Corn flour is widely used in baking. It is valued for its high content of vitamins and microelements. Avid fishermen use it as a component of effective bait. But practical housewives have found many other ways to use corn flour at home.
Acne mask
Corn flour is often used in home beauty treatments. To tidy up your skin, mix the white of 1 egg with 2 tablespoons of flour. Apply the resulting mass to your face for 15-20 minutes and rinse with warm water.
Skin elasticity mask
Corn flour effectively tightens the skin. To prepare the mask you will need:
- 1 tbsp. spoon of corn flour;
- 1 tbsp. spoon of white clay;
- 2 words spoons of strong infusion of green tea;
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice.
First mix the dry ingredients, then add tea and juice. Apply the composition to a clean face for 20 minutes. Rinse with warm water and moisturize the skin with cream.
Cleanser
Washing with soap dries out delicate skin too much. To reduce the harmful effects of lye, mix your regular body wash with cornmeal to form a paste. This composition can be washed daily. A light scrub that gently removes dead skin cells. With regular use, the condition of the skin significantly improves.
Removing ink stains
In addition to cosmetic procedures, corn flour helps housewives in cleaning. To remove fresh ink stains, apply a paste of milk and corn flour to the stain.When the mixture is dry, brush off any remaining residue. The stain will noticeably lighten or disappear completely.
Oily stains on leather surfaces
Flour perfectly absorbs fat and moisture. To remove a greasy stain from leather furniture, sprinkle cornmeal on it and leave for several hours (preferably overnight). In the morning, brush off any remaining residue with a dry brush.
From mosquito bites
An ointment made from cornmeal and apple cider vinegar will help relieve the irritating itching from insect bites. Prepare the ointment and apply to the bite site, cover with a clean bandage. After a few minutes, the itching will subside.
Silver cleaning
An aqueous solution of corn flour will help restore the shine of silverware and jewelry. Mix water and flour in a deep bowl, leave the silver in the solution for several hours. After this, wipe the products with a soft cloth.
Shoe deodorant
Corn flour absorbs excess moisture and unpleasant odors from shoes. If you add a few drops of your favorite essential oil to the flour, your shoes will smell nice. Pour flour inside at night and shake it out in the morning.
Pet hair care
Cats hate bathing, but sometimes their fur needs to be brushed. Use cornmeal dry shampoo. Apply flour to the wool and brush well, combing out any remaining residue. The flour will collect excess sebum and dirt.
Creaking floors and furniture
Over time, old furniture and floors begin to creak. Flour will help remove this nasty sound. Sprinkle a little flour into the cracks and joints of the parts. The particles will reduce friction and the squeak will become quieter.
