Is there anything I can use old cooking oil for, rather than just throwing it away?

Question

Thank you for responding, but those hints are for small amounts of old oil, I'm talking about Large amounts as when you would be deep frying in a large vat.
So Keep the answers coming please

I'd have to change my kittys name to Greased Lightening, if I used all of the oil for them :)

Answer 1

Some communities will accept large amounts of cooking oil for converting into bio fuel. Your division of Public Works (at City Hall) should be able to tell you who might provide that service.

Another idea ~ is that most restaurants recycle their cooking oil. You might ask around where they send their stuff locally; perhaps they'll let you add your cooking oil to their recycling drums :)

Answer 2

Help remove a splinter

That stubborn splinter just won't come out. Take a break from poking at your finger for a few minutes and soak it in vegetable oil. The oil will soften up your skin, perhaps just enough to ease that splinter out with your tweezers.


Remove labels and stickers

Used jars -- both plastic and glass -- are always handy to have around. But removing the old labels always leaves a stubborn sticky residue. Soak the label with vegetable oil and the label will slide right off. Works great for sticky price tags too.


Separate stuck glasses

When stacked drinking glasses get stuck together, it seems like nothing you can do will separate them. But the solution is simple: Just pour a little vegetable oil around the rim of the bottom glass and the glasses will pull apart with ease.


Smooth your feet

Rub your feet with vegetable oil before you go to bed and put on a pair of socks. When you awaken, your tootsies will be silky-smooth and soft.


Prevent clippings from sticking to your mower

The next time you turn over your lawn mower to remove the stuck-on grass clippings, rub some vegetable oil under the housing and on the blade. It will take a lot longer for the clippings to build up next time.


Control mosquitoes in the birdbath

It's so satisfying to watch birds enjoying the garden bath you provide. But unfortunately, that still water is a perfect breeding ground for mosquitoes. Floating a few tablespoons of vegetable oil on the surface of the water will help keep mosquitoes from using the water, and it won't bother the birds. But it's still important to change the water twice a week so any larvae don't have time to hatch.


Season cast-iron cookware

After washing and thoroughly drying a cast-iron skillet or wok, use a paper towel to wipe it down with vegetable oil. Just leave a very thin layer of oil. It will prevent the pan from rusting and season it for the next time you use it.

Answer 3

Consistency is the important element. save his toys wherein he can get them. That way he's going to be geared up to get it (and placed it away) himself. while he calms down he can get the toy himself and if he starts crying as quickly as greater he has to place away, at a similar time as he's achieved he demands to place it away himself. 3 year olds are thoroughly waiting (or frequently are till there are issues) of having their very own toys and staggering them away. that's his toy he's in charge for it, not you. Distraction is a properly technique too, start up playing with a toy your self, then he's going to get better curious approximately skill of that than his tantrum. on occasion a three year olds tantrum is their way of playing with you. He has found out that this might get you worried in his worldwide. Invite him into yours and tell him you do not desire to play with him at a similar time as he's throwing a tantrum.

Answer 4

There is no way to use cooking oil for anything other than biofuel and any other use would be inadviseable Good Luck !

Answer 5

All I can think of is to put a little on your pet's food every day, if you have a pet. It's said to make their coat nice and shiny, and they like it.
Too bad you can't just pour it in your gas tank, right?