How to Use Table Salt in Everyday Life: 11 Unconventional Ways

16.01.2023 02:00
Updated: 13.04.2023 11:18

Table salt can be a great helper in everyday life if you learn how to use it correctly.

Therefore, it is worth examining 11 non-standard methods of application that may be a revelation.

Removing sweat stains

Sweat stains on clothes are a big problem. Regular washing and long soaking may not solve anything. In this case, you can make a solution of table salt: a tablespoon per glass of water. This solution can remove fresh sweat stains. If the stains are old, you can increase the concentration.

Keep the water warm

In the cold season, some people make hot water bottles from plastic bottles, filling them with warm water. To keep the bottle or hot water bottle warm longer, you can add a little salt to the water. Our grandmothers know about this method.

Fighting mold

To combat mold, you don't have to buy expensive and dangerous chemicals. A simple mixture of salt and lemon juice removes fungus and mold in the bathroom. When using salt to combat mold, it is worth remembering that it has abrasive properties.

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For boiling eggs

Do eggs constantly crack while boiling? This problem can be solved by adding salt to the water. A few pinches will be enough to prevent the egg from cracking in hot water. The most interesting thing is that after adding salt, it will be easier to peel the egg.

Therefore, if you need to boil a large number of eggs, this method should definitely be used as a basis.

Cleaning the refrigerator

Over time, the following accumulate on the walls of the refrigerator:

  1. Fat.
  2. Mold.
  3. Food deposits.

If there is no special chemical, you can make a salt solution and clean all surfaces. Salt should be thoroughly dissolved in warm water so that it does not scratch the surfaces.

Freshen your breath

Many people do not use this method, and in vain. The essence: you need to add 1 teaspoon of salt and soda to a glass of water. Rinse your mouth with the solution after eating. The method is very simple, but it has really proven its effectiveness.

Lipstick marks

Lipstick stains can remain on glasses and other surfaces. Modern manufacturers have been improving technologies for a long time, so every year the fight against such stains becomes more difficult. Here is a simple tip: take vinegar and salt, mix with water and place on the dirty items. The method works well for glasses and other glass items.

Fighting ants

Ants are unwanted insects in any home. If ants have just appeared, you can use table salt, it should scare them away. It is worth noting that this method is preventive. It will not be possible to get rid of ants completely.

Bath broom

All experienced bath attendants know about this method. You need to take a new broom and place its working part in salted water. If you soak it for 20 minutes, the service life of the broom will be significantly extended. This method has proven itself in practice.

Red wine stains

Red wine stains are considered to be among the most difficult. Method of removal: salt is mixed with a small amount of water, as a result, a paste should be obtained, which is applied to the contaminated area for about 30 minutes. This method has proven itself to be excellent if the stain has just appeared.

Cooking without oil splatters

Splashes from boiling oil cause a lot of trouble for many. If you sprinkle a little salt on the frying pan, this problem will be a thing of the past. This method should not be used for frying pans with a non-stick coating, as salt has abrasive properties and can damage it.

Elena Gutyro Author: Elena Gutyro Internet resource editor


Content
  1. Removing sweat stains
  2. Keep the water warm
  3. Fighting mold
  4. For boiling eggs
  5. Cleaning the refrigerator
  6. Freshen your breath
  7. Lipstick marks
  8. Fighting ants
  9. Bath broom
  10. Red wine stains
  11. Cooking without oil splatters