Expired milk can be used to clean silverware, polish shoes and patent leather bags. It can also be used to make masks or face scrubs, clean silverware, create a hand washing paste, and remove stains from clothes. Its uses range from facial cleansing to a tough stain remover. It can be reused and recycled, yielding great results without waste.
Shelf Life
Unopened milk is good for at least 7 days, and opened milk for at least 2-3 days past the expiry date if stored in the fridge between 3 and 4 degrees. Expired milk is wasted every day. It should not be thrown away because it can have a valuable first destination in the garden.
Fertilizer and Fungicide
Expired milk can be reused as fertilizer or fungicide by diluting it in water (half water and half milk) and pouring it into the soil or spraying it on the leaves. It is a great friend of plants, rich in minerals and vitamins. By diluting milk in water, you avoid damaging the roots or leaves. It is a convenient and ecological method for garden care.
Multipurpose Usage
Mixing spoiled milk to nourish plants or making a face mask. It soothes skin irritations and polishes hair. In the kitchen, for frying or making omelets. It also serves to clean silverware and polish shoes and bags.
Skin and Hair Care
To soothe skin irritations, hydrate the skin, polish hair, various cooking variations like in omelets or fried dishes, clean silverware and shine shoes and bags. It is effective in masking scratches and marks on glossy materials.
Storage Guidelines
Long-life milk can be stored in the pantry for about 2 months, following the date on the packaging. Once opened, it must be consumed within 3 days, keeping it in the fridge.
Quality Assessment
Smelling the milk is the best way to determine its freshness. An unpleasant odor indicates spoilage. Also, observe the consistency and color for further clues.
Waste Management
Do not throw away whole bags or containers, but separate the expired food from the rest for proper disposal. Used paper towels with food go in the organic waste, while those with detergents go in the unsorted waste. Each material, such as plastic, glass, and aluminum, must be disposed of correctly.
