Oh, I totally use aspirin. Its not completely salicylic acid, sal is derived from it, its exfoliating and a great anti irritant which is great. Toothpaste I've read doesn't kill bacteria etc in reviews... on deodorant.. I can't imagine.. especially if you mean aluminum, which keeps perspiration from coming out of the pore and can clog pores.. for ACV, I've never tried that one. For polysporin, petrolatum doesn't really clog pores or mineral oil actually, but it does keep skin from breathing, which is good for healing, it makes it occlusive so germs can't get in - but for blackheads or whiteheads, it definitely wouldn't help. Besides that, the antibiotics in it can prevent secondary infections and kill bacteria and keep it from scarring. It shouldn't be the main treatment for acne or for acne that isn't really red and pussy /oozing. But just for those, to heal faster, and prevent infection. I have a zeno at home, its annoying to use but works good only for the small ones, but for my big ones..the only thing that works is alternating benzoyl peroxide and polysporin. Of course you have to wahs the polysporin off REALLY well to let the benzoyl peroxide penetrate after that.