How to Use Mustard Around the House
Ancient Romans brought mustard from Egypt and since then, we've been putting in on hot dogs and ham sandwiches. But mustard has a myriad of uses that you probably don't know about. Here's some clever ideas for using mustard all around the house.
- Difficulty:
- Moderately Easy
Instructions
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Add a few tablespoons of yellow mustard to an Epsom salts bath to relieve muscle stiffness. Pour 6 to 8 ounces of mustard into a hot bath and mix well. Soak for 15 minutes to relieve back pain or stiffness caused by arthritis.
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Deodorize a lingering scent in a bottle with mustard. Squirt a little mustard into an empty bottle, fill with warm water and shake to remove the smell of the bottle's previous contents.
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Relieve a stuffy head and chest with a mustard plaster. Rub a thin layer of mustard over the chest and cover with a small, hot towel.
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De-skunk the car after an unfortunate run-in. Mix one cup of dry mustard powder in three gallons of warm water. Splash the solution over wheels, tires, the bumper and the undercarriage of the car.
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Make a zesty facial mask to stimulate skin. Spread a thin layer of yellow mustard over cheeks, forehead and chin, avoiding the eyes and surrounding area. Wait 5 minutes and rinse with cool water.
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Add a little olive oil and red wine vinegar to the nearly empty mustard jar. Give it a good shake and pour out a zingy vinaigrette.
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Tips & Warnings
Before applying mustard to the skin, test a small area first to make sure it will not cause irritation.
Apply a mustard plaster no more than ten minutes for an adult and no more than three minutes for a child.
Yellow processed mustard is milder than ground mustard seed, which is traditionally used for mustard plasters. Plasters of mustard seed are applied to the skin between two layers of cloth to prevent irritation.
