Beer - a real all-rounder

You don't have to throw away stale beer - the stale barley juice is still useful in the household and for your beauty. Have you ever thought about using beer as a shampoo? You should, because beer is better for your hair than many treatments! Germany's favorite drink also cuts a fine figure in the household... Why just drink it all the time? We'll tell you what else you can use beer for!

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Why always drink? Beer can do so much more!

Beer for shiny hair

Hair is often brittle, especially in fall and winter. A shine treatment with beer can help, because beer is a real freshness booster for hair! After washing, apply the barley juice to damp hair and dry - the smell quickly dissipates and naturally wavy hair curls beautifully. If you like, you can also rinse your hair briefly.

Say goodbye to colds - thanks to beer!

Cold beer refreshes, warm beer works like a miracle elixir for colds: warm a glass of beer slightly, drizzle a spoonful of honey into it and drink in small sips. The essential oils in beer have an antibacterial effect and make you feel sleepy.

Beer for plant care

Stale, non-carbonated beer is ideal for rubbing the leaves of your houseplants with. Mix it with tap water in a 1:1 ratio and wipe the plants with a cloth or sponge. The effect: the dust is gone, the green shines beautifully! You can also add beer residue to the irrigation water as a fertilizer.

Barley juice as a furniture polish

Light beer is a real freshness kick for oak furniture: warm it up slightly, apply to the furniture with a cloth and leave to dry. Then polish with a soft cloth.