VapoRub was my mom’s go-to remedy whenever somebody in the family got sick. I’m pretty sure she still has a jar somewhere in the house just ready to be used when needed. But VapoRub is not only good to relieve head, throat, and chest stuffiness. As it turns out, there are a lot of alternative uses for it. Today, the product can be used to solve unusual problems we face on a regular basic. For instance, did you know that Vicks can also be used to keep pets away from certain areas of your home? Take a look: