How to Make More Use of Peanut Butter

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Peanut butter is a nutritious food found in almost every kitchen across America. Rich in protein, oils and healthy fat, peanut butter is most commonly spread upon bread with jelly. But this simple nut butter has many more amazing uses than most people ever consider. Peanut butter is not just for sandwiches anymore, as it can be used in a number of ways around your house. Read on to learn more.

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Instructions

Difficulty: Moderate

Step1

Remove gum or silly putty from your child's hair, from carpeting or upholstery around your house with a dab of peanut butter. Peanut butter is full natural oils that won't damage the hair or fabric as they break up the gum or putty. Place a healthy amount of peanut butter over the putty or gum and massage the butter in with your fingers. Let it set for 15 to 20 minutes before working out with a fine-toothed comb.

Step2

Clean up glue adhesive that sticks to glass or plastic. Remove as much of the sticker as possible and cover the area with a thin layer of peanut butter. Allow the peanut butter to set for at least a few hours before cleaning with dish soap and warm water. The glue adhesive should wipe away clean

Step3

Moisturize your hair with a bit of peanut butter. Mix equal parts of mayonnaise and peanut butter with a fork and work it into your damp hair. Wrap your head with a towel or use a shower cap to prevent drips around your house and allow the mixture to set for 30 minutes. Wash as normal for soft, silky hair.

Step4

Use peanut butter as ant bait, as the yummy butter is irresistible even to insects. Mix 1/4 tsp. baking soda, 1/2 tsp. borax and 1 tsp. of peanut butter. Place a small dab in the bottom of several bottle caps and leave them around your house where ants are often seen.

Step5

Prevent a dripping ice cream cone by adding a half spoonful of peanut butter to the bottom of the cone. Not only is peanut butter a great way to end a delicious ice cream treat, it will keep the melting cream from dripping all over you and your house.

Step6

Add a spoonful of peanut butter to your frying pan when preparing fish. The peanut butter will add a nice subtle flavor to the fish and will prevent a fishy odor from hanging in your house for days afterwards.