Different uses of salt in cleaning

Those who seek a healthier life have salt less and less present in their diet. However, this is not the only use of salt for everyday use. He can also be the housewife's ally at cleaning time.

Kitchen cleaning

To clean grease from the iron cookware, sprinkle some salt on the pan and let it sit for a while. After that, wipe off the excess salt with a paper towel and washing the pan will be much easier.


To remove the dark stains that coffee and tea leave on the cups, you can also use the same technique with salt.

To eliminate red wine stains from tissues, first remove as much liquid as possible from the area where the beverage has been spilled. Throw salt on the stain and let it sit for fifteen minutes. After that time the salt will turn pink as it should absorb the rest of the wine left in the fabric. The next step is to clean the stain with a solution of one cup of water and another of vinegar.

Salt can also be used to lessen the bad smell of thermos and squeeze bottles. Leave a spoonful of salt in the bottle and wait a few minutes. Then rinse the bottle and wash normally with soap of your choice.


Bathroom cleaning

To clean the sink, toilet or bathtub, you can make a mixture of raz and salt water. Apply the paste to the enamel fixings and let it sit for fifteen minutes to remove the grimy yellow. After that, pass a damp sponge to clean.

To clean the floor, add half a cup of salt in a bucket of warm water. Apply the mixture with a mop and then rinse the floor.

Room and room cleaning

To clean carpets and carpets with grease or wine stains, remove as much of the stain liquid as possible and cover with salt. Let stand and then remove salt and clean as per carpet manufacturer's instructions.


To brighten decorative pieces made of bronze, silver, copper, tin, mix with equal parts salt, wheat flour and vinegar. Apply and let stand. Remove the salt with a soft brush and then wipe it dry to brighten the piece.

Salt bites on fabrics help to remove the stench, serve as deodorizers. To remove the stink of shoes, put two spoons of salt in each pair. Rub well and then leave in the sun for half an hour to eliminate the stinky feet.

Now that you know about other uses of salt, you can start lowering your meal intake and increasing salt use for cleaning your home. This way you avoid excessive salt intake and chemical use during cleaning.

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