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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.

"Cornstarch is absorbent, which means it can soak up moisture and oils," says Katie Dills, brand president of The Cleaning Authority. "This makes it effective for cleaning tasks like deodorizing and ...