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Make your own blush or bronzer -

Make a DIY blush or bronzer by mixing cornstarch with hibiscus powder or cinnamon.

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Freshen up a mattress -

Cornstarch is great to absorb odors and stains. Sprinkle some cornstarch over the mattress, let it sit for about an hour, and then vacuum it.

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Deodorize shoes -

Cornstarch absorbs odors, so it makes a great shoe deodorant. Just sprinkle some in the shoes and let it do its job.

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Clean a stuffed animal -

These do get worn and dirty with use. The solution? Sprinkle the stuffed toy with cornstarch, put it in a zipper bag overnight, and vacuum it the next day.

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Make chemical-free paint -

Mix cornstarch with water and food coloring, and your kids can safely play with it.

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Clean mildew -

Mix 1 teaspoon each of cornstarch, baking soda, and lemon juice, and then add water. Use the solution to scrub the mold away.

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Make your silverware shiny -

Just make a paste using cornstarch and water, cover your silverware with it, and let it dry. Then clean it up, and voila—shiny silver!

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Make slime! -

Cornstarch, shampoo (or dish soap), and water will do the trick. There are plenty of options to try.

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Soothe a sunburn -

Or other skin irritations, for that matter. Mix 3 tablespoons of cornstarch with water and apply the paste on the skin. Let it dry before rinsing it.

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Deodorize you cat's litter box -

Mix a little bit of cornstarch in and it will help absorb bad odors. It's usually safe, but you might want to check with your vet beforehand.

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Clean old books -

You can revive old books by sprinkling them with cornstarch. This will help eliminate any bad odors.

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Face lift mask -

Yes, mixing egg whites and cornstarch will do the trick! Check out the full recipe here.

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Carpet freshener -

Mix cornstarch with baking soda and a few drops of your favorite essential oil. Sprinkle it over your carpet, let it sit for some time, and then vacuum it.

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Remove oil stains from your driveway -

Sprinkle some cornstarch on the driveway, then after a few hours vacuum it and use a regular cleaner for a nice finish.

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Silent squeaking floors -

Wooden floors can make an annoying squeaking sound. Pouring some cornstarch into the cracks might help stop this.

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Clean blood stains -

Apply a paste made of cornstarch and cold water onto the stain. Let it dry in the sun and then wipe it away.

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Grip -

Ran out of regular chalk at the gym? Use cornstarch instead.

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Starch spray -

Make your shirts look crisp and sharp with a DIY starch spray. Mix 2 cups of warm water with 1 tablespoon of cornstarch, and add a few drops of your favorite essential oil.

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Soothe bug bites -

Relieve an itchy bite by mixing 3 tablespoons of cornstarch with cold water and applying it to the area.

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Clean playing cards -

Put them in a bag with some cornstarch and shake it. This will clean any dirt or grease they might have.

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Matte nail polish -

You can make your matte nail polish simply by mixing some cornstarch with a regular nail polish.

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Face paint -

Boil some cornstarch and water and add in some food coloring for DIY paint.

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Dry shampoo -

Make your own dry shampoo for dark and light hair using cornstarch. Here's how.

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Athlete's foot remedy -

Mix 1 cup of cornstarch with 15 drops of tea tree oil for a homemade remedy.

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Untangle a knot -

Cornstarch can actually be used to lubricate a knot, making it easier to untangle.

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Clean grout -

Who needs a bleach pen, when cornstarch does such a good job cleaning grout?

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Glass cleaner -

Mixing rubbing alcohol with vinegar and cornstarch will make an effective window cleaner.

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Diaper rash -

You can actually use cornstarch instead of baby powder. Just check with your doctor if it's safe for your child before you try it.

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Chemical-free deodorant -

For a homemade chemical-free deodorant, just mix cornstarch with baking soda and coconut oil.

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Clean up oil stains from fabrics -

Try sprinkling cornstarch over the stain and leave it for an hour before you put it in the washing machine.

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Remove soap scum -

Vinegar, cornstarch, and dish soap is the perfect combination to clean soap scum. Try it!

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See also -

Surprising uses for Coca-Cola

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