Don't throw away rice water, 5 practical methods that can solve many household problems
In fact, rice water has extremely high nutritional value and can be used for many useful purposes below.
Every day when washing rice, many people will throw away this water. In fact, rice water has a particularly high nutritional value. It can be used to water flowers, wash hands, wash face and more. Today, Tintuconline will bring you a very practical little method about the miraculous effects of rice water, let's take a look.
First, put the rice water in a basin, add an appropriate amount of yeast and stir until dissolved. After stirring, pour the rice water into a bottle and close the lid. It is best to store it on the balcony for 1 week to 10 days to give the yeast time to work.
After the above incubation period, we can use this rice water for many useful purposes:
1. Watering plants
Used to water vegetables or ornamental plants at home such as spider plants, money plants, vegetables, flowers... Watering plants with rice water helps plants absorb many nutrients such as protein, zinc, calcium, vitamin B, so they grow strongly, have few pests and diseases, and have outstanding productivity and yield.
2. Wash your hands
Washing your hands once a night can remove calluses, and after washing, your hands will be smoother, whiter, and softer. Because rice contains a large amount of vitamin B, it promotes cell growth, slows down the aging process, and stimulates blood circulation. Rice water also contains the above substances, so it has the effect of shrinking pores and making the skin white and bright. In addition, rice water also contains antioxidants, moisturizes the skin, prevents the formation of melanin proliferation, and helps keep the skin soft.
3. Remove grease stains on gas stoves
In addition to the above uses, you can use rice water to clean kitchen utensils such as gas stoves . Cleaning grease stains with fermented rice water is very effective, because the abrasive and mild acidity of starch residue in rice water helps remove stains and mineral deposits. You just need to pour a little of this "homemade cleaner" on a rag and wipe the grease stains on the stove surface, finally use a clean cloth to wipe it again and the stove will be shiny like new.
4. Rust removal
Knives, scissors... after a period of use are very susceptible to rust. At this time, you just need to put the rusty knife in rice water for 10 minutes, the rust will peel off by itself. In addition, regularly using rice water to clean knives is also a good anti-rust measure.
5. Toilet cleaning
Toilets used for a long time will produce a very unpleasant odor. But just use rice water to clean, you will clean every corner. Just mix rice water with toothpaste and spray this mixture into the toilet. Rice water has a very good cleaning effect, toothpaste also deodorizes. Regularly use this mixture, the toilet odor will disappear immediately.
