Honey is a household favorite. People use it to sweeten their tea, add flavor to their toast, and make bread, but did you know that it has practical uses as well? It can be a household helper and is used for many medicinal and beauty purposes. September is National Honey Month. It’s the perfect time to find some handy uses for this pantry staple.


Have you always wanted to make safe and healthy cough remedies for your family? Or maybe you want to save money on the shampoo and body wash you use every day by making your own. Where do you start? We’ve spent hours flipping through Pinterest to find you the best in homemade honey goods. You don’t have to be an expert to make these useful products. All you have to do is pick up a couple of ingredients and have some fun in the kitchen.

Here are the top 10 household uses for honey.

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Flypaper

Honey is a great tacky substance for homemade flypaper. Hang it from the ceiling or attach the paper to a straw and stand it in your favorite houseplant to get rid of pests.


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Sore throat remedies

For a healthy way to relieve your family’s sore throats during flu season, try these homemade cough drops and throat spray.


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Shampoo

This homemade shampoo uses olive oil and honey to condition your hair lightly, as well as the soap to wash it.


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Body wash

This honey body wash is scented with various essential oils for a lovely smell and moisturizes with coconut oil.


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Foaming hand soap

This foaming hand soap with honey uses almond oil to nourish your hands while washing.


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Blackhead remover

This honey lemon blackhead remover is great for your skin. Just rub it on and then rinse with warm water.


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Honey face mask

This Pinterest link leads to five different honey facial masks and suggests which essential oils to use for different skin types. From having calming qualities to banishing acne and dark spots, you’re bound to find a mask that works for you.


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Cough syrup

This simple honey cough syrup tastes great so it’s easy to get kids to take their medicine. It’s also completely safe, so it can be administered as often as necessary.


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Honey mint mouthwash

This mouthwash made with honey fights bad breath with peppermint and lemon oils.


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Hair gel

This flax seed hair gel with honey gives you hold without crunching or flaking. Use if after your homemade shampoo to nourish dry hair and scalp.