Surprising ways of using mayonnaise…

When we  hear the word Mayonnaise, we all basically have the same image in our heads:  creamy tuna or egg salad, or  egg dishes! Well, I feel obligated to tell you, hats there is a lot more about the mayo, that is meets the eye!

Mayonnaise is an ingredient that most cuisines cannot miss. You can find a jar of it  in almost every fridge in America.  However, except the well-known use in the kitchen, it can also be used for other things that you may not have known. Which, you may ask? Well, try using it for a cake or marinade. You will not regret it

Come and see for yourself. You will find out that mayonnaise not only tastes good, but is also extremely useful and versatile home and kitchen ingredient 🙂

HOME:

Heals the skin

It does not just stop there; mayo can enrich not only your hair but your skin. If you suffer from patches of dry skin, and your lotion just is not reducing it then apply some mayonnaise on dry areas. Commonly your elbows, knees, or face. Leave it on for about ten to fifteen minutes, depending on the dryness of skin, and then wipe it dry with a warm damp towel, then lock in the moisture by applying your daily lotion.

 It will remove crayon marks from the walls…

Anyone with children has experienced more or less painted walls. . If our toddler confuses a piece of paper with a wall and he happens to leave crayon graffiti on it instead of grabbing a brush to paint the walls – grab the mayonnaise! To get rid of the joyful creativity of children, just apply mayonnaise to the residues, wait about 10 minutes and wash the wall with a wet cloth. Let us put it on the “ art piece” and leave it for a few minutes. Then wipe the place with a damp cloth, then with a dry towel and wait until dry. Avoid this method on matte paints, as mayonnaise can leave greasy stains on them.

For Feet Beauty

For the summertime so naturally, it is time to bring out the flip flops. Constant exposure can form calluses and an accumulation of dead skin. But do not worry, mayonnaise is the perfect exfoliator. Give your feet a mayo bath, rubbing it gently on every inch of your feet and wear socks over them. Leave them overnight to see them work their magic, it is advisable to cover your feet with plastic wrap or cover so that the mayo does not seep out.

Hair conditioner

Mayonnaise will perfectly moisturize the scalp and make the hair shiny. One hour before shampooing, apply mayonnaise, then wash your hair as usual.

D.I.Y Facial

You do not have to spend a fortune to get a fancy facial when you can have one right at home. There are endless recipes for D.I.Y face masks online, and most of them involve mayonnaise. You can combine mayo with honey, oatmeal, bananas, etc. Its high protein content strikes again, soothing skin and giving a soft glow.

Face mask/ or peeling..

If you need a facial scrub, reach into the fridge, and take the jar of mayonnaise out of it. Put a small amount into a bowl and heat it in the microwave to room temperature.  You can mix it with some coarse salt or sugar. Apply on face and leave for 15 minutes. After this time, massage the skin with circular movements and rinse with water. Repeat this treatment every week.

It destroys lice

Mayonnaise destroys lice. Removal agents are made of harmful substances that can damage the hair and irritate the eyes if they come into contact with them. The use of mayonnaise is a natural remedy to get rid of head lice.

Sun burns

Have you been in the sun too long? Mayonnaise can be a great remedy for this. Apply it on burned skin and leave it on for a while. It will relieve pain and cool the skin.

Healthy nails

A mayonnaise mask will improve the appearance and elasticity of the nail plates. It is also a great solution for soaking cuticles on your hands.

Clean old dirt

Apply the mayonnaise to the areas of old dirt. After a few minutes, you can easily wash it off with a damp cloth. The oil in the mayonnaise should seep into the finish, displacing the lodged moisture. Dab a bit of mayonnaise onto a rag, then gently apply it directly to the water-stained area.

Furniture maintenance

Mayonnaise will perfectly take care of your furniture, protect it from scratching. Just cover the stain with a generous smear of mayonnaise. Let it sit anywhere from an hour to overnight. Clean up the mayonnaise and polish the piece up with some nice furniture oil. The mayonnaise will not harm the wood.

Polish ivory piano keys

This is a real tip, according to music experts. The bacteria present in mayonnaise helps clean your yellowed ivory piano keys gently. Be sure to buff with a dry cloth after cleaning.

Rings  is too small, or its stuck on your finger..

It happens especially on hot days that the jewelry gets stuck on the finger. Brush your finger with mayonnaise and the ring will come off without any hassle.

Remove paint splatters

Add a little bit of mayonnaise to remove any stray paint drips that may have splattered on your tile, light switches, trim, or doorknobs. Just like with the adhesive, the oil in mayo helps break down oil in paint. The key is to apply the mayo before the paint hardens too much, so it is easier to wipe off.

Polishing cutlery

Mayonnaise is also a good polish for silver cutlery. The vinegar and oil contained in it perfectly deal with residues and stains, on antique silver spoons and forks. Just a little bit on a soft cloth, will do the trick.

Tar removal

Mayonnaise can be used to remove tar and sap from trees that are often found on cars. Put a small amount of mayonnaise on the tar or tree sap and let it sit for a while. Then use a damp cloth to wipe the surface of the car.

Removes Sticky, Greasy Stuff from Your Hands…

If something  that’s got stick to our hands, will not come off with soap and water, chances are mayo will do the trick. From the tree sap to car grease, oil, and tar, mayo (followed by hot water and soap), is the key for getting tricky stickies off of your skin.

Wipe away fingerprints on stainless steel

A little mayo on a microfiber cloth does wonders for making fingerprints disappear from your stainless-steel appliances. There are always small hands just waiting to leave imprints on your shinny fridge door! Well, nothing simpler. Mayo to the rescue.

Removal of stickers...

Stickers, including price tags on individual products, are stuck so tightly that it is sometimes very  difficult to remove them. The same applies to stickers that our child leaves on the refrigerator or furniture. But if we put mayonnaise on it, wait for the sticker to soak, then wash it off with a cloth or brush, we will get rid of the problem.

Cleaning plants

Especially flowers with thick leaves will be perfectly moisturized and shiny after mayonnaise. Use an exceedingly small amount, on a soft cotton cloth. Gently wipe the leaves of any home plant. The  amazing result is a guarantee every time.

Fixing  the squeaky  door

Greasy mayonnaise is the perfect “lubricant” for squeaky doors, cupboard doors and drawer runners. Just put a little mayonnaise on the hinges, open and close the door a few times and it is ready. Collect the excess product with a damp cloth, and its all fixed.

Wood cleaning.

 Greasy mayonnaise will effectively remove water rings (e.g., from a wet glass or mug) from a table or other wooden surface. It is enough to coat them with mayonnaise and leave for a few minutes, then wipe the surface with a wet cloth and enjoy its aesthetic appearance.

Removing chewing gum

It sometimes happens that we stand on a chewing gum or it sticks to a carpet, or much worse to your kid’s hair. Then you need to put mayonnaise on it and wait a while until the gum loses its grip and you can gently remove it.

KITCHEN:

A replacement for a beaten egg

If you fancy pork chops, nuggets, or other breaded food, and you ran out of eggs, do not worry! Mayonnaise is perfect for this role. After all, its basis is yolks. So, it is enough to season the raw broken cutlet, sprinkle with flour, cover it thoroughly with a thin layer of mayonnaise, and then dip it in breadcrumbs. The dense structure of the mayonnaise will make the crumbs stick well to the meat, and the chops will be perfectly crispy on the outside.

Marinate

Although most often raw meat or vegetables are rubbed with oil-based marinades, one with mayonnaise will work just as well – if not better. After all, this ingredient contains vinegar, oil, and spices, and sometimes also mustard. So, it is the perfect patent for an express marinade. You can also add garlic squeezed through a press and your favorite herbs and spices to the mayonnaise. It is enough to cover the meat or vegetables with this mixture and set aside for an hour or more (if you have that long). A lightly baked layer of mayonnaise will add a lot of flavor and crunchiness.

Instead of oil … for the cake

Some cake recipes require the use of fat that is liquid. In this case, it is easy to get too greasy dough, because the oil often flows down the lower parts of the cake. Replacing it with mayonnaise that is thicker will keep the dough evenly moist yet fluffy.  Add an extra lemon zest to bring up more flavor of the bake, without any of the mayo taste .

Fluffy crepes and pancakes

The creamy structure of the mayonnaise will make the dishes you add them too more fluffy. So, let us mix a tablespoon of mayo into pancake batter. Just a small amount will not affect the taste significantly, so you can add it to both savory and sweet dishes. And the pancakes, you may ask? Well, they come lot more fluffy!

Bake a moist chocolate cake

The oil makes any cake more tender; a little extra egg yolk enriches any baked good and the acid in lemon has a way of making the flavor or chocolate pop! The cocoa in the mix, always make the chocolate cake dry, and by using some mayo, it will keep all the moisture you want in a god cake.  Put them all together, and you have got mayo, which is the secret to this top-rated, super-moist Mayonnaise Chocolate Cake. And you will not even have to crack an egg!

Mashed potato

Cook the potato, the same way you will always do. When they ready, while masking it with creamed cheese or  sour cream add 1-2 tablespoons of mayo. It will make it even creamier and give you slightly acidic taste.

Make the best grilled cheese ever

When it comes to creating the crispest, tangiest crust on your grilled cheese sandwich, butter is good, but mayo is better.  Place the cheese between the slices of bread. Now spread some mayo on the outer sides of both bread slices and place it on the pan or griddle. It comes extra brown and extra crispy.

Scrambled eggs

Since mayo is nothing more than eggs and oil, it will create more creamy scramble eggs. That for sure. Bat the eggs with the fork, and add a tablespoon of mayo. The mixture , under the heat treatment will become more creamy, and it wont change the taste of the breakfast dish.

Ingredient in Alfredo Sauce

If you are making creamy and cheesy Alfredo sauce at home, you can add one secret ingredients, to make even creamier. Because mayo has eggs and olive oil, mix 1 -2 tablespoons with cream and cheese, and melt all together. It will give you slightly zingy taste.

Make breadcrumbs stick to fish

Regardless of where you are cooking fish sticks.  It is always a problem to have a great coating of breadcrumbs to the surface. The solution is simple: mayonnaise.  Coat the fish  in mayo, and dip in breadcrumbs. They will stick to it immediately. And while cooking the layer of fatty mayo, will keep it moist inside, while crispy on the outside.

Unstick your grilled fish

Ninety-nine percent of the time, when I fail at cooking fish on my outdoor grill, it is because the fish sticks to the grates. What is the remedy for this? Why, mayo, of course. It sticks so nicely to the fish, plus it adds a slightly acidic richness in the final result. Slather an even layer of mayo all over the fish you are about to grill, and grill away! No stick, no mess, just delicious and moist fish.