4. Helps in treating toenail fungus

In case your toenail is infected with fungus, you need to rub Vicks VapoRub on those infected nails 2-3 times a day for as long as it is required.

Use Vicks VapoRub as an ointment and apply it on the affected toenail every night before going to sleep, cover it with gauze and then wear your socks. Repeat this procedure till your nail turns dark and the infected toenail grows out.

Once the nail grows out, cut off the dark part. Keep doing this till you get rid of the entire infected nail. One word of caution is that you have to be sure your toenail is completely dry before applying Vicks VapoRub. This is the best way to use Vicks VapoRub for toenail fungus.

5. Takes care of cracked heels

Vicks VapoRub can help you get rid of cracked heels. Apply Vicks as an ointment to the balls and heels of your feet, and then keep massaging over the damaged area. Keep repeating this procedure almost every day before going to sleep, then put your socks on and go to sleep. Make sure to use old socks as they will smell very strongly of methanol. Due to its active components like camphor, methanol and turpentine oil, it helps in keeping the moisture locked and trapped and helps in healing. Next day, rinse your feet with lukewarm water and scrub with pumice stone to get rid of dead cells. Apply a foot moisturiser after this. Keep repeating this process till you get rid of cracked and painful heels.

6. Helps in repelling bugs

It is suggested to use Vicks VapoRub in clothing lines and skin to keep away bugs and flies. The strong scent of the cream helps in keeping these bugs at bay. You can also keep an open jar of Vicks VapoRub in the area affected the most by the bugs. It is a perfect replacement for insect repellents. It is an extremely effective and eco-friendly trick that you can use to get rid of those bugs and flies. And if you get bitten by the bugs anyway, try applying some of this ointment onto the affected area for immediate relief from itching and pain.