Clever uses for salt
Salt is a kitchen essential and more than just a popular flavouring for food.
It has all sorts of clever uses around the home – here’s a few of our favourites.
Clear flower residue
If a bouquet of flowers has left mineral deposit behind on your glass vase, you can use salt to help clear it away without hassle. Rub with salt, then wash with soapy water. If you can’t fit your hand inside the vase, add salt to the vase and fill with warm water. Leave to soak, then wash with a brush.
Hold artificial flowers in place
Here’s a great trick if you have a table arrangement made with artificial flowers. To keep them in place, fill the bottom of your vase or container with salt. Add a small amount of cold water, then arrange your flowers and leave to set. The salt will solidify, holding the flowers in place.
Remove red wine carpet stains
If you spill a glass of red wine on the carpet, this trick can help. While the stain is still wet, dilute the colour using white wine, then clean with a sponge and cold water. Sprinkle with salt and leave for 10 minutes, then vacuum up the rest. The salt will help absorb the residue.
Remove watermarks
Help remove watermarks from wooden furniture using a paste made from 1 teaspoon of salt and a few drops of water. Gently rub on the watermark, then restore shine with furniture polish.
Remove odour from shoes
Sprinkling salt in your shoes can help remove odour because it absorbs moisture. Sprinkle one or two teaspoons and leave it to rest overnight. Shake out the salt and you’re ready to go.
Deter ants
If you have an ant problem but don’t want to use chemicals, try salt instead. Sprinkle salt along the path where they tread to repel them.
Prevent fish from sticking
Prevent fish from sticking to your griddle or frying pan by rubbing down with salt first.
Clean and restore sponges
Help restore your sponges with this simple trick. Add dish soap to your sponge, build up to a lather, then rinse thoroughly. Add newly cleaned sponges to a bowl of cold, heavily salted water and leave to soak for one to two hours. Drain and let dry.
Do you know any clever uses for salt? Share your wisdom in the comments below!
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