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" Learn how to make the most of common household items, like hair dryers, dryer sheets and toothpicks, when you watch our 5 Ways video series! Each week, we feature a different item, which you most likely have lying around the house, and show you five new uses for it\u2014surprising even the most savvy homemaker. For instance, did you know the absorbent powders in sidewalk chalk can soak up stains on clothing? Or that dryer sheets can calm frizzy-hair flyaways? Today, tune in to our latest installment, in which WomansDay.com Assistant Editor Brynn Mannino demonstrates five new ways to put olive oil to use.      Tips from the Video 1. Get smooth gams. Out of shaving cream again? No problem. Olive oil is a natural lubricant, and can provide a close shave when used in place of cream. Plus, the thin layer of residue left behind will help moisturize your freshly shaven skin.  2. Make stainless steel sparkle. Many cleaning standbys, such as ammonia, contain harsh chemicals that can eat through the protective coating of stainless steel, leaving it vulnerable to corrosion. Next time your steel needs a shine-up, use olive oil instead to remove streaks without stripping the alloy. 3. Help prevent hairballs in cats. Edible oils\u2014like olive, flaxseed or fish oil\u2014help lubricate a cat&amp;#039;s throat and intestines, assisting any swallowed fur through their digestive system. The remedy calls for 1/8 to 1/4 tsp, which you can add to your cat&amp;#039;s night-time food. 4. Silence squeaky doors. Got a creaky door that you&amp;#039;d love to quiet? Lubricate the hinges by applying a small dab of olive oil to a cloth, then wiping the top of the hinges, ensuring the oil continuously runs down the side each time the door is opened and closed. 5. Pre-coat kitchen measuring tools for easy cleanup. When a recipe calls for sticky substances like honey, grain mustards and sugar syrups, coat the insides of measuring cups and spoons with olive oil before using. The ingredients will easily slide out into the desired dish, plus cleanup will be a breeze. "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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