Sprinkle Some Salt Around The House – Here’s Why It’s So Amazing And Why You Should Do It

Written by Chandrama Deshmukh  • 

Around the world, salt is used for several purposes such as cleaning, cooking, etc. In fact, salt has been used for centuries as a cleaning tool as well as a way to extend the shelf life of different kinds of foods. People around the globe prefer salt as a cleaning tool because it is extremely cheap, safe to use, and has several benefits over other cleaning tools. You must try and use salt to help you around the house in several different ways. Follow the points below to help you apply these simple salt hacks.

#1 Use Salt To Keep Ants Away

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Do you have ants invading your home and getting into your food cabinets? Then, use the simple salt technique. Pour out some salt and line your food cabinets and windowsills to keep ants from entering your homes. It is important to know that using salt this way can significantly reduce the humidity in your home.

#2 Use Salt To Polish Copper, Silver Or Brass 

Objects that are made from metals such as copper, silver or brass need regular cleaning. If these items are neglected in the cleaning process, they can lose their shine by reacting with their environment. In such cases, simply mix salt with apple cider vinegar and rub the affected surfaces. This solution helps remove any dirt, rust or tarnish that has developed on the surface of the metal.

#3 Use Salt To Clean Your Car And House Windows

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Using salt is a great way to clean stains on windows. To create a cleaning liquid using salt, simply mix 1-2 tablespoons of salt with roughly a gallon of hot water. Using this mixture on your windows will help get rid of the toughest of stains and make them shiny once again. You can use the same mixture to help clean your car windows as well.

#4 Use Salt To Revitalize Your Skin 

Using salt is a great way to rejuvenate and revive your skin. To do this, simply mix salt with lavender or olive oil. This mixture creates a very effective bath scrub that you can apply to your entire body before a shower. Salt is very effective in revitalizing your skin because it helps get rid of your dead skin cells. Combining this with lavender or olive oil helps moisturize your body and makes your skin glow.

#5 Use Salt For Cleaning Sink Drains

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Does your sink often clog up? Do you find a bad smell emanating from your sink drain? Well, there is an easy an effective way of getting rid of these problems. Simply add 1-2 tablespoons of salt to a gallon of hot water. Now, slowly pour this mixture down your drain. The combination of salt and hot water helps get rid of any sort of grease buildup in your sink drain as well as remove any foul odors emanating from it.

#6 Use Salt To Brighten Colors

Have your curtains and rugs become dull and boring? Well, there is an easy way to restore their original colors with the help of salt. Just soak a cleaning cloth in a concentrated solution of salt water for 10-15 minutes and use it to clean your curtains or fabrics. This technique is a lot more effective than using commercial cleaning liquids or detergents. This is because you may require multiple cleaning products to remove stains and give your fabrics a shine, but salt can take care of all of these on its own.

#7 Use Salt To Whiten Your Teeth

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To whiten your teeth, simply mix salt with baking soda and place on an aluminum foil. Now, wrap this foil around your teeth and allow the salt and baking soda to work their magic. Remove the foil after half an hour and rinse your mouth. You should be able to notice immediate effects with your teeth becoming at least a tone whiter than before.

#8 Use Salt To Alleviate Toothaches 

Rinsing your mouth with a mixture of warm water and salt can help ease toothaches. This mixture is very effective as a mouthwash and can be used as frequently as you like to help get rid of mouth sores.

#9 Use Salt While Drying Clothes

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Using salt while drying your clothes can help prevent them from shrinking. If you use a dryer, simply add salt to your clothes before drying to help them retain their softness and shape. If you dry your clothes in the sun, simply add salt to the final wash before hanging your clothes outside.

Salt is a very effective tool in and out of the kitchen. Use these abovementioned tips to save money while simultaneously eliminating those daily woes. A total win-win situation!

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