Olive oil hacks: The 9 household uses for olive oil - from face masks to furniture polish

Furniture Polish

Leather and wood can be polished and conditioned with olive oil.

When cleaning wood, use three tablespoons of olive oil and one of white vinegar and apply using a soft cloth in a circular motion.

Use pure olive oil and dab with a soft cloth onto scratches in leather.

Use a circular motion to shine the entire sofa, chair, or whatever leather item it is you’re cleaning.

Hair mask

Olive oil is thought to condition the hair, prevent split ends and breakage, and soften and strengthen your tresses, so why not make a hair mask out of it?

Mix together two tablespoons of olive oil and mashed ripe avocado and apply the mixture to the ends of your hair after shampooing.

Leave it on for 45 minutes and rinse and condition your hair as normal.