Lifehacks with starch: tricks that every housewife should know

25.05.2023 12:49

Starch is in every kitchen and is often used in cooking. Experienced housewives know that it is a universal product and use it everywhere: to clean, wash, feed.

Here are some illustrative examples of where this natural product is used.

1. Removing stains from clothes

Mix starch with water and apply to the stain, leave for a few minutes, then wash as usual.

2. Cleaning carpets and upholstered furniture

Apply a small amount of starch to the surface and rub it in with a brush or sponge, then remove excess starch with a vacuum cleaner.

3. Removing odors from the refrigerator

Sprinkle a small amount of starch into the refrigerator and leave it overnight, then air it out in the morning.

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4. Cleaning glass

Apply starch to the glass and wipe it with a soft cloth or paper towel.

5. Removing glue and marker stains

Mix a small amount of water and starch to form a paste and apply to the stain, then wipe with a soft cloth.

6. Cleaning the keyboard

Mix some cornstarch and water to form a paste. Apply it to the keyboard and wipe it with a soft cloth or paper towel.

7. Removing adhesive residue from tape

Apply a small amount of water to the glue and mix it with starch until you get a paste. Apply it to the glue and leave it for a few minutes. Then remove the remaining glue with a soft cloth.

8. Rust removal

To clean metal surfaces, mix water and starch to form a paste, then apply it to the rusty areas. Leave for a few hours, then wipe with a damp cloth.

9. Removing ink from a pen

Apply a little water to the paper, then mix it with a little starch. When the ink is absorbed, remove the starch with a soft cloth.

It is worth noting from personal experience: starch works no worse than expensive industrial products, but at the same time it is a product of natural origin and does not cause harm to health.

Igor Zur Author: Igor Zur Internet resource editor


Content
  1. 1. Removing stains from clothes
  2. 2. Cleaning carpets and upholstered furniture
  3. 3. Removing odors from the refrigerator
  4. 4. Cleaning glass
  5. 5. Removing glue and marker stains
  6. 6. Cleaning the keyboard
  7. 7. Removing adhesive residue from tape
  8. 8. Rust removal
  9. 9. Removing ink from a pen