Most of us have used it in the kitchen before, but what is cornstarch, exactly? Cornstarch isn’t technically flour, per se, but it is a starchy carbohydrate that can be used in many different ways.

Do you need to deodorize smelly sneakers or polish Grandma’s silver? Turns out the cornstarch in your pantry can be used for more than baking chewy cookies and thickening puddings and sauces. If you ...