Everyone loves potatoes , how could they not?
They are so versatile and delicious..
Whether you prepare them baked, boiled, mashed potatoes, or even as French fries or potato chips.
Potatoes are a staple in many kitchens around the world, but the skins usually end up in the trash and as YouTube channel Joy Home Remedies points out that’s a huge mistake..
They have practical and useful uses in and outside the kitchen..
Here are 10 Amazing Ways to Use Potato Peels that you may not have known about.
1.Hiding gray hair
If you’re suddenly surprised by the amount of gray hair on your head, potato peels are here to help..
You can make natural hair rinse from them, which is ecological and gentle.
Just boil the skins of two large potatoes in water for 20 minutes , strain and use as a rinse after shampooing.
With regular use helps to unify gray hair with natural hair color..
2.Beautiful skin
You can also incorporate potato peels into your daily beauty regimen..
They treat acne, blackheads, whiteheads and reduce excess sebum.
They even help to get rid of dark circles under the eyes..
Just put them on put the juicy side down on your face and relax for 15-20 minutes , then rinse with lukewarm water.
3.Rust removal
Potatoes contain an acid that can dissolve rust..
Just dip a potato peel in baking soda and rub the rusty surface..
Leave the juice on 30 minutes and then clean with a wire scrubber.
4.Poultry for burns
Potato peels are a great natural remedy for burns..
They relieve redness and burning..
It is enough to apply them carefully to the affected area , but only in the case of minor burns.
5.Stain removal
Potato peels are also effective for removing stains. .
Just rub them on your hands regularly and rinse. .
They help to remove stains from berries, turmeric, beetroot, but also grass and ink..
6.Preparation of potato water
You can use potato water to thicken sauces and soups , or in baking, where it keeps cakes moist and helps bread rise.
It can also be useful as plant nutrition..
7.Removal of warts
Potato peels are an alternative to laser treatments and freezing warts.
Just rub the wart with the juicy side of the peel and let the juice take effect..
8.Composting
Potato peels are suitable for composting , although some are concerned that they may sprout.
However, the likelihood of this happening is minimal..
9.Cleaning the fireplace and oven
Potato skins help in cleaning the fireplace..
Just dry them for 48 hours in a well-ventilated place and then carefully throw them into a burning fireplace..
They will help remove soot and creosote.
10.Restoration of cast iron or carbon steel cookware
To create a patina on their surface that provides a natural non-stick surface , after boiling the peels in water, grease the dishes, add the peels and salt.
Starch from potato peels helps in this process by binding with the oil and forming a protective layer.
This patina also helps to improve the taste of foods, which are prepared in cast-iron cookware, because it distributes the heat evenly and keeps the food juicy..
We hope you found these tips useful.
Learn more in the attached video.
Good luck!
