There are many things in life that may seem ordinary and insignificant, even to the point of being discarded. However, many of these things have hidden uses that are unknown to most people. Today, let's explore the wonders of loofah, and discover its amazing uses.
What is Loofah?
Loofah is the vascular bundle of a mature loofah fruit. When the loofah fruit is ripe and the skin turns yellow, it is picked and the outer skin and flesh are removed. After washing and drying, the seeds are removed, leaving behind the loofah. It has special effects such as promoting blood circulation, clearing heat, detoxification, diuresis, reducing swelling, and stopping bleeding. Here are a few of its amazing uses.
Cleaning Utensils
Cut a 10-15 centimeter long piece of loofah and use it to clean utensils and cookware. It effectively removes grease without getting oily itself. It has strong cleaning abilities and is environmentally friendly and low-carbon.
Removing Scale from Kettles
Cut a piece of loofah and place it in a boiling kettle. It will absorb the rust in the water. After some time, there will be no sediment in the water, and there will be no scale on the walls and bottom of the kettle.
Cleaning Stovetops and Inkstones
Loofah has powerful cleaning capabilities and can be used to scrub stovetops, bathtubs, and inkstones. It not only has strong stain-removing abilities but is also soft and gentle on the hands, without damaging the utensils.
Making Shoe Insoles
After drying the loofah seeds, remove the skin and seeds to obtain loofah. Use a heavy object to flatten the loofah, and then cut it into insoles. These insoles can be placed in shoes to keep feet warm and provide elasticity. They can also help prevent sweaty feet and odor.
Beauty and Skincare
Rubbing the skin with loofah while taking a bath can open up the pores, help eliminate waste, and promote skin cleansing and skincare. It can slow down skin aging and is a natural bathing product that can replace the usual bath sponge. It is gentle and non-irritating.
