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There is a bit of starch in every household that you can use at any time, but few people buy it in bulk. However, my neighbor recently stocked up on a large supply of starch, which made me wonder what he was doing with it. Once I found out all the things he uses it for, I was surprised at how versatile and practical it can be. Below I’ll show you why it’s worth having more potato starch at home!
1. Skin care
Starch can become your secret helper for beautiful skin. It can be used as an excellent mask for oily facial skin. Just dissolve 2 tablespoons of starch in half a glass of warm water and add a bit of moisturizer. Apply to the face and after 20 minutes rinse off with plenty of water. Repeat this procedure three times a week and the results won’t take long to appear.
2. Window cleaner
Forget about expensive store-bought window cleaners. Mix a cup of vinegar, the juice of half a lemon, 1 cup of water and 2 tablespoons of starch. Pour the mixture into a spray bottle and use it as a window cleaner. Your windows will sparkle with cleanliness!
3. Polishing silverware
Starch also works great for polishing silver. Mix 4 tablespoons of starch with 50 ml of water, then rub the resulting paste onto the cutlery. Let it dry and wipe off the excess with a paper towel. Your silver will look like new!
4. For greasy stains
Grease stains on clothing don’t have to be a problem anymore. Dissolve 4 tablespoons of starch in 50 ml of milk and stir until you get a creamy paste. Apply it to the greasy stain and leave it to work overnight. The next day, vacuum up the excess and the stain should be gone.
5. Get rid of unpleasant shoe odor
Unpleasant shoe odor can quickly become a thing of the past. Just sprinkle a bit of starch into your shoes and leave it to work overnight. In the morning, shake out or vacuum the excess and the shoes will smell fresh again.
6. Easier ironing
Starch makes ironing easier. Dissolve a teaspoon of starch in two cups of water, pour into a spray bottle and spray onto clothing before ironing. The clothes will iron much more easily.
7. Against mold in old books
Old books can start to mold because of moisture. Just sprinkle a little starch between the pages, which will absorb moisture and thus prevent mold from forming.
8. Cleaning clothes
Starch is also great for cleaning clothes. Put dirty clothing (preferably one item at a time) into an airtight nylon bag and pour 2 cups of starch over it. Shake thoroughly so the starch gets everywhere, and leave it to work overnight. In the morning your clothes will be clean.
9. Easy untying of knots
If you’ve ever had an overly tightened knot, you know how difficult it can be to untie. Sprinkle it with a little starch, which will make it easier to loosen.
10. Cleaning the sofa
For a fresh, clean sofa mix a tablespoon of starch in a cup of water. Spray the mixture over the entire surface of the sofa and after a while wipe it down. The sofa will be like new!
Conclusion
Having discovered how versatile starch can be, I’m not surprised my neighbor bought such a supply. From skin care, through household cleaning to easing everyday tasks, starch has proven to be a real household treasure. Try some of these tricks and you’ll see how starch can make your life easier!
