Surprising Uses for Cornstarch




 
 

7.Clean Up Around the House
Cornstarch is a multipurpose natural cleanser around the house. To shine up silver, rub on a thick water-and-cornstarch paste, let it dry, and then buff with a soft cloth. Spray a thin solution on glass, rinse with plain water, and dry for a nice sparkle. Sprinkle it dry on wood, and use elbow grease to remove real grease and furniture polish buildup.

 

8.Have Some Silly Fun with the Kids
Just for fun, make your own Oobleck — a version of the children’s toy called Slime named after a Dr. Seuss book. Mix 1 cup of water tinted with a few drops of food coloring with 2 cups of cornstarch. Press it into a slippery ball with your hands, then watch it go back to a liquid when you let go. Squiggle it through a strainer. Wash up with plain warm water, but to avoid a clog, throw your Oobleck away in the trash, never down the drain.