Don't Throw Away Sprouted Potatoes! Try These Surprisingly Useful Tips

Sprouted potatoes are often tossed out because of the health risks associated with eating them, like nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and even low blood pressure if consumed in large amounts. However, while you shouldn’t eat them, you don’t have to waste them. Here are some clever ways to use sprouted potatoes around your home:

 

 

1. Clean Kitchen Surfaces and Range Hoods

Grease buildup on kitchen surfaces and range hoods can be stubborn and unsightly. Sprouted potatoes can help:

• Cut a potato into slices, sprinkle salt on the cut surface, and scrub greasy areas.
• The starch in potatoes helps break down grease quickly. Wipe with a clean cloth afterward.

2. Polish Glass to a Sparkling Shine

Glass surfaces often show streaks and watermarks. To restore their shine:

• Rub a slice of sprouted potato on the glass.
• Wipe with a dry cloth for a streak-free, gleaming finish.

3. Soften New Leather Shoes

New leather shoes can feel stiff and uncomfortable. To soften them:

• Rub the inside and outside with a slice of sprouted potato.
• The natural moisture from the potato helps soften the leather.

4. Remove Rust from Pans

Rusty pans can look unsightly, but potatoes can help:

• Pour a bit of vinegar on the rusty surface.
• Sprinkle salt on a potato slice and scrub the rusted area.
• The rust will lift, leaving your pan looking like new.

5. Grow Rose Cuttings

Sprouted potatoes are great for propagating rose cuttings due to their moisture and nutrients:

• Cut a healthy rose stem at a 45-degree angle.
• Make a hole in the potato and insert the stem.
• Plant the potato in soil, water regularly, and watch roots develop within a week.

Next time your potatoes sprout, think twice before discarding them—they might just become your go-to household helper!