10 Incredibly Unusual Utilities for Mayonnaise

The egg, olive and salt sauce (sometimes added with other seasonings) was first made in 1756. Since then, mayonnaise has been widely consumed around the world to enrich the taste of food? mainly potato salads, sandwiches and meats. Perhaps unfairly, mayonnaise is accompanied by a bad name that often drives it away from healthy menus especially during weight loss diets.

But before you can definitely cross it off the shopping list, you need to know other amazing utilities for mayonnaise that pass away from the kitchen. This inexpensive and simple item to find on supermarket shelves can help you in at least 10 unusual situations. From capillary conditioning to adhesive removal, be amazed at the versatility of this product.

1. Save wood furniture from watermarks

Not using the cup rest on the wood leaves an unwanted white mark on the furniture. But even after drying, it is possible to remove the stain using mayonnaise. Rub the sauce over the wood, let it act for a few minutes and you're done: the mark will disappear completely.


You can also add baking soda to the mayonnaise before cleaning.

2. Remove adhesive glue

To remove glass and mirror adhesives without leaving glue, you can also use mayonnaise. The trick works because mayonnaise is basically made up of egg yolk and vegetable oil that help dissolve the glue. Simply rub a little mayonnaise over the remains of glue and adhesive on the glass.

3. Erase Crayon Marks

Are there crayon marks on the floor or on the wooden table? Do not despair before trying to solve the problem with mayonnaise. Rub the sauce over the place to be cleaned and wait a few minutes. Thus, the vegetable oil will absorb the crayons and it will be easier to finish the cleaning with a damp cloth only.


4. Keep bright plant leaves

You can practice at home a familiar trick of professional florists to keep plant leaves clean and shiny. The secret? Mayonnaise! To do this, rub a little sauce over the sheets with a paper towel. The glow will last for weeks.

5. Clear piano keys

If you have a piano at home, you know how important it is to keep it protected, either for aesthetic reasons or for the monetary value of the musical instrument. The ivory keys yellowish can be eliminated if you rub them with a soft mayonnaise cloth. Let stand for 30 minutes and then wipe with a second damp cloth.

6. Strengthen the nails

Strengthening your nails and making them long is not easy, but there are some home tricks that can help you. Have you considered a fortifying mayonnaise treatment? Yes it works! To revitalize and strengthen your nails, simply soak them in a mayonnaise pot for 5 to 10 minutes and then rinse them with warm water. That simple!


7. Moisturize the skin

It may seem strange, but remember that mayonnaise is basically comprised of vegetable oils. So it can be very useful in moisturizing the skin, especially in areas that are usually more dry? like elbows and heels.

8. Moisturize Hair

Pointed even as a beauty secret of some famous, mayonnaise is an excellent hair conditioner, great for increasing the shine and hydration of the hair. It also rejuvenates the locks by providing nutrients not found in commercial conditioners.

For ease of use, you can mix it with your hair cream. Who has tried, guarantees the result.

9. Kill Head Lice

To get rid of head lice using mayonnaise, massage a generous amount of the sauce on the scalp before bedtime and cover with a cap. In the morning, wash your hair thoroughly and comb to remove lice and nits.

According to experts, mayonnaise works in two ways: by choking the lice and facilitating subsequent removal with comb. But there is no scientific proof of this method.

10. Relieve burns

Contrary to all guidelines, have you forgotten to use sunscreen? Treat the burned area by applying mayonnaise. It will help moisturize the skin and relieve pain.

And for you who can't resist the delicious taste of mayonnaise in cooking recipes, there's one more tip. Does the processed product have better nutritional quality? less calories, less fat and less cholesterol? than the home-prepared version. In addition, the supermarket version is safer from a health point of view, as homemade mayonnaise favors contamination by bacteria such as Salmonella.

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