Alternative use for Talcum?

elsbels_3

I always take talc on holiday because it has so many uses.

It is brilliant for removing sand from feet by just liberally shaking it all over and rubbing the sand off.

Also good for changing after swimming when you are never able to get completely dry.

Shake talc into a rubber swimming hat to make it easier to get on and off.

Similarly use it to get a wet suit on more easily.

It is also very effective if you have children who suffer from car sickness. On a long journey if someone is sick in the car, covering the vomit with talc absorbs the moisture, making it easier to remove and it also absorbs the smell wonderfully.

skintandsad

I have successfully used talc to remove grease from clothes - even old stains. My daughter had a beautiful party dress, and came back from a party looking like she'd rolled in a tub of lard! I washed the dress as hot as I could but it remained covered in greasy stains. So I rubbed in persil liquid and tried again. Nope still greasy!
Then I decided to try talc - having read about its absorbency - this was a last resort before dress goes in bin.
I covered the dress in talc - obviously you only need to cover the greasy areas, but like i say - her dress was covered in grease; and rubbed the talc well into the stain - don't be shy - lots of talc is needed.
Then I left the dress overnight to let the talc work its magic.
The next day - I washed the dress - once again as hot as it would take and was amazed when it dried because every last bit of the grease had gone!

It definately worked on the chiffon type material of her dress - I have never tried it on cotton etc, but I'm sure it would work just as well.

I have also only tried it on butter - ie, clear grease stains - don't know how it would cope with coloured oils like curry stains etc. Perhaps someone could try and let me know!!!

Oh the magic of talc :rotfl:

markfieldpete

Hello any caravanners out there! If you have trouble getting your awning into the awning rail forget expensive so-called specialist lubricants. Give the corded bit of the awning a good coating of talc and it will slip through like magic.
Cheers

Pete

sammyjammy

Talc is only a problem if you use it in and around "personal" areas.

mapcr77

You can use it to clean cuddly toys. Same as with carpet, just sprinkle over leave for a while and then shake or vacuum off, and they're as good as new!

acwalters

Steel wrote: »

You can use it for soaking up an oil spill. A small one obviously not a North sea type affair.

With the amount of talc being purchased right now, I think we (together) could clean up a North sea type affair

chattyone13

Put a tin in your holiday suitcase. Next time you are on the beach with lots of sand in your toes just shake some talc on them and rub it off and the sand is gone and your feet dry...:cool:

Mr._Red_Shoes

scottw wrote: »

Talc used to be very popular for dancing (good lubricant on wooden dancefloors) - I'll have to give it another go and help shed a couple of pounds - saves paying for gym membership!

I always carry talc in my dancing bag, but a word of warning. Only put it on a clean floor that needs a little lubricant. Putting it on a dusty floor has the reverse effect to that required!

dahjoh

An obvious one I know but it really helps get dressed more comfortably after a swim when you're in a hurry

digit_2

since the 1950's I have always packed talcum powder because I hate putting on shoes when sand is still between my toes. One holiday in Greece I showed the younger generation how easily ants could easily be controlled.
My extra tip is to sprinkle talc around newly planted seeds and keep renewing it if it rains until growth is well established. Slugs and snails do not like talc.