Though it has long been a medicine-cabinet fixture, household uses for Vaseline—including furniture maintenance and DIY repairs—show that the petroleum jelly deserves a place in your toolbox, too.

While Vaseline is safe for consumption, it’s recommended for topical use only and shouldn’t be eaten. It also can emit flammable vapors if heated above 400 degrees, so it’s safe for hot ...

When it comes to health and beauty products, few are as commonly used as petroleum jelly.Often referred to by the brand name Vaseline, petroleum jelly has been around a long time.In the 1850s, oil ...