Hi, I'm Brynn Mannino, assistant editor for WomansDay.com and you're watching Five Ways. On this show, we'll show you how to use an ordinary item in an extraordinary way. Today's item aspirin. Did you know aspirin is a type of salicylic acid, which is an effective antifungal cleaning and antiinflammatory agent. Here are five ways to put it to good use around the house. Tip 1: Remove sweat stains. Make a paste out of ground aspirin and water and spread it over the yellowed area before laundering. Aspirin is an effective cleaning agent, working the same way as other acidic substances like lemon juice and vinegar do. Tip 2: Soothe mosquito bites. To tame itching caused by a mosquito or insect bite, rub a dampened aspirin over the inflamed area until discomfort subsides. Tip 3: Keep soil fresh. To keep your garden thriving, add one aspirin per gallon of watering water to prevent fungus from growing around the roots of plants. The treatment will also result in longer-lasting flowers once the blooms are cut. Tip 4: Combat light cases of dandruff. To remove pesky, dry skin flakes from your scalp, crush two aspirin tablets and add them to a dab of shampoo before washing hair as usual. Tip 5: Remove rust spots. Has the shaving cream can left ugly rust spots on your tub? Crush 1 or 2 aspirins and wet the stained area, then sprinkle the powder on the rust and let it sit for 10 minutes before wiping away with a damp sponge. This is Brynn and you just watched Five Ways.