You'll Never Believe What Else You Can Do with Rice!

Rice is a staple ingredient in many kitchens, but beyond its culinary use, it has a variety of creative and practical uses at home. Here are some original ways to use it:

Heating or Cooling Pad

Filling a sock or cloth bag with dry rice and tying it tightly creates a pad that can be heated in the microwave for about 30 seconds to use as a heating pad, or placed in the freezer for use as a cooling pad. Essential oils can be added for a pleasant scent.

Cleaning Plush Toys

Putting a plush toy in a bag with two cups of rice and gently shaking the bag allows the rice to absorb oils and dirt from the toy. Afterwards, the remaining rice can be vacuumed away.

Watering Plants with Rice Water

Rice washing water contains starch and nutrients. It can be used to water plants, providing them with additional moisture and nourishment. Spices or salt should not be added to the water before use.

Preventing Moisture in Salt Shakers

Adding a few grains of rice to a salt shaker prevents moisture buildup and clumping as the rice absorbs moisture, keeping the salt dry and flowing.

Accelerating Fruit Ripening

Storing unripe fruits in a container full of rice can speed up their ripening process, as the rice retains the ethylene gas emitted by the fruits that accelerates ripening. The condition of the fruits should be checked regularly to prevent rotting.

Drying Wet Electronic Devices

If a small electronic device gets wet, it can be placed in a bowl of dry rice. The rice will absorb the moisture from the device and help dry it. It's important to note that this method doesn't always work, but it has saved a few phones that fell into the water...

Creating Shakers for Kids

Filling a small container or bottle with dry rice can make a simple and fun shaker for kids. Different sized and shaped containers can create varied sounds, but it's important to seal them tightly to prevent little ones from opening and putting the rice in their mouth.

Cleaning Coffee and Spice Grinders

Running a grinder with a bit of dry rice helps clean out the oils and residues that accumulate in it. The rice absorbs the oils and leaves the grinder clean.