5 unusual uses of potatoes besides cooking

Various other fantastic potato gifts that you would never have imagined!

The potato besides useful as a food has many other fantastic uses that you would never have imagined!

1. Silverware

Cleans silverware and makes them new again! Cut and boil some potatoes. Remove the potatoes from the pot and leave only the water. Soak the silverware in the water for an hour. Take them out and use a soft brush to clean them carefully. Rinse with clean water and let them dry.

2. Potato juice

Potato juice contains vitamins and minerals such as calcium, phosphorus and vitamin C and it generally helps a lot in health. Scientists from the University of Manchester have discovered that potato juice contains a molecule that heals ulcers and heartburn and can even stop bacteria in the stomach. It also lowers cholesterol and helps with constipation and weight loss!

3. Sunburns

Take some potatoes, wash them thoroughly and cut them into thin slices. You can also melt them in the blender and make a juicy mixture. Use gauze and a cotton bud to secure the compresses to the skin. Put the slices or mixture on the wound, leave for 10-15 minutes, remove and wash the skin with cool water.

4. Headache

Wash and cut a raw potato. Place some slices on the forehead and fasten them with a bandage. Lie down, close your eyes and wait until the pain is gone.

5. Cleaning