1. Baby wipes. Great for taking off make up in a pinch, but it can also be used as a cleaner. I got hot pink lipstick on a brand new while silk shirt. Before I had a chance to freak out, my cousin dabbed a baby wipe on the stain and it completely removed it. If it can get lipstick off a silk top, then it can clean pretty much anything. 

2. Vaseline. This is a great multipurpose product that is also very cheap. It works as a nourishing lip balm, cuticle ointment and even eye makeup remover. Vaseline removes eye makeup without irritation and it promotes healthy eyelashes. 

3. Tooth brush. Besides a tool for cleaning your teeth, a toothbrush can clean your blow dryer. First, get a new toothbrush. I am not advocating you put your used toothbrush on your blow dryer. Have you ever looked at the back of your blow dryer and looked at all the dust that has built up? That dust prevents the air from circulating properly and leads to fried hair.

4. Hair mouse. My mother taught me this trick. If you notice your jewelry is looking dull before an event, and you don’t have jewelry cleaner, use a little hair mouse. There is a small enough alcohol content to make your jewelry shiny, but not enough to harm your jewelry. Make sure you are using the mouse on real metal, not costume jewelry from Forever 21. It will turn the costume jewelry green. 

5. Deodorant. This tip is going to sound really odd, but deodorant can prevent blisters on your feet.  Next time you have to wear heels buy a cheap stick of deodorant to rub on the back of your heels before you put on your five-inch stilettos or Sperrys.

6. Baby powder. We have all ruined clothes by dropping greasy food on ourselves. The best way to get the grease out is to put baby powder on the stain before washing it. Baby powder and dry shampoo can get the grease out of your hair and they can get the grease out of your clothes. I would not substitute powdered dry shampoo for baby powder, in this case, because dry shampoo often has added ingredients that could irritate the fabric. 

7. Nivea cream. I learned this tip in Florence when my mom was buying a leather purse. The lady in the store recommended cleaning the purse with plain Nivea cream with a plain white cloth to buff out scuffs. She said it is a gentle cleaner for the leather and keeps the leather moisturized. 

8. Dryer sheets. Not only do dryer sheets keep your clothes smelling great, but also they are great to put in your shoes to prevent odors. I use these in winter to remove static from my hair too.