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Cornstarch extracted from maize grains is a very fine white colored powder which is used in many food items in the kitchen. It is mainly carbohydrate, hence apart from protein and fat, other nutrients are also very less in it, but it is light and gets digested quickly. For this reason its consumption is not harmful. Corn starch can be used not only in food but also in many household purposes, because it has the ability to absorb moisture.
You can use corn starch to shine mirrors, windows and door glass. After cleaning the glass with a cotton cloth, no stains are visible. Similarly, you can use it in many ways. So let us know.
corn starch in laundry
If there is an oil stain on any cloth, you can use corn starch to remove it. Sprinkle corn starch on the stained area and leave it for 10 to 15 minutes. It absorbs oil, making it easier to remove stains. Apart from this, you can also use corn starch to make white cotton clothes as crisp as new. For this, put 1 spoon of corn starch in a cup of water and boil it until it thickens and then dissolve this mixture in at least two and a half to three liters of water. Dip the cloth in it and then dry it. After this press.
The stickiness of hair will reduce
During summer days, you also feel that the hair starts appearing oily near the scalp the very next day after shampooing, then corn starch can work like dry shampoo to reduce it. For this, section your hair, sprinkle a little corn starch and then spread it with your hands. After a few minutes, remove it from the brush and comb the hair.
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get rid of shoe odor
By using corn starch you can remove the bad smell of your shoes. Leave corn starch sprinkled in your shoes at night and clean it with a brush in the morning. You will notice that the odor is reduced to a great extent, as the corn starch absorbs the moisture and also removes the odor.
prevention of athlete's foot
There are not many studies on the benefits of corn starch for the skin, but you can use it to prevent athlete's foot (itching in the feet, bad smell, white layer between the toes, cuts and peeling in the skin). Some people have this problem more, because it is a fungal infection which occurs due to moisture and sweat. Sprinkle corn starch on your feet, especially between your toes. This eliminates moisture. If you sweat a lot while wearing shoes, you can sprinkle some corn starch in the socks.
Use of corn starch in kitchen
If you are making cake or pastry, you can use corn starch mixed with flour to make it soft. Apart from this, you can do light coating of corn starch while frying pakodas, Manchurian, tofu, fish fry. Due to this, less oil is used and these things also become crispy. If you are making soup, sauce or pudding, use a little corn starch to give it a creamy touch and thicken it.
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