Did you know that mayonnaise is used for more than just cooking?
This is a universal tool that can be used for many other (and sometimes very unusual) purposes in everyday life and beyond.
What can this popular sauce do?
7 uses of mayonnaise that every housewife should know about
1. Giving shine to artificial plants.
If you have artificial plants at home that need urgent cleaning, mayonnaise and a dry cloth will come to the rescue.
Apply a small amount of mayonnaise to a cloth and polish the leaves with it. This will give them a shine and make the plant look like new.
2. Adding shine to fresh flowers.
The method given in the first paragraph applies not only to artificial houseplants, but also to living ones - on them the shine will be even more pronounced. Of course, after polishing, the leaves should be thoroughly wiped with a clean dry cloth to remove excess product.
3. Polishing metal.
Do you have a stainless steel appliance or iron decorative element at home? It constantly shows fingerprints and smudges, which makes the product look unsightly. Apply a small amount of mayonnaise to a clean cloth and polish the appliance.
4. Polishing silver.
Put a spoon or two of mayonnaise in a bowl, put the silver in there. Leave for 10-15 minutes. Take the item out and wipe with a soft cloth. Rinse with water and dry.
5. Getting rid of chewing gum.
If you get chewing gum in your hair, don't immediately reach for the scissors. Instead, try mayonnaise. Rub it on the gum and the hair around it, then gently run your fingers through the strands. The gum should come off.
6. Removing glue from stickers.
Apply mayonnaise to the sticker glue, spread it over the surface and leave for 15-20 minutes. Then rinse with warm water. If necessary, the procedure can be repeated.
7. Eliminating creaking.
Applying a little mayonnaise to the hinges at the first sign of squeaking will help them work quietly. Simply apply a little sauce to the hinge and then turn it a few times. Clean the area with a paper towel or cloth to remove any residue.
The wonderful properties of mayonnaise are explained by the fact that it contains oil and vinegar, which give it certain properties.
For example, oil dissolves glue, acts as a lubricant and adds shine to the surface, and vinegar has cleaning properties.
