How to Reuse Outdated Maize: 6 Useful and Creative Ideas

3. Home-made dry shampoo for fresh hair

No more dry shampoo on hand? Maize starch can help you by absorbing excess sebum at the hair root. Sew a small amount on your scalp, massage slightly, then brush to remove the excess. As a result, hair that is visibly cleaner, without chemicals.

4. A natural dust cloth

Are you looking for an environmentally friendly way to capture dust without using chemical sprays? Soak a clean cloth with a mixture of water and cornstarch (a tablespoon for a glass of water). Once dry, this rag will become a real dust sensor, perfect for maintaining your wooden furniture without leaving traces.

5. A home-made modelling paste for children

For a fun and economical activity, why not turn your cornstarch into a natural modelling paste? Mix 100 g of starch with 100 g of fine salt, then gradually add warm water to a malleable paste. Children will love to shape their creations, and you will avoid industrial pasta filled with preservatives.

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