5 Creative Uses for Olive Oil

Olive oil is well-known for its heart-healthy properties, but it has plenty of other uses, too.

Shine Stainless Steel. If you want to brighten your stainless pots, pans, and utensils, drop a bit of olive oil on a clean rag and start rubbing!

Easy Clean-Up. Olive oil rubbed or sprayed on cooking utensils before using will help prevent sticking.

Protection From Jalapenos. Coat your hands in a light layer of olive oil before handling jalapenos, and the irritating oils won't penetrate your skin.

Kitty Care. A teaspoon of olive oil added to your cat's food will help prevent hairballs.

Soothe Earache. Olive oil, especially garlic infused olive oil, is exceptionally effective at easing earaches. Simple warm the olive oil to a lukewarm temperature and drop a few drops into the troubled ear.