26 Jan Using Salt in the House (Part 2)

Salt is one of the most important and unavoidable elements in our life. Do you believe that salt can be considered a suitable alternative to many chemical products that are used every day? Have you ever thought about using salt as a cleaning agent? Read the second part of this article to know the amazing and interesting methods of using salt at the house.

Using salt in the house

In the first part, we explained some methods of using salt at the house. In this section, we will discuss the other amazing uses of this interesting substance.

Washing stains between bathroom tiles

The first method of using salt at the house is for bathroom tiles. Stains between bathroom tiles may also be an unpleasant factor for you and cause you to be annoyed. To clean these stains, you need the following materials:

• Half a cup of salt
• Four litres of hot water
• Some dish detergent

Mix these three materials. Using this method you can clean the stains between the bathroom tiles better.

Cleaning the cloth full of stains

You can simply use salt to clean the fabrics that turned yellow. For this, you only need one tablespoon of salt and 1/4 cup of baking soda. Pour the obtained mixture into a container containing warm water. Now put the cloth in a large container. After an hour take the cloth out of the container. You will see its amazing and unique effect.

Cleaning the milk that has settled in the boiling milk container

While heating the milk, some of it may stick to the container or burnt. If it’s difficult for you to clean it, just wet the container a little and sprinkle some salt on it. Then wash the container after 10 minutes. Salt also removes the burnt smell of the dish.

Cleaning lipstick from glasses

Moisturizers in lipsticks help them last longer and leave lipstick stains on glasses when drinking. Cleaning them is difficult even with hot water. To speed up your work, rub some salt on the edges of the glass before washing.

Eliminating fat behind dishes

Over time and cooking in dishes, the fats stick to their body and the heat stabilizes them on the dish. When washing the dishes, sprinkle some salt on their bodies and then wash as usual to see your kitchen dishes become shiny.

Cleaning the seam of the tiles

Another method for using salt at the house is for the seam of the tiles. Mix half a glass of salt with 5 litres of water and pour some bleach liquid. Clean the tiles and the joints between the tiles with this solution.

Bleaching pillowcases

Whiten the pillowcases that turn yellow after a while with salt. Mix 1 tablespoon of salt and ¼ glass of soda. Then pour it into boiling water. Put the cloths into the solution for 1 hour and wash.

Treating facial acne

You can treat pimples on your face using salt by washing your face and then pouring some salt on the parts where pimples grow. Then wash with water. You can also use salt to treat mouth ulcers.

Keeping fruit slices fresh

One of the best uses of salt is to keep fresh fruit slices. You can pour some salt on the sliced fruits and preserve them without any colour change in your sliced fruits.

Keeping the room smelling good

Using half a cup of salt and adding a few rose petals in the room is essential and helps to make the room fragrant.

Salt replaces toothpaste

Have you ever been in a situation where you don’t have toothpaste? Just use salt! Another simple way is to add salt to your routine. It’s good for removing stains, whitening your teeth, and disinfecting them. Because of the antibacterial properties of salt, don’t just expect your teeth to whiten overnight, it will take some time and consistency to remove the stains, but it’s worth the wait. Gently dip your toothbrush in the salt and brush your teeth. Alternatively, add some salt to your toothpaste to clean your teeth!

Cheap and effective exfoliation

Salt can also be a good alternative for dry skin care, it removes dead skin, increases your blood circulation and is a good and cheap way to improve your skin health! It’s very effective if you apply it after a hot bath. Remember to apply the salt while your skin is still slightly damp, massage the skin in circular motions for better results, and use sea salt.

Renewing and cleaning artificial flowers

This method is pretty simple and amazing. Nobody likes dust on artificial flowers, but dust is almost impossible to get rid of (at least permanently). An easy way to keep artificial flowers is to put some salt in a bag (preferably a paper one), add an artificial plant to it, and shake it to remove any traces of soil and salt. Removes dirt, and makes it look cool again.

Treating dandruff

If dandruff isn’t treated, it can affect your self-confidence. You have probably tried thousands of treatments and remedies for it and it has never had satisfactory results. Have you tried salt? Before shampooing your hair, put some salt on your scalp, massage it carefully for at least 5 minutes, and then use shampoo. This method will help to treat dandruff and also help to grow long and strong hair.

Treatment of sore throat

A solution of salt and water can be helpful for a sore throat. Salt water reduces phlegm and swelling and removes bacteria and other irritants that can cause a sore throat. For this purpose, just add a little salt to a glass of water and swish it between 30 seconds and a minute. You will be surprised by how strangely effective it is.

Removing water stains from the sofa

There’s another problem; those stains on the sofa, especially if you have a lot of parties. An easy way to get rid of them is to pour some salt directly on them and gently clean them with a sponge, preferably with a damp one. With this method, you may be able to get rid of these useless stains!

Make your lips more attractive and soft

Not only is salt good for cleansing the skin, but it’s also good for your lips. Whenever you feel that your lips are dry, rough, hard and not beautiful at all, just add salt! A quick and easy way to do this is to add a pinch of salt to a toothbrush and carefully brush your lips with it (circular motions have been proven to be the best). After that, wash it off so that your lips always look great.

Removing stains inside the oven

First, you should pour some salt on the stains that have been created inside the oven. Remember that this should be done while the oven is still hot. Now give some time for the salt to remain in the heat and appear as bubbles on the stains. After the oven has cooled, remove the stains from the surface with pressure. After this step, you can completely clean the inside of the oven with a brush mixed with soap and water.

Removing sweat stains from clothes

To use this method, you should pour 4 spoons of salt in a volume of about a pitcher of warm water and put the clothes in this solution. By rubbing the fabric stain, you can increase the speed of stain removal. Then wash the clothes safely and get rid of the stains.

Fixing the colour of the towel

Add a pinch of salt to the water the first 2 or 3 times you wash new coloured towels. The salt stabilizes the dye, leaving your towel shiny.

Carpet Cleaning

If there’s a stain on the carpet, mix some salt, vinegar and borax and pour it on the stain. After the mixture is dry, collect it with a vacuum cleaner. You will see that the mixture has absorbed the stain.

Removing the smell of shoes

Shoes with hemp fibres are prone to smell in the summer and when worn without socks. To remove the bad smell of these shoes, sprinkle a little salt inside them or put a cloth bag full of salt in your shoes. After two hours, the bad smell of your shoes is completely gone!

Testing the freshness and health of eggs

The last method for using salt at the house is for eggs, Add some salt to a container of water and put the eggs in it. If the eggs sink to the bottom of the container, they are fresh and healthy. But if they float on the water, the eggs are leftovers and you shouldn’t eat them.

To wrap up

Salt is one of the most widely used ingredients in the kitchen, but how many times have you used it for anything other than cooking? Although many people may believe that salt shouldn’t be used in high amounts; It’s enough to use it appropriately. Salt has many other uses besides cooking. In this way, we concluded that the compound salt is versatile. If you don’t have the opportunity or patience to wash your clothes, you can count on the specialised NeatEx team. With the most advanced tools and the latest knowledge, we will deliver your clothes of the best quality as soon as possible. Don’t damage your valuable clothes with improper washing. NeatEx washes your clothes best and ensures you have clean and tidy clothes.