7 Alternate Uses for K-Y Jelly You Probably Don't Know About!

Many people have undoubtedly been under the impression that K-Y Jelly is strictly for bedroom activities. Afterall, that's how it's advertised. Read this informative article and learn about 7 alternate uses for K-Y Jelly you probably don't know about!

Intro
According to Wikipedia.com, K-Y Jelly, (also known as Panitsa Jelly), has a long history that dates clear back to 1904. Van Horn & Sawtell, a New York City pharmaceutical and suture maker, put this lubricant on the market for surgical purposes. Johnson & Johnson, which began in 1886 as a company that produced sterile surgical dressings, acquired K-Y Jelly and added it to their product line. Today, K-Y Jelly is best known as being a personal lubricant.

7 Alternate Uses for K-Y Jelly You Probably Don't Know About!

1. Make Fake Glowing, Green Blood
If you're familiar with the 1987 sci-fi movie titled "Predator", which starred Arnold Schwarzenegger and Kevin Peter Hall, you saw K-Y Jelly being used in a most creative manner. To make Hall, who played the part of the Predator, "bleed" glowing, green blood when he was shot, the liquid from a Glow Stick was mixed together with K-Y Jelly. The mixture was then placed in packets, and was attached to Hall's body.

2. Remove Tight or Stuck-On Rings
Another alternate use for K-Y Jelly is to remove tight or stuck-on rings from your fingers. Simply place a dab of this lubricant on your finger right by the ring. Then, work it underneath the ring until it easily slides off your finger!

Since this product is water-based, it won't harm precious metals. However, when using K-Y Jelly for this purpose, be careful not to get it on valuable stones.

3. Lubricate Sticky Zippers
Have you got a sticky zipper on an article of clothing, on a sleeping bag, or even on your purse? Put a dab of K-Y Jelly inside the slider part. Then, slowly move the slider up the length of the zipper, and back down again. The zipper that didn't work smoothly should now glide effortlessly!

4. Loosen Sticky Price Tags and Product Labels
How many times have you purchased an item, took it home, and had to spend time scraping and picking the price tag or a product label off of it? Plenty of times, I'm sure! The next time you need to remove one of those stubborn tags or labels, grab your K-Y Jelly. Cover the tag or label with a light layer of the lubricant and let it set for a few minutes. Then, peel it right off!

Using K-Y Jelly is much safer than rubbing alcohol or lighter fluid as it's less likely to harm the product.

5. Untangle Knotted Jewelry Chains
Another alternate use for K-Y Jelly is to untangle knotted jewelry chains. Simply place a dab of this water-based lubricant directly on the knot. Then, gently roll it around between your finger and thumb until it loosens up and you can pull the knot apart.

6. Lubricate a Fishing Rod Reel
Part of maintaining your fishing rod reel is to keep it properly lubricated. Applying a light oil like K-Y Jelly to the working inner parts like the gears, shafts, rollers, hinges, switches, et cetera, will help keep them working smoothly. It will also extend the life of the parts. K-Y Jelly won't damage plastic or nylon gears, and other p arts too.

7. Shine Your Patent Leather
Although using petroleum jelly or a store-bought product is recommended to clean/condition your patent leather, if you need a shine in a hurry, K-Y Jelly can come to your rescue. A dab of K-Y Jelly and a soft cloth can clean and shine your shoes, bags and belts, et cetera, in no time at all!

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