20 practical ways to use starch. You had no idea about this!

Starch, familiar to many, has many useful properties. From time to time, of course, he takes part in culinary experiments, but the rest of the time he stands in a jar among other non-perishable products. But this magical white powder can be used for a variety of purposes, some of which you did not even suspect. Believe me, this article will make you look at starch in a new way.

Starch is a natural abrasive that will noticeably facilitate window washing. In addition, it is very small, so if you add it to the window cleaner, you will get windows without streaks.

Just add a little starch to the water, and your silverware will shine and delight the eye like new.

To get rid of greasy stains on the carpet, sprinkle them with starch. When the dirt is absorbed, simply vacuum the carpet. If the stain is particularly difficult, use a slurry of starch and gasoline (1:1).

If you are burned or bitten by some harmful insect, mix starch with water and rub the skin with this mixture. When everything is dry, you will feel much better. Starch is not only rich in calcium, but also helps to cope with skin irritation. Sprinkle starch on problem areas before putting on clothes.

If old sneakers smell, put starch in them and leave them overnight. The smell will be absorbed. Before you put on your shoes, do not forget to pour out the starch!

Starch spray is an aerosol that facilitates the ironing process, aromatizes and softens linen. In order not to buy this expensive tool in the store, you can take distilled water, pour it into a spray bottle and add starch there at the rate of 1 tablespoon of starch per 1 glass of water. You can also add aromatic herbs or aromatic oils there. When the starch is dissolved in water, the spray is ready for use.

If your cards have become sticky, put them in an airtight bag with starch, shake, knock down the starch, and voila! — you are ready to go all-in.

This life hack is like a carpet trick: just sprinkle starch on a dirty spot on a leather jacket or a leather sofa. Leave it overnight and then wipe off the starch with a damp cloth or paper towel.

Mix starch with a few drops of your favorite essential oil, shake well and get a quick result — a fragrant body powder without any harmful ingredients.

Put your favorite doggie, teddy bear or whoever you have in a paper bag with starch. Shake and leave overnight. In the morning, just walk over the toy with a vacuum cleaner, and it will be like new!

Pour a little starch into the eggs before beating them, and you will notice a significant difference. Scrambled eggs will look like little egg clouds.

Mix equal amounts of starch and water and use this mixture to clean dirty wooden furniture.

Old books are works of art, but over the years a lot of smells get eaten into them. A little starch will help fix this.

Sprinkle starch on the roots of your hair and just comb it if you don't have time to go to the shower!

Sprinkle starch on the floor, sweep it, and starch will fill all the cracks. This will help reduce the volume of creaking floors from deafening to tolerable.

Bathe your baby in a bath with starch, and the skin irritation from the diaper will be removed by hand.

With the help of starch, you can thicken the sauce. In addition, it does not contain gluten!

Starch can be used when grooming pets on the principle of dry shampoo: it must be applied to the wool, then comb it with a brush. The dirt will go away with the starch.

If you prefer natural hygiene products, anoint your armpits with medical alcohol to block the smell, and then sprinkle with starch to keep the skin dry. And no chemicals!

If the marshmallows in the bag stick together, you need to add a little starch and shake. As a result, the sweet treat will separate without compromising the taste and shape.