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17 Vicks VapoRub Uses: Which Ones Actually Work?

The Good Steward

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We are breaking down 17 viral Vicks VapoRub hacks, myths, and home remedies to find out what actually works! Vicks VapoRub has been a medicine cabinet staple since the 1890s, but internet trends claim this simple jar can solve almost every problem in your home—from quick household fixes to costly medical issues.

Are these viral Vicks claims pure genius, or are some of them complete myths—and downright DANGEROUS?

In this video, we put 17 of the internet's biggest Vicks hacks to the test to separate fact from fiction. Learn which unexpected Vicks VapoRub tricks can save you a fortune (including one that solves a problem costing hundreds at the doctor), which everyday household uses are legit, and the dangerous Vicks myths you should NEVER try.

How many did you get right? Keep track of your score as you watch and drop your total in the comments!

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13 Comments

@EVTodd 22 hours ago

The scent of Vicks VapoRub brings back such wonderful memories of my childhood and raising my own children. I’ve always associated it with comfort, so I was genuinely surprised to learn about so many new uses for it—as well as the things we should definitely avoid doing with it! Thank you for the informative video.

@leesmith5419 17 hours ago (edited)

a timely video with winter coming up excellent though I knew most of these. I did not know the number one and I need that so thank you.

@julieliner1498 16 hours ago

One of my favorite items EVER

@heideleskun 14 hours ago

For the rings if you Don't have Vicks a little dish soap works as well then hot water in a small bowl to clean the ring before you put it back on

@daveseibert9390 13 hours ago

There is actually a "connection" between the bottom of your feet and your lungs,....as well as every other organ. Study up "steward"! Any reflexology chart will show the connection and location.

@patriciastorms2147 19 minutes ago

So what about as sore muscle rub. 🤔

@harryhoesch3793 16 hours ago

#8 the girl friends cat tears up the furniture. Banishing both is the best remedy.

@sheryllknapp9803 20 hours ago

Mom put it in a vaporizer not a humidifier, at least as far as I know it was a hot air machine or on my chest

@JohnHamesTN 21 hours ago

In law enforcement, we used it a little dab under each nostril when we were dealing with dead bodies. It sure help with that odor

@destresswithyoga 20 hours ago

Interesting! Do you know if putting cotton balls of Vick’s in many areas inside an RV while it’s being stored for the winter, if it will deter mice? (asking for a friend 😂) ❤❤❤

@WilliamJ.-jg3ym 18 hours ago

My research shows that for toenail fungus, daily Vicks VapoRub is effective for less than 30% of the people who try it. Gotta do daily for maybe a solid year. If you've got the discipline and don't want to spend big bucks at the podiatrist, give it a shot. I am. Hoping I'm one of the quarter percent it works for. I put the VapoRub over my big toe toenail fungus every night then go to bed. Eleven more months to go. 🤞(sigh)