There is no better way to celebrate National Garlic Day than to make some of your favorite spice-filled dishes (click here for ideas). But garlic isn’t just for cooking. Here are 4 creative ways to use garlic outside of the kitchen:
Repair a Crack in Glass
According to Care2.com, the natural adhesive quality of garlic is what makes it a great quick fix for small cracks in glass. Rub the juice of a crushed garlic clove onto the crack and wipe away the excess liquid. In addition, you can use garlic as “glue” for other things like paper crafts.
Keep Bugs at Bay
Simply mix garlic and water in a spray bottle to create a natural pesticide that can be misted on plants to keep away unwanted insects. You can make the spray even more powerful by adding additional ingredients such as crushed hot pepper, liquid soap or mineral oil. Click here for the complete recipe. One other tip: Rub crushed garlic on your skin for a quick mosquito repellant.
Remove a Splinter
Place half of a garlic clove underneath a Band-Aid and leave overnight. In the morning, not only will the splinter be gone, but because garlic contains antibiotic and anti-inflammatory compounds, there will be no sign of swelling.
Clean Your Face
This may not be the most popular choice in skincare, but using garlic as a facial cleanser dries out acne and tightens and exfoliates your skin. Massage a paste of minced garlic, olive oil, facial cleanser and sugar into your skin and rinse thoroughly.
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