If you enjoy the occasional glass of wine but you are not a great wine lover, you might not know what to do with any leftovers after a party. Rather than let a single drop go to waste, here are some excellent wine uses in your kitchen and around the home. With these great ideas, you will make the most of any leftover wine and it can help you save money on things like vinegar, cleaning products and more.

Treat your skin

Red wine is known for its many beneficial properties. What some people do not know is that you can apply it to your skin in order to soften your skin. You can simply dab it on or you can add some wine to your bath before you enjoy a soak. It might seem a bit strange soaking in red or reddish bath water, but you will love the end results.

Wash vegetables

This is one of the most interesting of all wine uses because we usually think of washing vegetables with clean water. However, if you place some wine in a spray bottle, you can spray it on your veggies. The alcohol helps kill bacteria it is far more effective than plain water.

Disinfect

Similar to the previous point, this is another one of the most practical wine uses. You can use wine to wipe down your surfaces and disinfect them. Of course, if you have natural stone surfaces, you should not wipe them down with wine because it can etch the stone and ruin the finish.

Marinade meats

This is one of the most delicious wine uses of all! If you want your next steak to be succulent and delicious, you should soak it in some wine-based marinade. If you soak your meat in wine for at least 6 hours, it helps protect your body against carcinogens that are associated with grilling or frying.

Vinegar

Vinegar is great for adding amazing flavour to just about any salad. If you leave wine for too long, it will eventually turn to vinegar which you can then use to dress your favourite salads. Add some olive oil and a dash of salt and pepper. There’s no need for complex, creamy and heavy dressings when you have these four essentials.

Wine ice blocks

If you enjoy wine but you don’t drink too much or too often, you can freeze the leftovers in your ice cube tray. The next time you want to chill some wine without watering it down, simply add some wine ice cubes!

With all of these handy wine uses, you will be able to make the most of every last drop. When wine is leftover in a bottle, you can use it in various recipes. If you have leftovers in glasses, you can use it for cleaning purposes.