All of us are very well aware
of the benefits of milk and milk products. These are the best sources of
calcium which is essential for strong bones and teeth. In addition, milk
contains many other essential nutrients such as vitamins A, B12 and D, magnesium,
potassium, phosphorus, protein, etc. Every mother ensures that her child gets
to drink milk regularly. There is always enough supply of milk in the fridge
for ready use in the kitchen.
Apart from being a tasty health
drink on its own, milk is added to tea and is used as a product for cooking.
Hot chocolate, coffee, and milkshakes are incomplete without milk. Cakes,
pastries, and cookies turn out perfect with the use of milk. Did you know that
milk can also be used in many other weird but amazing ways? So, even if you do
not like to drink milk, or have some extra leftover milk, you could make use of
it in many interesting ways in your household. Take a look at some of these
weird but amazing ways to use milk.
15 Weird But Amazing Uses For Milk
Make Frozen Fish Taste Fresh:
If the fish from your freezer
is tasting a little old, just allow it to thaw in a bath of cold milk. The milk
will freshen up the fish and make it taste better.
Remove
Ink Stains:
You can remove ink stains from your clothes with the help of a little amount of milk. Simply soak the garment in milk, or dab some milk on the stains. Wash your garment the next morning and you will be amazed to see that the stain has vanished.
Create A Sunburn Solution:
The burnt skin can be very painful and causes a lot of
discomfort. You can get relief from the sunburn by applying a sunburn solution
created using milk. Simply add a little amount of salt to half a cup of thick,
creamy milk and mix it well. Apply this solution on the burnt skin to get
relief from the pain and burning sensation.
Hand Care:
If you have
got your hand dirty from working in your kitchen, while repairing your car, or
while tending to your garden, regular soap may not be sufficient for removing
the dirt and grime. A mixture of oatmeal and milk is very effective as a hand
cleaner. This paste helps remove the dirt and also leaves your hands soft and
clean. As well as apply cold milk to hardened spots. If the
spots continue, be sure to apply it more often – something like 3 times a day for
best results.
Treat Insect Bites:
Insect bites can be
quite painful. The itchiness caused by an insect bite is very irritating and
can also cause swelling in the area. You can get relief from the insect bite by
applying a paste made of milk and salt. Applying this paste on the insect bites helps
provide relief from itchiness and also brings down the swelling considerably.
Alternately, you can also mix some oatmeal in cold milk and apply on the itchy
skin.
Hair Conditioner and Mask:
With its vitamin and mineral content,
milk works great on smoothing and shining your hair. Rinse your hair with fresh
milk and let it sit wet for a few minutes before rinsing with water. You could
also mix powdered milk with water to form a paste and then comb through hair,
letting it to sit for at least 5 minutes before washing out.
It is best to remove all traces of makeup before going to
bed at night. If you have been to a party, the heavy makeup can easily be
removed using some milk. Simply dab a cotton ball in milk and use it to remove
the makeup from your eyes, face and lips. This also helps moisturize your skin,
leaving it soft and fresh.Mix powdered milk with water until a paste
forms. Apply the paste to skin to remove make up. Rinse thoroughly.
Want soft
skin when you shave? You can use milk to make a shaving cream that’s natural
and leaves your skin silky smooth. Powdered
Milk works best for this. Take a generous amount of powdered milk and mix it
with a bit of water. When it’s formed into a thick paste, apply it to your face
and shave.
Clean and Polish Your
Furniture:
Milk can also be used to clean your furniture. Simply
add some lemon juice to milk and use this mixture to clean and polish your
furniture. Milk helps remove the dirt and moisturizes the wood, while lemon
juice removes the stains, leaving your furniture looking clean and shiny..
Clean Leather:
You can care for your patent leather purses or shoes by
just dabbing on a bit of milk and letting it dry. After it’s dried, buff it
with a soft cloth.
Crack Eliminator:
Before you toss Grandma’s beloved china,
enlist milk to the rescue! The protein in milk reacts with the mineral kaolin
in china to close cracks. All you have to do is place china in a pan, cover it
with milk, and bring the mixture to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to a
simmer for up to an hour.
Silverware Polisher:
For glistening silverware, take advantage
of milk gone sour. Simply soak silverware in sour milk, cover it completely,
and let it soak overnight. The next day, wash the silverware as you normally
would. If the milk isn’t sour already and you want to make your own, for every
cup of milk, mix in one tablespoon of lemon juice and one tablespoon of vinegar
and let it sit for five minutes before use.
Facial Cleanser and Mask:
Milk is a natural cleanser. It contains
vitamin A, riboflavin, niacin, and vitamins B6 and B12. The alpha-hydroxy acids
in milk exfoliate the skin, reducing the appearance of wrinkles and
discoloration. Use a cotton ball to dab milk all across your face. Let it sit
for a few minutes and then wash with water before moisturizing. For a mask,
take 1/4 cup powdered milk and add enough water until it becomes a paste. Mix
thoroughly and apply to the face. Allow to sit for 5 minutes before rinsing.
Conditioner Your Hair:
Milk can also be used as a natural conditioner for dry
and rough hair. With its creamy texture, nutrients and protein content, milk
works as an excellent conditioner for hair. Simply rinse your hair with milk
and wash it off with water after a while. A paste of powdered milk and water
can also be applied to the scalp. It nourishes your hair, leaving it soft and
smooth.
Fertilizer
for Your Plants:
A tip from
farmers and seasoned gardeners themselves.use milk as a fertilizer milk has
been used as an organic fungicide and fertilizer without harming the plant.
it
is rich in so many nutrients and is beneficial for the plants. It works as a
natural fungicide and keeps your plants healthy.
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