Just don't pour potato water down the drain: it's a real miracle cure

After boiling, the potato water usually ends up in the drain.

A serious mistake because it has many beneficial properties.

Offenbach - The potato - whether in spring, summer, autumn or winter, is served by many Germans in a wide variety of forms and preparation methods.

Whether as boiled or boiled potatoes, french fries or croquettes: Hardly any other type of vegetable is so diverse.

Not only the tuber itself is tasty and has many properties, the potato water left over after cooking is also plentiful.

But many consumers simply dump the water down the drain.

Don't just dump potato water: it contains numerous minerals

Potato water contains numerous minerals such as iron, magnesium, phosphorus and potassium.

These substances are not only good for humans, plants also need them to grow faster and healthier.

If the brew has cooled down after boiling, it is ideal as a fertilizer for watering indoor, balcony and garden plants.

However, under no circumstances should salt be in the water, as this is harmful to the plants.

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Potato water: Great help in the household with cleaning

Potato water is also of great help in the household.

Surfaces and objects made of plastic in particular can be freed of dirt and grime with the brew.

Window and door frames, laminate floors and plastic kettles shine in new splendor.

The “myHOMEBOOK” portal has tried the household tip once and comes to the conclusion: “The lifehack with potatoes for plastic works.” Frying pans and pots can also be cleaned.

In fact, the potato water can also help if it is simply thrown away.

The strength in the brew helps to dissolve dirt in the drain.

However, the water should be poured hot and still boiling into the drain, then it will work its best.

Be careful with plastic pipes, however: boiling water can damage them.

Beauty product: Potato water can do the body good

The brew is also suitable as a beauty product.

Potato water can help keep the skin healthy and soft again.

The reason: The strength in the liquid ensures that the skin can absorb moisture better again.

Anyone who suffers from rough hands, especially on cold days, should hold them in lukewarm potato water for a few minutes.

Do not dry your hands with a towel afterwards, otherwise the starch will come off immediately.

Potato water can also help the hair: It should be applied as a cure after the potatoes have been boiled and washed out thoroughly later.

This makes the hair stronger and more colorful.

The water is said to even help against gray hair.

Potato water is ideal for hearty dishes: Consumers must observe the advice

It doesn't have to be drunk straight away, but consumers * can also use potato water in the kitchen.

The liquid can be stirred into soups and sauces, not only are the minerals it contains are optimal, the brew also intensifies the taste of hearty dishes.

Homemade bread also gets a special touch from potato water.

Please note: If the potato water is to be used after cooking, it is important that the

do not have any green spots. This contains the poisonous substance solanine, because it is not destroyed when heated and passes into the water. In the case of mild poisoning, symptoms such as diarrhea, nausea, vomiting and headache as well as sore throat occur. If a person ingests large amounts of solanine, the consequences are serious.

Poisonous solanine is also produced in sprouting potatoes.

And of course, the potatoes should be thoroughly cleaned of soil and dirt before cooking, if the brew is then used for food.

So you shouldn't dump the potato water down the drain.

(Tim Vincent Dicke) *