Household Hints: Creative and Efficient Ways to Use Heinz Mustard

Mustard is one of the leading sandwich condiments in the United States. Although mustard is widely used to spice up your family recipes, there are many other handy uses for mustard around the house. Some handy household uses for mustard include health uses, kitchen uses, and garden uses

Household Uses for Heinz Mustard-Home Remedies
Mustard can be used to treat and cure the symptoms of many common medical conditions. In Olden days, Mustard poultices were used to cure the common cold. To make a mustard poultice, use two tablespoons of mustard in a washcloth and rub on the chest to cure the common cold. For best results, use the mustard poultice late in the evening preferably at bedtime... Do not use a mustard poultice during the day when you may be outside, as this could potentially lead to walking pneumonia.

Use Mustard as an ingredient in a hot soothing bath. Combine two tablespoons of mustard and one teaspoon of Epsom salts to running bath water. Leisurely soak in the bath for approximately twenty minutes to relieve minor muscle aches and pains. This is an excellent home treatment for arthritis, sprained muscles, pulled muscles, and broken bones. After your mustard bath, be sure to rinse thoroughly to avoid the lingering scent of mustard on your skin.

Mustard can also be used to treat and cure a sore throat. To use mustard for sore throats combine mustard, the juice of one half of a fresh lemon, one tablespoon of salt, one tablespoon of honey, and one half cup of boiling water. Mix the ingredients thoroughly. Let the mixture set for 15 minutes. Gargle your throat. This will cure a sore throat in three days. For added benefit, put one cap of mouthwash into the mix before gargling.

Mustard makes an excellent soak for tired, overworked feet. Combine one tablespoon mustard in a pan of warm to hot water. Stir the water well to completely dissolve the mustard. Soak your feet for approximately twenty minutes.