13 Surprising Uses for Potatoes You've Probably Never Considered

3. Bid farewell to stains.

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Stains on clothing or skin can be maddening, but potatoes deliver a remarkably efficient answer. To address fabric stains, grate several raw potatoes into a bowl holding 0.5 L of water. Allow the mixture to rest for 10 to 15 minutes, enabling the potato starch to permeate the water. Dab the potato water onto the stain with a sponge, gently massage the spot, and rinse with cold water. For food stains on your hands, like those from berries or beets, simply rub them with a cut raw potato. It's a straightforward and natural approach to maintain pristine hands and fabrics.