Try a new use for... Olive Oil

■ Olive oil makes a wonderful moisturising treatment for your hair. Just apply to your ends, wrap in a warm towel, leave for 20 minutes and rinse well.

■ If your cat is prone to hairballs, a few small drops of olive oil in their food will help keep their tummy hair-free.

■ Got a tricky zipper that just won’t do up? A f ew drops of olive oil rubbed over the zip and v oila! Good as new.