How to Recycle Olive Oil

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By Victoria R.
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Recycle Olive Oil

If you have ever bought a bottle of olive oil, you know how expensive it can be. What most people don’t know is that olive oil can be recycled and used in other ways around the house. Why not make the most out of each bottle of olive oil you purchase? Continue reading to learn how to recycle olive oil.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

cheesecloth
bowl or cup
used olive oil

Step 1

Let the olive oil cool in the frying pan for thirty minutes after you have finished cooking.
Step 2

Place a piece of cheesecloth on top of a bowl or cup. If you don't have cheesecloth, you can use gauze.
Step 3

Pour the used olive oil into the bowl and allow the cheesecloth to strain any of the cooking debris out of the oil. You can keep a bowl next to your stove to use on a regular basis to store any used olive oil.
Step 4

Use the olive oil to shave your legs, polish your wood furniture or treat a sunburn. You can also use olive oil instead of a lotion or cream, as bath oil or to bake a cake.