Butter isn’t just for cooking. From food preservation to cleaning hacks, discover how this household staple can make your life easier and more self-reliant.
1. Keep Mold Off Cheese
Is your cheese going moldy too quickly? Rub it with butter! A thin coat of butter on semi-hard cheese before re-wrapping will help extend its shelf life.
2. Relieve Foot Aches
After a long day of walking, massage your feet with butter, then wrap them in a damp, hot cloth for 10 minutes. Your feet might smell like popcorn, but they’ll feel amazing!
3. Remove Sap
Struggling to remove sticky sap from your hands after yard work? Rub butter on your skin, and the sap will wash off easily with soap and water.
4. Keep Onions Fresh
Preserve a cut onion by rubbing the cut side with butter. Wrap it in aluminum foil and store it in the fridge to keep it fresh longer.
5. Cut Sticky Items
Rub butter on knife blades or scissors to cut sticky items like marshmallows or dried fruits. Melted butter on spoons works great for spreading sticky mixtures like Rice Krispie Treats in a pan without sticking.
6. Prevent Snow Build-Up on Shovels
Apply a thin layer of butter to your snow shovel to prevent snow from sticking. The butter’s fats create a water-resistant barrier, making snow removal easier and faster.
7. Repair Dinged-Up Candles
Rub butter on your hands, then smooth it over scratched candles. The friction removes dust and grime while the butter restores their glossy finish, making them look brand new.
8. Eliminate Fishy Smells
After cleaning fish, rub butter on your hands before washing with soap and water. This will help remove any lingering fishy odor.
Share Your Tips!
What are your favorite alternative uses for butter? Share your thoughts in the comments below and help others discover new ways to become more self-reliant.
