Milk is rich in nutrients, but its uses are not limited to food. Even when spoiled, it has many clever applications. On September 18, the American website "Mother Earth News" published an article summarizing many new uses for milk, making it a great helper in your life.
Defrosting fish. If frozen fish is thawed using a normal method, it tends to be dry and coarse in texture and can have an off-flavor. If you thaw frozen fish in milk, this natural humectant can restore the moisture and flavor of the fish, making it taste better.
Facial mask. Milk has good moisturizing properties. You can mix it with honey, gently massage it onto your face, leave it on for 15 minutes, and then rinse with clean water. If your skin is itchy, bitten by insects, or sunburned, you can also apply milk to the affected area for some relief.
Rust removal. Soak silverware in sour milk (or milk with some added vinegar) to remove rust spots and stains from the surface. After soaking, rinse and dry thoroughly. It can also be used to polish furniture; its acidic components can remove dust and dirt while deeply moisturizing the wood, with great results.
Repairing cracks. If porcelain has fine cracks, you can place it in a pot, pour in milk to soak, bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer gently for 45 minutes. The protein in the milk will combine with the clay in the porcelain to repair the cracks.
Removing grease stains. After repairing a car, your hands will be covered in grease and dirt, becoming very dirty. At this time, mix oats and milk to make a paste, and rub your hands with it. This will not only remove the grime but also moisturize your hands, making them softer and smoother.
Removing ink stains. If clothes get ink on them, soak them in milk overnight. After rinsing thoroughly, wash them in the washing machine with cold water.
Leather care. Wiping leather with a cloth soaked in milk can make it look brand new. If you want to treat leather products more deeply, you can apply milk and let it air dry completely, then polish it. Milk can help close up cracks and wear on the leather, making it look shiny and new.
Makeup removal. If you don't have your makeup remover with you or have run out, you can gently apply milk to your face, massage for a few minutes. It not only removes makeup residue but also moisturizes the skin.
Taking medicine with milk. Taking medications like Roxithromycin or Cyclosporine with milk can promote drug absorption. When taking probiotic tablets with milk, it can coat the drug particles, preventing stomach acid from destroying them, and also prevents the drug from damaging the gastric mucosa. Some larger pills are difficult to swallow, but taking them with milk makes it much easier. It lubricates the throat, allowing the pill to be swallowed smoothly. However, it should be noted that to prevent adverse reactions between the drug and milk, you should consult a doctor before taking medication with milk.
Relieving spiciness. After eating spicy food, your tongue can feel numb, and drinking water or beer doesn't help because capsaicin is not water-soluble. At this time, try drinking some milk. It can bind with capsaicin molecules and quickly relieve the discomfort.