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13 Uses of Kitchen Salt That You Didn’t Think Of

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By Yolanda WernerPublished 2 years ago 3 min read
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13 Uses of Kitchen Salt That You Didn’t Think Of
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Did you know that the role of table salt is not only related to gastronomy? This miracle mineral can be used in many ways in a household.

From generation to generation, since ancient times, salt has been used for purposes you have never thought of before. Read how useful kitchen salt can be in a home, except for its use in cooking.

Cooking salt is not only good for cooking.

Cooking salt…

Prevents fruit oxidation.

Not only vinegar and lemon juice prevent the blackening of the fruit, but also table salt. All you have to do is keep the fruit slices in lightly salted water.

Is an excellent cleaning agent.

Who else needs cleaning products on the market? Cooking salt is just as effective and much cheaper. For best results and obtaining a product with a gentle action, prepare a paste of salt, baking soda, and liquid dish soap. You can use it on both kitchen and bathroom surfaces. In addition, it has extraordinary effects on cups stained with tea or coffee.

Removes unpleasant odors from the sink.

A lot of food scraps are stored on the sink hose, so it is normal to smell bad afterward. Although there are sachets with specially designed granules, you can just as well use table salt. The solution is to mix salt with warm water and pour it frequently on the sink drain.

Removes water stains on furniture.

It is not easy to prevent stains left by glasses or cups on pieces of furniture, nor to remove them later. Mix a little salt with vegetable oil and gently rub the affected area.

Disinfects the refrigerator.

A good way to clean and disinfect the refrigerator is a solution prepared from salt and mineral water.

Attacks wine stains.

If you spilled wine on the tablecloth or clothes, immediately cover the area with table salt. After dinner, soak the material in cold water for half an hour, then wash it as usual. Salt has the same effect on bloodstains.

Removes sweat stains.

How many pieces of clothing did you have to give up because they were stained with sweat? Now you have found the saving solution! Mix 4 tablespoons of table salt with half a cup of warm water and rub the stains until they disappear.

Keeps the flowers fresh longer.

A pinch of salt added to the water in the vase helps you enjoy your favorite flowers longer.

Can be used for weed control.

If you sit in the yard, you are not happy with the grass that grows in the garden or among the asphalt boards. Sprinkle salt on the weeds that stand in your way, then pour hot water over them.

Removes grease stains from carpets.

Did you have a culinary accident, and your favorite carpet was the number one victim? Prepare a solution of one part salt and four parts alcohol and rub the affected area, preferably without damaging the natural shape of the bristles.

Cooking salt is a reliable ally in the home, so you should not limit yourself to just using it in food, but to take into account the guidelines related to daily household activities.

Cleans the drain from the sink

Pour hot salted water into the sink regularly to avoid unpleasant odors or deposits

Extinguishes the fire produced by burned fat

If the fat burns while you are cooking, quickly put salt on the flame and you will solve the problem immediately.

Removes the weeds from the yard

If weeds and grass grow among the bricks or concrete slabs in the yard, sprinkle salt between the joints and sprinkle lightly with water. After the rain, the salt will enter the soil.

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