Last Updated on April 14, 2021
6. Clean your pots and pans
If you want to clean your pots and pans safely, make your non-abrasive scrubbing cleaner. A mix of one-part water and two parts cornstarch is all you need to make your kitchenware look as good as new. This simple homemade product will effectively remove any burned-on foods or stains. You can also use it to clean the cooktops in your kitchen or even to scrub your bathroom.
7. Freshen up your mattress
If your mattress tends to absorb humidity, you can sprinkle a fair amount of cornstarch on top of it to help you solve this problem. Leave a generous pile of cornstarch on top of the affected areas and come back after an hour to vacuum your mattress.
8. Get rid of oily stains in your driveway
If your driveway is filled with ugly oil blobs, cornstarch is the solution you have been looking for. Sprinkle your driveway with this miraculous powder and leave it there for a couple of hours. Because cornstarch is so effective for absorbing greasy and oily stains, your concrete driveway will look as good as new. Sweep away any remaining cornstarch, and that’s it.
9. Does cornstarch absorb odors?
What does cornstarch do? Well, almost everything, as you might have figured out by now. If you use cornstarch to clean up your carpets or absorb the humidity from your mattress, you will notice that it also helps you get rid of any unpleasant moldy odors. So, this makes it quite effective when dealing with smelly shoes as well. Sprinkle a bit of cornstarch into your stinky shoes and let it sit overnight. This magical powder will absorb any remaining moisture, leaving you with fresh smelling shoes.
