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10 uses for cornflour around the home

<p>Have you got a box of cornflour in the pantry but maybe you’re not quite aware of its hidden talents?</p> <p><strong>Cornflour is a great natural product with many uses around the house.</strong> </p> <ol> <li>Clean your windows with cornflour as it is a fine, natural abrasive. Simply add a tablespoon of cornflour to your window cleaner for a streak-free clean.</li> <li>Polish your silver by making a wet paste of cornflour and water. </li> <li>Clean grease from carpets and rugs by sprinkling cornflour over the stain and leaving for 20 minutes. The cornflour will absorb the grease and clean the carpet at the same time. Simply vacuum away to remove the cornflour. </li> <li>Ease the pain of sunburn or mosquito bites by mixing water and cornflour. Make a runny paste to rub over the affected area.</li> <li>Deodorise smelly sneakers by sprinkling cornflour inside and leaving overnight. The cornflour will absorb the odours. Simply shake out the excess the next day before wearing. </li> <li>Make your own scented talc by mixing one cup of cornflour with three drops of your favourite essential oil. Shake to combine and then it’s ready to use. </li> <li>If you are a runner and suffer from chafing between your thighs, dust yourself with cornflour before getting dressed.</li> <li>Remove the musty smell of old books by sprinkling them with cornflour.  </li> <li>Use cornflour as a own dry shampoo by sprinkling it along the crown of your hair and any greasy parts of your scalp. Rub it in with your fingers before brushing it out.</li> <li>Stop the noise of squeaky floorboards by sprinkling them with cornflour and sweeping it all over. The cornflour gets into any gaps and will help reduce the squeaky sound. </li> </ol> <p><strong>Related links:</strong></p> <p><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong><a href="http://www.oversixty.co.nz/lifestyle/home-garden/2016/01/how-to-sharpen-knife-with-mug/">Genius trick to sharpen knives without sharpener</a></strong></span></em></p> <p><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong><a href="http://www.oversixty.co.nz/lifestyle/home-garden/2016/01/natural-ways-to-get-rid-of-cockroaches/">8 natural ways to get rid of cockroaches</a></strong></span></em></p> <p><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong><a href="http://www.oversixty.co.nz/lifestyle/home-garden/2016/01/ways-to-loosen-a-stuck-jar-lid/">The best ways to open a stuck jar lid</a></strong></span></em></p>

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7 ways to use cornflour in your beauty routine

<p>Looking for a brand new beauty product to disguise greasy hair, blot oily skin and generally keep you looking fabulous? Hop on over to your pantry and pull out the cornflour. Highly absorbent, ultra cheap and completely gentle, corn flour has a variety of uses beyond thickening casseroles. Read on for seven of our favourites.</p> <ol> <li><strong>As a dry shampoo</strong> – If you’ve run out of your favourite “no water” hair cleanser, cornflour makes a great alternative. Lightly dust flour onto the roots of your hair with a fluffy makeup brush then comb through before styling as usual. Got dark hair? Add a small amount of cocoa to the powder to give a brunette tinge.</li> <li><strong>As an exfoliator</strong> – All out of face scrub? Cornflour to the rescue! With its ultra-fine texture, cornflour is as gentle as it is effective. Simply apply to your face with a little bit of water, massage in and rinse clean.</li> <li><strong>As a top-coat</strong> – Matte nails are on trend this winter. Turn any shade matte by adding cornflour to your top-coat. After applying your colour, pour a small blob of topcoat onto wax paper. Dip your brush into some cornflour, swirl it through your top-coat then apply to nails.</li> <li><strong>As a lipstick mattifier</strong> – If you want to get a new lease of life from your old lippie, try adding some cornflour to create an on trend matte shade. Apply your lipstick then gently pat over a layer of cornflour, using your fingers until all is absorbed.</li> <li><strong>As a face powder</strong> – Keep shine at bay with cornflour. Apply as you would your usual face powder and you’re set.</li> <li><strong>As a natural deodorant</strong> – If you’re keen to avoid chemicals, try using cornflour under your arms! After showering, sprinkle some in your hands and then gently apply to your underarms. Alternatively, mix with coconut oil in a food processor and use the paste that’s created in the same way.</li> <li><strong>As a scented body powder</strong> – For a sweat-reducing scent during the warmer months, add 10 to 15 drops of your favourite essential oil to cornflour and shake well. Store in a small jar and apply as and when needed.</li> </ol>

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