Salt is more than a cooking ingredient—you can use it in many ways around your house to clean, deodorize, preserve food, and manage pests.
If grease sticks on pans, sprinkle salt and scrub to break it down without scratching. Cheese getting old? Wrap it in a cloth moistened with saltwater to keep it from spoiling too fast.
Ants can be discouraged by sprinkling salt where they enter, disrupting their trails. For clogged drains, pour equal amounts of salt and baking soda, then add vinegar. After 30 minutes, rinse with hot water to clear buildup.
Use half a lemon covered with salt to scrub away grime and mildew in bathrooms. Salting inside smelly shoes overnight absorbs moisture and odor.
After washing shower curtains, rinse them in saltwater to fight mold. Place eggs in salty water to test freshness—sinking eggs are fresh, floating ones aren’t.
Soak fruits and veggies in saltwater to keep them crisp and stop browning. For carpet stains, blot moisture, cover with salt overnight, and vacuum to refresh.
Lastly, rub your hands with salt after chopping onion or garlic to neutralize odors naturally.
These easy salt hacks are inexpensive and effective ways to deal with common household problems while avoiding harsh chemicals.
