Potatoes can be not only a tasty side dish or main course. They have many unexpected properties that can help in everyday life. We will tell you about the most interesting life hacks using potatoes!
1. Pain Relief for Burns
If you have a minor burn, potato can be your savior. Its cooling and moisturizing properties promote quick healing. Here are a few ways to use potato in this case:
Cut a fresh tuber in half and apply it to the affected area. Change the halves as they dry out.
Grate a small piece of potato and apply the resulting mass to the burn.
Potato juice can be used to treat small thermal or chemical burns to relieve pain, reduce redness, and remove blisters.
2. Cleaning Hands
If your hands got dirty while cooking, for example, with beets or turmeric, washing such stains with regular soap and water can be difficult. Take a small piece of potato and rub it on your hands — it will help effectively remove the dirt!
3. Removing Rust
To get rid of rust on metal items, rub them with a piece of potato: it contains oxalic acid, which is present in many cleaning agents. If the rust is strong, add a little salt to the potato. But first, test this remedy on a small area to ensure that the salt does not damage the metal!
4. Restoring Shine to Silverware
Wiping dull silverware with cut potato is a great eco-friendly cleaning method without chemicals. This will help restore your dishes to their original appearance. For best results, soak the items in the water left after boiling potatoes for an hour. Then simply wipe the silver with a soft cloth.
5. Plant Propagation
Gardeners recommend inserting plant cuttings into a potato and then planting the whole vegetable in the ground. The nutrients in the potato will help provide moisture and nourishment to the growing flowers, increasing the chances of successful rooting of the cuttings.
6. Cleaning Glass Surfaces
Remove stubborn stains from glass and mirrors using half a raw potato: just rub the soiled area and then wipe away the residue with a clean cloth. No streaks will be left, and you will forget about expensive window cleaning products!
7. Removing Excess Salt
If you accidentally oversalted soup or another dish, don't be upset! Cut the potato into cubes and add it to the dish while it cooks — it will absorb the excess salt and save your culinary attempt.
