Is Mayonnaise an Instrument? Trivia Quiz

Answer: piano

The oil and lemon juice content in mayonnaise work well to polish ivory and make it shine. To polish a piano with mayonnaise, put a small amount on the keys and let it sit for five or ten minutes. Then wipe it off and use a different cloth to rub the keys down. The result should be a brilliant shine that would make a musician smile!

Answer: It can soften, smooth, and increase the shine.

Many doctors recommend mayonnaise to help kill lice and their eggs. However it is can also be used as a hair conditioner. With a comb, take some mayonnaise and comb it into hair from the back to the bottom tips. Leave the mayonnaise in for one hour and cover hair with a plastic shower cap. Afterwards, rinse out with shampoo and water. (Elvis Presley would have been jealous.)

Answer: dry skin

It is not the water fountain of youth, but mayonnaise can help dry skin by softening it. It can also ease the pain of a bad sunburn like aloe vera. For dry skin, rub mayonnaise completely into the skin on elbows, arms, legs, and even your face with a damp washcloth.

Afterwards rub lotion onto the skin. It will take away the mayonnaise smell and help reinforce the mayonnaise's treatment. (Beauty is desired, but most people don't want hot dogs and hamburgers compared to their faces...perfume can be mayonnaise's new girlfriend)

Answer: crayon

Don't worry Mom, those little ones may create a work of art worth millions someday. However in the meantime, mayonnaise can take those crayon impressions off of the walls and furniture. Once again, rub mayonnaise on the crayon mark and let it set for five to ten minutes. Then remove it with a damp cloth and the stain should disappear.

Answer: drink and cup ring stains

Mayonnaise is good for removing water or liquid stains caused by cups and glasses. It can be applied and rubbing it's oil and lemon juice properties removes dried liquid spots from wood tops. Some wood finishes are very sensitive though and it is good to test the mayonnaise on an unnoticeable spot before rubbing it into the wood to remove stains. (Otherwise, the next fail safe option would be that new table cloth the wife has been wanting.)

Answer: It causes the raw wood to swell.

Mayonnaise releases oils and proteins that causes the raw wood to swell, filling up the cracks. To fix small wood cracks, fill in the gap with mayonnaise and leave it to sit for ten days. The oils and proteins in the mayonnaise will cause the raw wood to swell which will fill in the cracks. Most cracks will not be noticeable afterwards. (Unless of course, Grandpa has really good glasses when he inspects it.)

Answer: tar, sap, and sticker glue

Mayonnaise can remove tar, sap, sticker glue and even that bumper sticker the kids put on the car. Removing the mess will take a little more work and arm power this time, but put the mayonnaise on the mess and forcefully rub it into the metal with a vehicle approved cloth. (We wouldn't want to scratch the poor beauty on top of all it's been through.) Mayonnaise has been known to remove sticky substances off of metal surfaces without damaging the paint, similar to cleaners like "Goof-off".

Answer: It strengthens them.

The proteins and oils in mayonnaise can help strengthen nails. Take a bowl or jar, fill it with mayonnaise and let your fingers set in it. After ten minutes, rinse the mayonnaise off. If you have extra time, mayonnaise can also be used to give yourself a facial! Just rub it in your skin and wash with a damp washcloth. (There should be a fairy tale about "Beauty and the Condiment"!)

Answer: polishing

Mayonnaise can put some shine into green beauties! Take a little bit of mayonnaise and with a paper towel, rub on the tops of plant's green leaves. Mayonnaise will brighten their green color and will not hurt their growth. The family gardener may even win a blue ribbon approval from the next house guests.

Answer: shampoo

Mayonnaise has been used to make homemade shampoo, but shampoo is not a recommended food.

Mayonnaise is a good base for many salad dressings. Using mayonnaise one can add seasonings and flavorings to it. Egg salad is also one of many recipes that uses mayonnaise.

To make tartar sauce, mix mayonnaise, sweet pickle relish, minced onions, and a small amount of lemon juice (Use a tablespoon and taste. Add more according to personal preference.) Finish it with a big of salt and pepper, then refrigerate before serving.