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Surely you have not tried the popular non-culinary sauce. But in vain.
Mayonnaise has long and reliably held the palm, not yielding even to ketchup. In the United States, for example, about $ 2 billion is spent on this sauce. In general, it immediately becomes clear why nutritionists are sounding the alarm in the States: the problem of obesity is very acute there.
But we will not talk about how mayonnaise affects our health. It turns out that this sauce can be used for a variety of needs, not related to cooking.
1. Nail mask
Here you need a very high quality mayonnaise. Best of all is a homemade one that you made yourself. Natural mayonnaise contains only vegetable oil, eggs, salt, mustard and vinegar (preferably apple cider) or lemon juice. In the store mayonnaise, all kinds of rubbish are not mixed, and it does not suit us. So, the mask: just dip your fingertips in mayonnaise and soak in it for five minutes. This is a great remedy for brittle and flaking nails. If you do this mask two to three times a week, your nails will become strong and healthy.
2. Face mask
And again we are talking exclusively about natural mayonnaise without preservatives, flavor enhancers and emulsifiers. Two tablespoons of mayonnaise plus a teaspoon of olive oil – and a mask for dry skin is ready. It perfectly prevents flaking and is suitable not only for the face, but also for the rough skin of the elbows and feet. You need to keep such a mask for 10 minutes.
3. Remedy for sunburn
Burned? Burnt in the sun? If the burn is not severe, spread it not with sour cream, as grandmothers advise, but with mayonnaise. It relieves burning, soothes, softens and moisturizes the skin. And the vinegar in its composition works as a natural anesthetic, relieving pain.
4. Way to remove the gum
From anywhere – from carpet, furniture, and even hair. The latter is especially true if you have children. After all, sticking gum in someone’s head is so much fun. To remove such a nuisance, you need to put a little mayonnaise on the chewing gum and massage the “lesion focus”. The oil will dissolve the gum and make it much easier to clean.
5. Hair conditioner
Natural, remember? Lecithin, which is contained in egg yolk, perfectly nourishes the hair and accelerates its growth, and vinegar gently exfoliates the scalp. An excellent remedy for dry and brittle hair – after such a mask, they will become vibrant and shiny. Just be sure to rinse the mayonnaise off your head thoroughly.
6. Marker remover
Does your kid love to paint on the walls? Well done, future Banksy. But if it seems to you that his work is useless on fresh wallpaper, it’s time to call mayonnaise for help. Apply the sauce to a sponge and brush the scribbles on the wall. After 10 minutes, wipe the wall with a damp cloth – the mayonnaise will be washed off along with the pencil.
7. Cleaning dishes
If the spoons and forks have faded and the washing of their former shine cannot be restored, then mayonnaise will help here too – this is one of the best natural polishes for metal. Grease the cutlery with the sauce, let it sit for a while and rinse with warm water. The acid contained in mayonnaise will return spoons and forks once or twice .
8. Label remover
Malicious stickers from new dishes are sometimes simply impossible to peel off. Water does not cope with this harsh glue, and it is a pity for the nails. Metal sponge? And here it is already a pity for the dishes. To remove the adhesive completely, you must first peel off the sticker as much as possible. Grease the rest with mayonnaise and leave for 15-20 minutes. After that, the piece of paper will be washed off without difficulty.
9. Grease for squeaky doors
Doors in the kitchen start to creak often, but we rarely keep grease for hinges at home. But running to a household goods store is not worth it. Just use mayonnaise. Oil is also oil in Africa. Place some sauce on the hinge and open and close the door a couple of times to let the mayonnaise flow evenly along the hinge.
10. Crack filler
If you have scratched a wooden countertop, then you can correct the situation with the help of available tools. A crack or scratch should be generously filled with mayonnaise and allowed to stand for a day or two. Over time, the combination of egg white and oil will make the wood swell and seal the crack, making it less visible.