicks Vaporub. I bought for breathing treatments to get rid of my cough and congestion after the flu. I also bought the generic version at my local drug store. They both smell really weird. I finally bought the real thing which smells perfect and works Great. Your tips help a lot on what I can do with them. I can finally restore that old pair of leather glove I found, too. Lol PS: Don't buy generic Dayquil or Nyquil either. They don't pack a punch like the real thing!

[@MrSIXGUNZ]

Thank you sooooo much!!! I use it on my toes often. When in in work uniform for 18 hour's in saves my toes from rotting off !!! Blessings 😇🇺🇸

[@aussysurvival]

So many uses for this. Really great stuff. Thank you for sharing.

[@DWtuna]

There was a small container sitting in my bathroom drawer for ages without much use. After seeing this video, that container lives in my daily bag. I've used it for lubricating zipper teeth, and cover up mild scratches rather than leaving them exposed like I used to. Thanks for this super useful video!

[@censusgary]

Many of these uses work, but DO NOT use petroleum jelly to lubricate a lock or anything with small moving parts. It will attract dirt that will eventually gum up your lock. Graphite is the correct lock lubricant.

[@Lisa54321]

Great tips!, Vaseline is now on my list of things to stock up on on my next shopping trip. I especially like the Vaseline/cotton ball fire starter idea. Thank you and God bless you🙏🏻👏👍

[@TheQbanol]

Your video is very good, and although I knew about multiple coughs, because I use this product for many years, I appreciate your video because I learned things I didn't know. Thanks a lot

[@BeardedLocksmith]

As a locksmith I have to say this. Absolutely DO NOT USE in a lock or on keys. It attracts dirt and particles and can render your lock useless.

[@shawndoe3806]

Yeah ....i think he was just looking for somthing more then fire start lol

[@nunyabiznis817]

Then what lubricant should be used on a lock?

[@FloryJohann]

They sell graphite powder which acts as a lubricant without making dirt stick to it.

[@FloryJohann]

Oil and grease will attract dirt.

[@preacherjohn]

WD40 works pretty well on locks

[@johngray2924]

Always keep vaseline and cotton in my tinder kit. Good stuff.

[@nikjones9219]

Hey maybe cotton would work better than paper.

[@lalitatay3947]

Awesome tips. I am moving to mountain for few months. Will be living in tent. Your skills are highly recommendable. Much appreciated 🙏🙏🙏

[@RBG-tr9ce]

When I was young and did a lot of hunting in all kinds of weather, I'd put a very light coat on the exterior of my barrel. It made the gun impervious to rain and snow.

[@menahanair926]

I've used petroleum jelly over 45 yrs to remove my eye make up & moisturise lips, before I put on my lipstick which helps better lipstick application too, removes lipstick too.

[@idriscam]

Getting some in the morning for my vehicle emergency kit. Thanks

[@sunnyskye1106]

TIP: When using it to moisturize, wash the area in very warm water and apply the jelly while still a teeny bit damp. You’re welcome. 😊

[@jasholden9741]

Helps cure "ring of fire" after eating too many hot peppers.

[@MetalGuitaristPro]

Ooohhhh

[@sexyladyakb]

🤣 sadly I need this h

[@Charlesincharge42]

LOL kzbin.info/www/bejne/o3qlhZptpp6ihMU

[@huntresssnow3669]

LMAO

[@douknomann5294]

"ring of fire"?.......🤔

[@jodeluna62]

I Put Vaseline On My Car's Battery Terminals To Fight Corrosion! Works fine.

[@Derkman96]

jodeluna62 is it conductive?

[@themidnightrdr7292]

I use Never Seize on battery terminals.

[@nunyabiznis817]

Yup, works great on batt terminals.

[@1charlastar886]

No, not conductive.

[@rolandblaise1149]

Not conductive but it melts off in the heat anti seize or dielectric grease a better option

[@jamescarlson6723]

I have never thought about burning it. A good idea as its shelf life has got to be a very long time and it would be a good fuel a possible future necessity of heat. And a good waterproofing agent for things exposed to water or moisture. And it is good for adding moisture to dry hands knowing I have used it many times.

[@SanchoPanza-wg5xf]

I'd have to imagine that its shelf life is in the hundreds of millions of years. Hard to beat!

[@jimsmith5756]

Great video! I am a firm believer in the many uses petroleum jelly.

[@dlighted8861]

I am off to the dollar store and build up a supply. In the old maglite manuals they tell you to liberally put it on the threads to increase water/moisture resistance.

[@grimreaper6557]

awesome video thanks for the tips God bless the Republic

[@SensiblePrepper]

Thanks James!

[@saladass2282]

bless my saladass

[@archerat90]

After 2yrs in the Amazon I learned that if you rob some on your feet keeps you from getting prune foot witch can lead to trench rot.

[@OldVillagePaint]

It also prevents blisters with new shoes. If you feel your heal rubbing and a blister starting rub some on it and the rubbing stops and so does the blister.

[@canadian_wolf8395]

I have a portable toolbox that I put in the box of my truck but this winter it got to -50°c and my lock froze up so I brought it inside and my lock thawed but then it had moisture in it so it wouldn’t stop freezing and it was really annoying. I sprayed some wd40 in there to get the moisture out then took some 3in1 oil in there and it worked great

[@ralphlatorre203]

I didn't read all of the comments so maybe someone did already, but I put some on the threads of all my flashlights. Maglite actually had this suggestion in the user manual. It helps protect the threads and prevents them from screwing on wrong, stripping them. It also protects the o-ring and prevents it from drying out. Keeps dust, debris and moisture out.

[@SensiblePrepper]

Thanks for the addition Ralphie!

[@meredithbenjamin6057]

Wow. Thank you. This morning you popped up 3 times. So I had some good lessons. And I'm way older than you. ☺ Smart man you are.

[@barbaraness4507]

2:10 I really appreciate all the information you share so I hope you don’t mind my comments. Hypoallergenic doesn’t mean it won’t clog your pores. Noncomedogenic means it won’t do that. Hypoallergenic means there’s low probability for allergy to something.

[@saitohhajime83]

I'll say it again! MY FAVORITE PREPPER channel

[@werunguns]

You’re very creative with your survival videos, great work!

[@SensiblePrepper]

Thanks Brother!

[@SniperKing029]

Hey it’s Sootch00! Love both channels keep up the great work!

[@billdonnelly1134]

So cool of a demonstration, simple ,inexpensive and effective survival "tool". Well done.

[@pismotclam6717]

Barry and Mike use this EXCLUSIVELY!!!!! It's cheap and does the job!!!!

[@Misanti888]

Is it a good idea to use small patches of cotton cloth smeared with vaseline as fire tinder? Thanks!

[@eileenfuentes6975]

Yes. We did that during the Texas winter storm. Cotton balls work best imho

[@Misanti888]

@@eileenfuentes6975 thanks for sharing maam. Stay blessed! 🙏

[@RHope7]

It's pointed out it's a skin protector, I find it stops burns breaking out in a blister. Used it every time an elderly neighbour put her fingers somewhere hot.

[@ordinaryguy6869]

Great stuff! I love the Celtic music too!!! Thank you, Sir.

[@FloryJohann]

Just think how much of a candle fire you could make with an tampon soaked in P- Jelly.

[@rs5570]

Super hilarious.

[@justjbright5718]

Funny but true

[@cocogomez2278]

Great christmas gift

[@schellstarr]

Good tip

[@theresa_lili]

It is not a moisturizers. It is actually a drying agent. Once washed off dry skin is worse. Also, worse thing for a deep cut, holds in bacteria.

[@FEINDKONTAKT.]

Theresa Lili why drying?

[@theresa_lili]

@@FEINDKONTAKT. it is petroleum based.

[@JudyChilds-fu4em]

I thought that I was going to learn something that I didn't know, but instead you're just sittin there giving yourself s beauty makeover???😊

[@masteropulencerituals338]

Thanks 😊 for all your surviving videos and the fun parts at the end very helpful at this time🌎🔥💞🌻

[@williamyoung369]

Vasaline on Qtip for seam on boots between sole & upper, for waterproof. Great on treating cracked skin on sore heel in winter.

[@SensiblePrepper]

Thanks William!

[@ChrisBrown-kh9wz]

Apply petroleum jelly around a sucking chest wound to create an occlusive seal. A wound penetrating the chest causes the lung to collapse. Reseal the chest by putting an non-permeable membrane (plastic, rubber, Petroleum jelly saturated cloth) over it and securing it in place. Enhance the seal by circling the wound with petroleum jelly first. This is a very necessary precaution when rendering aid to your dog or horse ( or your Hungarian hunting partner with a hairy chest and back).

[@sleeplessinthecarolinas8118]

Love the bloopers. Thanks for the great content!

[@bryanskidmore9135]

Use Cummin with the candle and create a smoker that wards off wild animals from your camp site.

[@juliacampbell5881]

Getting gum or sap or tar out of hair. Helping to smother lice in hair. Sealing a bandage when out of tape. Helps stop bleeding but should only be used on superficial wounds in emergencies. Prevents metals such as nails from rusting if they are stored in a non water tight container. Will help to form a seal on bottles and jars, small amount around the lip will do the trick. Will make a needle slide through leather easier. Gives a longer life to natural fiber ropes and twine. Prevents rubber from drying out when exposed to the sun.

[@SensiblePrepper]

Thanks for the additions Julia!

[@rosalinaayala5963]

Two more uses whenever you paint around the house apply a very thin layer to your hands any paint drops come right off with soap.Apply a tiny amount to a light socket thread to make sure light bulb never gets stuck

[@BoneZone]

Works well for the tuning slide on brass instruments

[@mara1275]

Thank you so much! GOD 🙏 BLESS YOU 🙏

[@CinemaSasquatch]

I would not be able to do any of these. I am allergic to Vaseline and most petroleum based products. For that reason, I can no longer apply my original trade, which was auto mechanic. I also have to be very careful when buying hygiene products. I gave the video a thumbs up because these are very good ideas, but just not for me. Keep up the great videos, SensiblePrepper.

[@benewgillian6823]

Can we also use Petroleum jelly as a lube for Black powder revolver over the ball ?

[@Steve197201]

Palmer's Cocoa Butter Formula works great for dry skin. It'll heal the cracks and prevent further cracking. It also lasts FOREVER!

[@wazowski6709]

I was expecting some more medicimal uses 😉 Great vid, always informative 👍

[@1991tommygun]

I like your survival/prepper/gun videos man good stuff

[@jilliantrager6720]

Put some in your nose when it’s really dry, also great on the door knobs to keep the kids out when you need some private time with your spouse

[@frankm4243]

Awesome idea. Thank you. I had never thought of this item. Great info. Again, thank you.

[@gregcooper7789]

God Bless You, Sir. and Thank You!!!!

[@ExquisiteRainImports]

Here in Wyoming when hunting elk and it's getting down to 15 degrees or lower with a 40 mile an hour wind putting a little bit on your nose and cheeks will help prevent your face from getting froze

[@globyois]

You’re one of my favorites, thanks.

[@beargardenroad5469]

I put it on car head lights , leavening them facing sun so petroleum absorbs into lens . Helps stop the yellowing .Wipe off excess later .

[@leetexas3924]

Great tips, good stuff. Never thought of a few you tell us about. Thanks pardner.....great video God Bless

[@SensiblePrepper]

Thanks Fred, Hopefully it keeps us thinking : ) God Bless~

[@ryanrosenblum2552]

i would recommend bag balm it's basically petroleum jelly, lanolin and a disinfectant farms in north east have been using it almost a hundred years it's a great moisturizer and i've told that u can get in big 4.5 lbs containers for storage and it last forever

[@garyvallone5393]

He forgot the choking the chicken survival tip

[@svegxl]

Lol

[@weirdnessbeardness]

Just the tip

[@Ginx-pe4si]

Very important for those lonely tender nights

[@garyvallone5393]

@regalblue41 hahhahah

[@robsmith8715]

Choking the chicken...no demonstration with that 😀 for sure

[@bhardwaajmohabir9147]

Very nice thank you for showing it on you tube have a nice day 🙂

[@dalemyers5096]

I like using in a fire starter kit, with coton balls. But I also use it as sealer of alcohol with coton balls. It makes it burns longer. I drop the alcohol or soaked balls in melted vasoline.

[@SensiblePrepper]

Thanks for the info Dale!

[@scottnot9344]

I really like the new series. Keep up the great work.

[@ZuluLifesaBeech-]

I have a thirty, yeap that is 3-0, year old Isuzu Trooper I regularly wipe Petrolatum on the CV boots. They ain't split open yet. My Grandpa hates the food at his rest home. Told me never, never put any of the Kentucky Jelly on toast it was powerful bad . I said Kentucky Jelly? I looked on his breakfast tray and he had tried using a tube of "KY" jelly on toast! 😜

[@tonybinda6905]

Hell on toast. Ha ha keep that stuff away.

[@bigolbeardog3777]

😂😂😂🤣🤣😃😃😅😅😆😆

[@elsieallen7113]

LMAO👍😀

[@buckshot4428]

I bought our youngest son a 77 Trooper that had 333K miles on her. The air blew ice cold. The engine ran fine and it drove much better than it should have. He ended up turning it over in the sand dunes. Thank The Good Lord no one was hurt.

[@ballisticcoefficientdepend9811]

HOLY HELL I PISSED MY PANTS AFTER READING THIS...ON PURPOSE!!! LOL, I'm sorry, I would have tried not to laugh, but I would have pissed my pants and all over the room trying to hold back the laughter!

[@dassiemymusic3707]

Some other channel there is a plastic surgeon that says vaseline clogs your pores. So who is right/wrong? Personally I have been using petroleum jelly for years

[@christophertolhurst4918]

God bless you. Excellent video. Thanks. Peace be with you. Amen

[@debbiecurtis4021]

You can buy small round tins for about £1, these can be kept in a pocket or bag.

[@patrickkerner1471]

Fantastic fire starter in wet weather.

[@BonnieBlue2A]

When I was in college, I recall the several of the members of the university swim team covering their legs and arms with petroleum jelly to keep themselves warm from the cold water for multi-hour practice sessions. It wasn’t a small amount they used either. They put it on as thick as one would frost a cake.

[@SensiblePrepper]

Good point, Thanks

[@richardelliott9511]

After a life of swimming pool service, I will guarantee they were not making any friends with the pool operators. That stuff will make a mess out of a pool and the filter system and can totally ruin some types of filter elements!

[@williamgardner2739]

I use my petroleum jelly by smearing it round all my car door weather seals. It stops the door seals from freezing and tearing in severe frost.

[@stevec7081]

I use it to lube seals and orings in mechanic job. works great

[@eltenda]

Great video and tips...I use it on the gasket of my ammo cans

[@SensiblePrepper]

Thanks Brother! Yes, that's a good use for sure.

[@sta9706]

I love the firestarter tip !

[@godsservant6649]

Love the candle!! God bless you and yours!!

[@richardelliott9511]

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[@Ginx-pe4si]

When you're rebuilding an automatic transmission you can use vaseline to prelube alot of your parts

[@farwalker3672]

You can use petroleum jelly to treat your pets cracked paws or you around chapped feet. It’s also good for blisters and you can rub some into the shoe to help the blister.Speaking of which it will also remove foot odor. One use that I don’t see mentioned very often is putting a dab under each nostril when you are exposed to foul smells like a decaying body.

[@toddk9044]

FarWalker you ever use petroleum jelly under your nose to reduce foul smells? Vicks vapor rub works a hell of a lot better.

[@farwalker3672]

Todd K you’re absolutely right. I was just limiting my comment to generic petroleum jelly since that was the topic of the video. That being said, the smell is still disgusting. 😷, finally, you do need to be careful using Vicks vapor rub around your nostrils. It ccontains campor which can be toxic if it ccontacts your mucous membranes or enters through a cut. Vicks vapor rub is a petroleum jelly based Ointment.

[@SensiblePrepper]

Thanks for the additions Brother!

[@jasonchristian958]

I always used it on my black leather Nike sneakers... Would clean all the dirt off, plus would shine them up to look new 👍

[@themetrologist215]

I didn't know about using it as a candle. Nice!

[@ScottyM1959]

The idea of making fire starter is great but the oils/chemicals that make it so good will eventually break down the plastic bag. I bought a couple of Tim's of Altoids and put my petroleum jelly soaked cotton balls and put them in the tins then put them in a Ziploc bag. I keep 2 tins in my get home/EDC bag.

[@toddk9044]

ScottyM1959 prescription bottles work great too.

[@ScottyM1959]

Todd K true but the Altoids tins are flat and for me more easily organized because of shape and thickness.

[@peacebewithyou81]

Exceptionally great info