Remove Stain with Cornstarch

Cornstarch

Back to the Pantry for another ingredient that can be used to clean up and remove a spot from paper or fabric.

Cornstarch is not always used as an ingredient in everyday cooking, but used as a special ingredient in certain dishes.  However, it should be a mainstay in the pantry so when needed it is there.  This ingredient will soak up moisture or oil from a stain.  

Sprinkle it on the stain.  Let it sit for a few minutes, I usually allow at least fifteen minutes for it to absorb the stain.

Sometimes, it’s a good idea to place a piece of paper or a paper towel on the other side of the item from which you are trying to remove the stain.  In this way the moisture or the oil will pass through and rest on the paper towel as you start cleaning the surface.

After a short time the cornstarch should have absorbed the moisture or oil.

Now you are ready to take a brush with medium bristles and brush the cornstarch away.  The mixture should be absorbed into the cornstarch and as it is brushed away, the stain should be gone.  

I have had great success with this method.  In fact, I tried this on a slightly dirty dry spot on fabric.  It worked very well.  In that case, instead of using a brush right away, I simply rubbed the fabric against itself with the cornstarch, and then brushed the cornstarch away.

Oil is sometimes hard to remove, so try again if it does not work the first time.

Pantry items have various uses other than cooking. This is a great revelation because they are natural ingredients that will not cause harm.  They can be used and mixed with other ingredients safely.  

In cooking, cornstarch adds texture, and can be used as a thickener in soups, stews, and chowders.  There are also other uses.

Hope this was useful,

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