Reducing Puffy Eyes
The starch in potatoes has anti-inflammatory properties that help reduce puffiness. Keep a few slices of potatoes in the refrigerator and place them on your swollen eyes to gently deflate them.
Brightening Silverware
The starch content in potatoes helps remove tarnish from silverware. Soak the silverware in mashed potato water for about 1 hour. Then remove the silverware and use a soft brush to gently scrub. Rinse with clean water and wipe with a clean cloth.
Hair Mask
Grind a potato with the skin. Add the juice of a lemon. Apply it as a mask on your hair. Leave it on for 20 minutes. Rinse with warm water and discover your hair is shinier and smoother.
Effective Shoe Cleaner
Cut a potato in half and rub it directly on the surface of your leather shoes. It’s an effective way to restore old shoes.
Removing Excess Salt from Food
Raw potatoes are one of the easiest methods to absorb excess salt from your prepared food. Add raw potatoes to your prepared soup or stew and let it boil for about 10 minutes. Discard the potatoes and your dish will have the perfect salt balance.
Pain Relief
Heat a potato and wrap it in a clean cloth. Apply it on aching muscles or other painful areas. For a cold compress, chill a boiled potato for at least 1 hour. Wrap the chilled potato in a clean cloth or sock and use it as needed.
Removing Stains
Nothing works better than raw potatoes in removing food stains from your hands. Rub your hands on a cut potato for 10-15 seconds. Rinse with water for immediate results.
As a Beauty Aid
Potatoes contain antioxidants that help reduce wrinkles and imperfections. A mashed potato face mask or placing potato slices on your face for 20 minutes helps rejuvenate the skin.