Do you only use it for drinking? Here are some surprising facts about milk!

From cereal, macaroni and cheese bowls to cream and sauce recipes and even dessert recipes, milk is a staple ingredient.

Polishing silverware with milk is one of the most effective solutions. It may seem strange, but soaking your silverware in milk overnight and rinsing with water in the morning removes tarnish. The proteins in the milk act as a brightener and polish. So you don't have to put in any extra effort.

Ink can be one of the most stubborn stains, but milk is the most effective solution to this problem. Mix 2 tablespoons of milk and 1 tablespoon of white vinegar and apply to the ink stained areas. If it is clothing, soak it overnight. When the soaking process is finished, wash the garment in a normal washing program.

Polishing silverware with milk is one of the most effective solutions. It may seem strange, but soaking your silverware in milk overnight and rinsing with water in the morning removes tarnish. The proteins in the milk act as a brightener and polish. So you don't have to put in any extra effort.

Drinking water after mouth-burning food only aggravates the burn. The only way to ease the pain of a burning mouth is to drink milk. Milk contains casein, a protein that dissolves the capsaicin in spicy foods and chili peppers. Capsaicin does not dissolve in water, so water will not help you much. Drink 1 glass of milk to soothe the burn. If you have burned your hands or eyes from the pepper, you can also soothe this with milk.

Milk lightens the color of your skin by helping to shed pigmented cells. This means you can lighten sunspots, dark spots and possibly freckles without bottles and skincare products costing you a fortune. Try this dark spot removal paste with 1 teaspoon turmeric powder, 1 tablespoon milk and half a teaspoon fresh lemon juice. Apply to your face and wash off with lukewarm water after 10 minutes. Repeat once a week for noticeable results.

If you have sunburn or eczema, you can try a milk bath. First, combine 3-4 cups of whole milk, two tablespoons of honey and a pinch of coconut in a saucepan. Stir until the honey melts and the mixture is heated. You can apply it when it is warm.