13 Surprising Uses for Potatoes You Probably Never Knew

12. Create both warm and cold compresses.

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Potatoes are excellent for making hot or cold compresses. For a cold compress, chill potato mash and wrap it in gauze before applying it to the affected area. For a warm compress, boil or bake a potato, wrap it in cloth, and apply it to the skin. Potatoes retain heat well, making them ideal for soothing aches and pains.