Tip of the Day~~May 26, 2010 (ideas, fun, jokes, people)

[normie]

Mosquitoes are biting and you don't have any lotions or potions handy? A dab of one of these also works for itch relief:

1. Nail Polish
2. Strong tea mixed with rubbing alcohol. (Also, a hot tea bag pressed against the bite area works. Make it as hot as possible.)
3. Toothpaste (try it--it really works)
4. Mouthwash
5. Vinegar (apply directly to bite or take a hot bath with 2 cups of vinegar in the water)
6. Honey (has anyone tried this? I'm not sure I see why honey would work, but it was on the list so I'm including it.)
7. Underarm deodorant (solid or roll-on; apply directly to bite area). Now this one I've tried, and it works!
8. Rubbing alcohol
9. Ammonia
10. Lemon juice


Tip of The Day features ideas I hear about--not always ones I've tried. They sound good to me in theory and who knows--some of them (hopefully most of them) may be brilliant. Anyway, the point of this thread is to start some fun conversations. By all means jump in and add jokes, comments, and even your own tips, if you'd like.

[tasmtairy]

Think I'll put some toothpaste in my purse right now!! Thanks, Normie!

[Nomadicus]

I like the idea of rubbing the skeeters between my hands to get even...

[LaceyEx]

Great one-here the mosquito is our state bird!

[BigMike50]

Also:

1. Baking Soda & Water
2. Meat Tenderizer & Water
3. Salt & Water
4. Epsom Salt & Water (could also do this as a foot soak if it’s the ankle/foot area affected)
5. Tums Tablets: crush and add a few drops of water
6. Aspirin: crush then add a few drops of water
7. Aspirin – crush then apply a few drops of rubbing alcohol

1. Calamine Lotion
2. Benadryl Cream
3. Orajel
4. Anbesol
5. Caladryl
6. Vicks VapoRub
7. Preparation H
8. Lucas Papaw Ointment
9. Tiger Balm
10. Bag Balm

1. Tea Tree Oil
2. Lavender Oil
3. Witch Hazel
4. Cedar Oil

1. Lemon Juice
2. Lemon Slice
3. Lime Juice
4. Lime Slice
5. Banana Peel (rub inside of peel on bite)

1. Basil
2. Plantains (Plantago)

[GloryB]

I just stay inside.

[Gue]

Good Stuff!

Lots of mosquitos here!

[Caladium]

Originally Posted by normie

A dab of one of these also works for itch relief:

1. Nail Polish

LOL, too bad all I have is blood red nail polish. If I dabbed it on every bite I have people might wonder if I had the chicken pox! Maybe I should try the toothpaste? At least that way my bites will smell minty fresh.

[MistyVT]

Are these to prevent bites or to stop the itching?

[normie]

Originally Posted by MistyVT

Are these to prevent bites or to stop the itching?

I'm pretty sure it's only to stop the itching.