Today I'm showing you everything you can do on a daily basis with cornstarch.
Because you may not know it, but this product does not only make cakes moist.
Cornstarch also replaces many very expensive household and cosmetic products!
Natural deodorant, non-chemical stain remover, biodegradable multipurpose cleaner...
This is what this versatile and inexpensive product promises you if you know how to use it.
And I know exactly how to best use cornstarch and I can tell you that I'm thrilled.
Discover the 17 surprising uses of cornstarch at home. Watch:
Got an ink or blood stain on a piece of clothing?
No problem. Cornstarch is here to clean all that.
In a little water, mix cornstarch until you create a paste.
Apply this paste directly to the stain, let dry in the sun and brush.
If necessary, repeat the process then wash the garment as usual.
How is it possible that cornstarch removes stains are you going to tell me?
Simply because starch is an excellent degreaser and stain remover.
That's why you can make dishwashing liquid from potato peelings!
Cornstarch also removes all kinds of stains from carpets and rugs.
To do this, sprinkle the powder on the stain, rub with a clean cloth and leave to act for 15-20 minutes.
Then just vacuum and no more stains!
If there are grease stains on the walls or on the floors, cornstarch can also remove them.
Proceed in the same way as for the treatment of stains on the carpet.
Apply the powder with a cloth, leave to act, wipe and you're done!
Cornstarch is excellent when it comes to finishing off the shine of certain materials.
For example, to polish your furniture well after waxing it, rub some cornstarch on it.
Then clean with a soft cloth.
The surface of the furniture becomes shiny again in an instant, because the cornstarch helps to remove the excess wax.
The same method also works for car polishing.
Apply cornstarch to the body after polish and buff with a clean or microfiber cloth.
You have just given a second life to titin.
You can also use cornstarch to restore the shine to your silverware.
The magic formula does not change.
In a little water, mix cornstarch to obtain a paste.
Rub this paste on the silverware, let it dry, wipe off the paste and buff the surface with a soft cloth.
And I don't know if you knew this, but baking soda also cleans silverware really well.
How many times have your shoelaces tied?
And how many times have you tangled the cords of a bag or a jacket?
It happens to me all the time, and it's very irritating.
Well, stop getting upset.
By sprinkling the knot with starch, the fabric glides better and relaxes enough for gentle detangling.
Children often have a favorite stuffed animal that they take everywhere.
The problem is that this cuddly toy gets dirty very quickly and sometimes gives off a rather dubious smell.
To keep your child hugging their essential teddy, just do this.
Put the plush in a bag with a little cornstarch, close it tightly and shake vigorously.
Then leave the stuffed animal in the bag for 24 hours and then remove the cornstarch grains using a small vacuum cleaner.
Cornstarch absorbs both greasy soil and bad odors.
Your stuffed animals are shiny again;they look like new without being put in the washing machine.
If you sweat a lot during physical activity, dust your armpits with cornstarch.
This powder prevents excessive sweating and at the same time eliminates the smell of sweat.
In the same way, cornstarch removes odors from gym bags and shoes.
You should also know that a really cheap roll-on deodorant can be made very easily.
All you need is a little baking soda and cornstarch; click here to learn how.
Finally, another clever alternative, that of making this homemade deodorant cream with nothing but natural products:
Cornstarch, coconut oil and baking soda.
Here is the cheap and super effective recipe against perspiration.
Bath pebbles, also called bath bombs, are very easy to make yourself.
With just a few ingredients like baking soda and citric acid, expect lots of bubbles!
Of course, cornstarch is one of the essential ingredients in the magic recipe.
Indeed, corn starch gives more consistency to the envelope and prevents the formation of bubbles too quickly.
Before hiking, always dust your socks with cornstarch.
Because after hours of walking, nothing is worse than having socks that rub your feet raw.
Cornstarch reduces this friction, which prevents blisters and all kinds of sores.
Cornstarch is also a valuable solution when the crotch gets a little too hot.
It happens that the skin of the thighs comes into contact and this creates redness.
Cornstarch, much like the effect of talc, prevents chafing.
Finally, cornstarch serves as a powder for baby's sore buttocks.
Cornstarch is actually much better and more natural than conventional store-bought powder.
It is unscented and contains no additives.
A tanning session turned into a huge sunburn?
Are you also a real mosquito or other insect bait?
In both cases, the skin is irritated, very red and often very painful.
Well, know that cornstarch relieves all these ailments.
Make a paste of starch and water and spread on all affected areas.
When dry, rinse gently with lukewarm water.
With this grandmother's recipe, relief is felt immediately.
In addition, this potion provides additional hydration allowing the skin to regenerate more quickly.
Your hair is in a mess, but you don't have time to wash and take care of it?
Simply sprinkle a little starch on it, leave it on for a good 5 minutes then brush vigorously.
Your hair will become vigorous and shiny again!
Besides, know that you can use the same method on your dog.
Sprinkle starch on his fur then brush.
Your favorite animal's fur shines again without getting it wet!
More broadly, this type of shampoo, called dry, is useful on many occasions.
Especially when you're short on time.
Cornstarch isn't just for making deodorant or dry shampoo.
It can also be used as a basic ingredient to make a totally natural shampoo.
For this you only need a few chestnuts and cornstarch.
You see, nothing too complicated.
Are your shirts and other linen or cotton clothes particularly wrinkled?
Make a cornstarch-based spray so they easily spring back into shape.
In a spray bottle, mix a tablespoon of starch in half a liter of water.
If you wish, you can also add a few drops of your favorite perfume or essential oil.
Before ironing your laundry, spray it with this solution.
Ironing is clearly made easier and your clothes finally regain their hold.
Fans of belote and rummy know the problem well.
With use, playing cards become dirty and greasy.
Not great when it comes to distributing them well.
Well cornstarch saves you the day, that's the case.
Put the cards in a bag, add the cornstarch and shake vigorously.
Let it sit for a while and then wipe it off with a dry cloth.
The cards no longer stick and become like new again.
To make your windows and mirrors shine again, prepare a homemade starch-based cleaner.
Besides the starch, all you need is a little vinegar, hot water and a spray bottle.
Once mixed, spray directly onto the glass surface and clean with a damp cloth.
Dry with a microfiber cloth and find sparkling mirrors without any trace.
The degreasing effect of starch perfectly complements the properties of water and vinegar.
You can also use this equally effective variant.
Have you just discovered that cockroaches and other disgusting insects have taken up residence in your kitchen?
To get rid of it, mix equal parts cornstarch and plaster.
Knowing that these beasts get in through gaps or joints in the walls...
...Plug up any cracks they could squeeze through.
Our little potion scares them away and you're not about to see them again.
Are you looking for a quality, inexpensive and environmentally friendly scouring powder?
You will certainly not find it in traditional shops!
Instead, do it yourself by following the following magic formula:
Mix 50 g of baking soda, 1 tablespoon of citric acid and 1 teaspoon of cornstarch.
This is the explosive cocktail for a powerful and totally natural scouring powder.
Hardly any place other than the toilet is so susceptible to germs and dirt.
The toilet bowl is a sensitive place that should therefore be cleaned regularly.
Clean yes, but not anyhow and especially not with commercial chemicals.
Instead, prefer natural recipes that are just as effective.
Mix, for example, 2 tablespoons of cornstarch and 2 of citric acid.
Add 10 ml of ecological liquid soap or organic dishwashing liquid.
Top it all off with 500 ml of cold water and 100 ml of boiled water.
And here you are equipped with a very powerful 100% ecological toilet cleaner!
There you go, you now know all the benefits and uses of cornstarch :-)
You especially know how to use it to clean everything in the house.
You can even make children's glue as explained here.
Easy, practical and effective, isn't it?
In addition, this type of flour is not expensive and can be found everywhere.
In traditional shops such as Carrefour, Leclerc, Lidl, Intermarché, Auchan, Aldi, Amazon...
And even in organic stores such as Naturalia, Biocoop...
So no more excuses to use chemicals; replace them all with cornstarch!
