19 amazing sunflower oil life hacks

2024 Author: Malcolm Clapton | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 03:44

Sunflower oil can help remove blackheads, remove superglue from your hands and extend the life of your shoes.

1. Remove any traces of stickers and labels

Dab some sunflower oil on a cotton pad and scrub the sticky residue well. If the sticker does not give up, apply a compress to it - apply a cotton pad with oil to the soiled area for 10-15 minutes, and then rub it again.

2. Remove makeup

Dampen a cotton ball with warm water, apply a few drops of oil on it and wipe your face. With eyeshadow and mascara, this trick also works: cotton pads should be briefly applied to the eyelids and gently wipe off the remnants of makeup. Be sure to wash off the oil with a cleanser.

3. Do not pour oil, but spray

Sunflower oil is a fairly high-calorie product USDA Food Composition Databases: 884 kcal per 100 g. Just a couple of tablespoons is about 34 g of oil and 300 kcal. To reduce the calorie content of your meals, choose oil with a spray attachment.

For example, a bottle of Altaria sunflower oil has a spray that works in three modes: spray, spray and drop. One press in spray mode - only 4 kcal, while the oil is evenly distributed over the surface of the pan or baking dish. A couple of zips - and the vegetable salad is seasoned with the optimal amount of oil.

4. Polish your furniture

Hot dishes can be removed with oil and salt. Wrap the salt in a soft cloth and scrub the stain with this bag, then run a flannel cloth with sunflower oil over the surface and wipe dry.

To restore shine to wood furniture, mix equal proportions of oil and wine vinegar, dampen a soft, lint-free cloth in the mixture and rub the polished surface thoroughly.

5. Lubricate the grater

Grating soft cheese is a task for the strong in spirit. To prevent cheese from spreading on the grater, moisten a paper towel with oil and wipe the surface of the tool before use.

6. Take care of your shoes

Dab some sunflower oil on a soft cloth and wipe down your scratched or salty smooth leather boots. When the oil is absorbed, polish your shoes to a shine. The same method is also suitable for the care of leather bags.

7. Take care of cast iron pans

Removing rust from the surface of cast iron cookware is a whole story, so it's best to prevent it. Wash and dry the pan, and then apply a thin layer of sunflower oil to its surface. You can do this with a napkin or brush, or you can simply spray it with a spray bottle. That's it, the rust won't go away!

8. Remove black dots

Wash and dry your face thoroughly, then moisten your hands with sunflower oil and apply it to your skin. You need so much oil so that your hands slide freely over your face. Thoroughly but gently massage the areas with blackheads for 5-7 minutes.

Soak a clean terrycloth towel in warm water, wring it out and cover your face with it for 15 minutes. Whisk a small amount of cleanser into a lather and massage the problem areas with it, and then rinse with water.

9. Store the oil correctly so that it does not deteriorate longer

Store sunflower oil in a dark and cool place. Near the stove is not an option. Better still, move it to the refrigerator. Unrefined oil is especially sensitive to storage conditions: so that it does not go rancid ahead of time, it is better to buy it in small bottles.

If you don't want to fool yourself with proper storage, choose modern packaging. The bottle of Altaria sunflower oil was developed in cooperation with the 2sharp agency: the product has no contact with air, so it does not oxidize or go rancid. The oil is stored in a four-layer bag made of food grade aluminum, placed in a steel cylinder, and comes out under the pressure of compressed air between the bag and the walls of the cylinder. The unusual packaging allows you to use everything down to the last drop - and no sticky drips on the bottle.

10. Wash off superglue

Superglue has an interesting feature: it sticks fingers together best. To remove any marks, soak them generously with sunflower oil and rub into your skin. Scrub the dirty areas with a brush and wash your hands with soap and water.

11. Remove the smell of onions and garlic from the cutting board

If even after washing the doubtful odor does not disappear, wipe the board with a napkin moistened with sunflower oil. Then rinse the board thoroughly under running water - there will be no trace of the smell.

12. Lubricate squeaky hinges …

The constantly creaking door will infuriate even the World Patience Champion. Oil is a good emergency remedy. Put it in a syringe or pipette and lubricate all moving parts, and wipe the rest with a napkin.

13. … and jamming lightning

If the zipper on your bag or clothing is constantly sticking and there is no time for a thorough repair, put oil in a pipette and pour it into the lock. Open and close the clasp several times, then wipe off excess oil.

14. Rub the faucets to a shine

You wash the bathroom faucet from limescale for a full hour, but once the household members wash their hands - hello, traces of drops! Moisten a cloth with a little sunflower oil and wipe down the faucets. They will shine no worse than new ones.

15. To prevent the oil from burning, fry on refined

The smoke point of refined sunflower oil is 232 ° C. Healthiest Cooking Oil Comparison Chart with Smoke Points and Omega 3 Fatty Acid Ratios, unrefined begins to smoke at 107 ° C. Leave the aromatic oil for salads and other cold dishes, and choose high-quality refined oil for frying.

Refined Altaria sunflower oil is made using careful production technologies from farm raw materials grown in the Altai Territory. It is suitable for both hot and cold dishes, and thanks to the convenient spray package, you can apply oil to the pan or season a salad in a couple of seconds.

16. Use oil instead of foot cream

File your feet with a file, apply a little oil (about a tablespoon) to them, rub in and put on thick cotton socks. It is best to do this procedure at night so that the oil has time to be absorbed.

17. Prepare a flavored dressing

Put lemon zest, chopped hot pepper pod or fresh herbs in a glass container, cover with sunflower oil and refrigerate.

After 7-10 days, try the mixture. If it is well infused, filter the oil and pour into a dark glass bottle. You need to store the finished dressing in the refrigerator, and you can add it to salads, soups, sauces and dishes from meat, poultry or fish.

18. Make a body scrub

The recipe is simple: mix ground coffee (coffee grounds will also work) and sunflower oil in a 3: 1 ratio. In principle, the scrub is ready, but if you wish, you can add 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, 6-8 drops of lavender essential oil, or 4– 5 drops of orange oil.

19. Don't know what to give - give butter

Yes, we're serious. Of course, there is little joy from an ordinary bottle of sunflower, but a bottle of Altaria oil is quite a worthy option.

Quality oil in a convenient spray bottle is a great present for those who appreciate good food. Add a bottle of balsamic vinegar and a set of unusual spices to the oil, pack it all in a cute basket - a useful and pleasant gift is ready.