Talcum powder, more popularly known as baby powder, is more than just a refreshing way to relieve from sweats, it has a lot of uses in your home. Read these tips and take your talcum powder to the next level.

Shoe refresher – To keep shoes—especially sneakers—dry and comfortable, lightly powder the insides with talcum powder.

Glove aid – Dust the insides of rubber gloves with talcum powder to help them slip on easier.

Grease absorber – Cover grease stains on your carpet with talcum powder and let it sit as the powder absorbs the grease. Vacuum after a few hours.

Hair wash – When camping and there is no water in sight, you can use talcum powder to dry-wash hair. Rub into hair and just brush them out.

Shaving aid – When shaving with an electric razor, lightly sprinkle legs or face with talcum powder to prevent friction burns.

Necklace untangler – Dusting talcum powder over a knot of chain necklace makes untangling easier. For really sticky knots, use a safety pin to help dislodge them.

Baking tool – Use can use leftover talcum powder bottle as a flour sprinkler on counters and dough when baking. Be sure to take the top off and run the bottle through the dishwasher first, otherwise your baked goods could end up tasting like talc.