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Genius Ways To Use Salt When Cleaning
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By JOANNA MARIE
Grease
To remove stubborn grease stains on pots and pans, add in some warm water to soften the grease, stir in 2 tablespoons of salt, then leave it to soak overnight.
The next day, add another tablespoon of salt and heat the pot or pan until the water boils. The combination of heat and salt acts as a detergent, cutting through the grease.
Drains
Heat equal parts salt and water until almost boiling, then pour it down a blocked drain. The salt breaks down fats that often clog drains, and the heat helps by melting it.
Add vinegar to further dissolve the clog, then flush out any loosened debris with cool water. You may need to repeat this process several times to fully clear out your pipes.
Ants
Dissolve salt in water and apply it directly to the ants to dehydrate and kill them, or sprinkle salt across entry points or paths that ants use to deter them from crossing.
However, you should identify the type of ants you have, as some ants actually like salt. Also, remember that while many claim these methods are effective, they remain unproven.
Brass Or Copper
To clean tarnished brass, mix 3 tablespoons of salt into a pint of vinegar in a spray bottle. Spray the tarnish, let it penetrate, then rub it off with a soft cloth.
Clean copper pots by cutting a lemon in half, dipping it in salt, and using it as an abrasive pad to gently scrub the tarnished pot. The lemon juice will help dissolve the tarnish.
Wine
Gently blot the stain with a paper towel, then cover it completely with salt. Leave it to sit until the salt has fully absorbed the wine, then vacuum the area thoroughly.