Cover Bad Odors
You might not be able to avoid smelling unpleasant odors in the home. To cover them up temporarily, rub a small amount of VapoRub under your nose. It hides the odor, and you only smell the menthol. That way, you can deal with those nasty smells quickly.
Relieve Burns
Have you ever seen people with VapoRub ointment in their kitchen or a first-aid kit? Kitchen burns can happen at any time, and you can run cold water over the area and apply some VapoRub to the skin until the burn heals, which could take a few days.