{"id":12868,"date":"2021-08-06T03:07:39","date_gmt":"2021-08-06T03:07:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/alternatech.net\/?p=12868"},"modified":"2021-08-06T03:16:00","modified_gmt":"2021-08-06T03:16:00","slug":"amazingly-useful-things-you-can-do-with-salt-around-the-world","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lorevista.com\/amazingly-useful-things-you-can-do-with-salt-around-the-world\/","title":{"rendered":"Amazingly Useful Things You Can Do With Salt Around The House"},"content":{"rendered":"

source: one good thing\n

Clean Cast Iron Pans\n

Well-seasoned cast iron pans can usually be wiped clean with ease, but on those occasions when you need a little more scrubbing power, grab some coarse salt. Pour a handful of it into the pan while it\u2019s still warm, add enough vegetable oil to the salt to form a gritty paste, then use a clean, dry dish rag to scrub the salt and oil paste around the inside of the pan.\n

The salt will provide the extra scouring power you need to remove those stuck-on food bits, while the oil soaks up the grime and helps to build up the seasoning on your pan. When you\u2019re done scrubbing, dump the salt mixture out and wipe up any residual salt and oil with a paper towel or another clean rag.\n

Erase Stains From Mugs\n

You can use salt to help you scrub out coffee and tea stains from mugs. Rub them with salt to remove the staining before washing them thoroughly with soap and water.\n

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Soothe A Sore Throat\n

The next time you wake up that telltale tickle at the back of your throat, mix some table salt in a glass of warm water and gargle for 30 seconds to ease the pain. It\u2019s not just an old wives\u2019 tale\u2014research shows that salt can actually flush out mucus and other irritants that cause a sore throat.\n

Restore Crispness To Veggies\n

When crisp veggies like cucumbers, radishes, celery, or carrots turn a bit soft while in your fridge, you can use a bit of salt to crisp them up again. Slice the veggies up and place them in a colander along with a dozen or so ice cubes and a pinch of salt.\n

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Use your hands to toss the veggies and ice together and set the colander inside of a bowl. Place the bowl in your fridge for an hour or so, then pat your newly crisp veggies dry and use them up as soon as you can.\n

Absorb Food Stains\n

If you spill some of your food or drink on the table cloth or your shirt, rub some salt onto the area to help draw out the stain, then put the item in the wash. (This is especially helpful when you\u2019re eating out or at home, because there\u2019s usually salt close by.\n

Deter Ants\n

Forget the harsh chemical pesticides; to keep ants at bay, one of the safest home remedies is to create a line of salt where you\u2019ve spotted ants moving around. Salt dehydrates and kills most insects so they\u2019ll do whatever they can to avoid it.\n

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Treat Canker Sores\n

Rinsing your mouth with salt water can ease the pain of a canker sore and help it heal faster. Stir a teaspoon of salt into half a cup of water, then swish it around your mouth and spit it out. Do this several times a day until the pain resolves.\n

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Make Eggs Easier To Peel\n

Did you know that eggs boiled in lightly salted water will peel more easily? Add a big pinch of salt to your water and cook the eggs as usual.\n

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Clean Up Spilled Egg\n

Dropped a raw egg on the kitchen floor? Sprinkle salt over the top of the mess and leave it there for about 20 minutes. Then you\u2019ll be able to wipe it right up.\n

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Put Out A Grease Fire\n

Pour salt on top of a grease fire to smother it and put it out. (And remember, never pour water on a grease fire!)\n

Clean Artificial Flowers\n

Put dusty artificial flowers in a bag of salt and shake the bag. Take a look at the color of the salt afterward\u2014yuck!\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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