This versatile seasoning not only adds an interesting flavor to dishes but also proves useful in everyday life!
Chilling Drinks
To avoid waiting for your favorite drink to cool down, place the bottle in a container with cold salted water and a few ice cubes. In just 10 minutes, it will be ready to enjoy.
Preventing Sliced Apples from Browning
Apples begin to brown due to oxidation processes. To slow this down, dip the slices in cold salted water — the color of the fruit will remain unchanged! You can do the same with potatoes and pears.
Cleaning a Pan from Burnt Food
No more soaking the pan for a long time or scrubbing it with sharp objects. Simply sprinkle salt on the surface, add a little water, and let it sit for a while. After about 10 minutes, wipe away the residue with a sponge and then wash the pan with regular dish soap.
Disinfecting a Cutting Board
Over time, cutting boards develop scratches where microbes can accumulate, leading to food contamination! Sprinkle the surface with table salt and wipe it down with half a lemon. Then rinse the board thoroughly in hot water and let it dry naturally.
Gargling
The simplest and most effective way to gargle is to add one teaspoon each of salt and baking soda to half a glass of water. This solution will help with sore throats and eliminate bad breath.
Extending Milk Freshness
To keep milk fresh longer, simply add a pinch of salt to it.
Removing Coffee or Tea Stains from Mugs
While these drinks are very tasty, they can leave marks on your dishes. Regular cleaning products don’t always help, so it’s worth being resourceful. Pour a drop of water into the bottom of the mug, sprinkle some salt, and scrub the stains with the resulting mixture using a sponge. The stains will disappear without a trace!
Cleaning the Drain
Make a homemade remedy from simple ingredients: mix a quarter cup of salt and a quarter cup of baking soda, then pour them down the drain. After that, pour in half a cup of vinegar. The mixture will start to fizz — this is normal. After 15 minutes, flush with boiling water.
Repelling Ants
If you notice these little insects in your home, sprinkle salt at their gathering spots, on windowsills, and at doors. This barrier will effectively repel them.
Removing Garlic and Onion Smells from Hands
After chopping one of these products, rub your hands with a mixture of salt and lemon juice, then wash thoroughly with soap.
