Alternative uses for butter

Butter isn't just for cooking: it has many alternative uses, some practical and some curious. All of them should be kept in mind, for example, when butter expires or you have leftovers and you're not sure what to do with it.

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Moisturizes the skin

In small quantities it can also be used on the lips, to avoid le cracks Cold. But in any case, butter has the ability to moisturize and soften the skin, if applied to dry hands, elbows, or heels.

Nourishing hair mask

Applied in small quantities on the tips of the dry hair, makes them softer.

Strengthens nails

Brittle nails? No problem, butter can help strengthen them without resorting to anything else. Before bed, coat your nails in butter, put on a pair of gloves, and let it sit until morning.

Protects cheeses from mold

Rub a thin layer of butter on hard cheeses to delay the formation of annoying mold.

Slow down the boiling of water

A knob of butter added to the cooking water can slow the boiling point. Try it!

Eliminates bad odors

If you want to remove bad smells from your hands, there's nothing better than rubbing them with a piece of butter before washing them with soap and water.

To remove chewing gum

Butter can also be used to remove chewing gum stuck to surfaces, floors, and even children's hair. Rubbing the gum with butter should make it much easier to remove.

To remove traces of glue from your hands

Having trouble getting glue residue off your hands? Try butter! Just rub it in for a few minutes and then wash your hands with soap and water.

To remove stubborn stains

Even the most stubborn stains, such as those from ink or drinks, can be removed with the help of butter, which simply needs to be rubbed onto the stain and left to act for a few hours. Then, proceed with your normal wash.

To remove stains from wooden furniture

Wood can also be stained using butter. Rub a small amount of butter onto the surfaces to be treated, wait a couple of hours, and then remove it with a damp cloth. You'll see the stain disappear.

To remove a ring that is too small

Is your ring too tight? Try removing it by rubbing it with a little butter.

What to do with butter besides cooking