Happy National Peanut Butter Day! As you spread that creamy awesomeness on your toast this morning, you probably never thought about all the other uses for this beloved pantry staple. I know that when Marcellus Gilmore Edson of Montreal patented peanut paste in 1884, he could have never imagined how many uses people would discover for peanut butter. His version was very different from today’s peanut butter – because he created it as a nutritious protein source for people who couldn’t chew solid food. So, let’s have fun looking at how we use peanut butter today.
Here are some fascinating alternative uses for peanut butter:
Remove Sticky Substances
o Works great for removing gum from hair or fabric
o It can help get rid of sticky residue from labels and stickers
o Effective at cleaning adhesive residue from surfaces
Pet Care & Wild Animals
o Used as a base for giving pets medication
o Makes an effective squirrel bait for humane traps
o Used to create homemade dog treats
o Popular for making bird feeders
Household & Beauty Tasks
o Restore that leather jacket you found in the attic
o Lubricate squeaky hinges and stuck locks
o Removes crayon marks from walls
o Can polish and clean leather furniture
o Makes an effective face or hair mask due to its oils and proteins
o Helps remove paint or grease from hands
Arts & Crafts
o Creates a moldable clay when mixed with powdered milk
o Used as an adhesive for lightweight crafts
o Makes an excellent base for homemade playdough
o It can be used to create textured paintings
Car & Garage Uses
o Removes tree sap from car surfaces
o Works as a lubricant for tools
o Can help remove oxidation from headlights
o Used to help clean car upholstery
o Home Maintenance
o Helps unstick scissors
o Mix peanut butter & sawdust fill small holes in wood
o Works as a lubricant for drawer tracks
o Helps protect garden tools from rust when applied as a thin coating
Mouse & Rodent Control
o Makes an effective bait for mouse traps
o The strong smell attracts rodents effectively
Shaving Aid
o It can be used as an emergency shaving cream
o The oils help soften hair and protect the skin
Wood Restoration
o Helps restore shine to wood furniture
o It can be used to condition wooden cutting boards
o Effective at removing water rings from wood surfaces
Odor Removal
o It can help neutralize fish cooking odors
o Used to remove skunk smell from pets (mixed with other ingredients)
Some Important Tips:
o Always test any alternative use on a small area first
o Natural peanut butter works best for most of these applications
o Avoid using peanut butter with added sugars or oils for non-food uses
o Be mindful of allergies when using peanut butter in public spaces or shared items
Consider using expired peanut butter rather than fresh peanut butter for these alternative uses. We had fun discovering all these creative applications when researching peanut butter. Who knew peanut butter’s natural oils, proteins, and sticky texture could solve many household problems?
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