Potato starch is an inexpensive product that is still used in the food industry and cooking, in medicine and cosmetology. Many do not even suspect that thanks to starch, you can cope with household problems, instead of expensive chemicals. And the result will be no worse.
Cutlery
Silver spoons and forks quickly become dirty, dull, and lose their original shine. Use the following simple methods to restore the former beauty of the dishes:
- Add 2 teaspoons of starch to the water. Soak the items. After some time, wash the devices with a regular detergent.
- Make a paste of water and starch powder. Apply it to cutlery with a damp cloth. Wait until the mixture dries and polish the cutlery.
Blood stains
It is unpleasant to see blood stains on a snow-white tablecloth or towel. Do not try to remove them with hot water if there is starch in the house. Make a gruel from it and apply it to the stains. Scrape off the dried crust with a knife, then wash the item in the usual way.
Sunburn
Creams, ointments, and dairy products are good at relieving the discomfort after summer burns. But if you have starch on hand, it will help soothe the pain and relieve irritation. Make a gruel from starch and water. Apply it to the burnt areas. Soon you can forget about the problem.
Greasy stains
Starch copes well with greasy stains on clothes. Method for removing stains:
- Combine a quarter of a glass of milk with 4 tablespoons of starch.
- The resulting paste is applied to the stains and left overnight.
- In the morning the paste is removed.
Starch gruel is used to clean grease from countertops, stoves, and walls.
Carpet
The carpet gets the worst of it. Animal hair, children's pranks, greasy stains, dirty shoes leave marks and unpleasant odors. There are other means to save a carpet product. But safe and cheap starch is more suitable. The stains are sprinkled with powder. Wait 10-15 minutes. Remove remaining dirt with a vacuum cleaner.
Smell in shoes
Tight shoes, low-quality leather, and other reasons lead to the appearance of an unpleasant odor in shoes or sneakers. In the evening, generously cover the inside of the shoes with starch. Thanks to its absorbent properties, the odor will be eliminated overnight. In the morning, all you have to do is shake out your shoes well and put them on safely.
Ironing
If you mix 2 cups of water and 1 tsp. starch and spray it on the item from a spray bottle; ironing it will be much easier and faster. And the folds will turn out perfect.
Window glass
To make cleaning window glass easier, starch is chosen as an abrasive. Mix the following ingredients:
- vinegar - 1 glass;
- water – 1 glass;
- starch - 2 tbsp. spoons;
- juice of ½ lemon.
The composition is poured into a spray bottle and applied to the glass. Wipe the surface. The resulting windows are streak-free.
Cleaning toys and animals
The toys are placed in a paper bag. Add starch. Shake the bag well and leave overnight. In the morning, toys are vacuumed. The toys will be like new, clean and tidy.
Cleaning your favorite animal's fur is easy. Apply the powder evenly to the coat, then comb out the remaining starch along with the dirt. The powder will prevent your pet from coming into contact with chemicals.
Old books
If stored incorrectly for a long time, books become covered with plaque and mold. The folios are sprinkled with starch, which will absorb moisture and unpleasant odors.
Culinary tricks
The dish will turn out tasty and fluffy if you add 1 tsp per 4 eggs. starch.
Vegetable sauce is made thicker by adding starch instead of flour.
Sticky marshmallows, marmalade, and candies are restored with starch. Confectionery products are transferred to a bag with powder. Shake lightly several times. The adsorbent absorbs moisture, and the candies lag behind each other.
How to make starch from potatoes:
- potatoes are peeled;
- grated;
- gauze is placed in the sieve;
- mashed potatoes on it;
- the mass is washed with water;
- the water is drained;
- the product is dried.
Starch solves many everyday problems without causing any harm. It is useful for people who are allergic to chemicals. It is easy to prepare and easy to use at home. And the results from use are encouraging.
