25 Ways to Clean with Salt

1. All purpose cleaner: For an all-purpose cleaner, use a mixture of salt and vinegar, but don't apply it to materials which may be sensitive to vinegar such as linoleum, marble, or waxed surfaces.

 

2. Brass or copper: For general shining purposes, mix together equal parts salt, flour, and vinegar. Apply to metal with a cloth, let sit about an hour, then wipe down and buff.  For tarnished brass or copper, add salt to a squeezed-out lemon rind and rub down metal then rinse and buff.

 

3. Cast iron cookware: If your cast iron cookware is due for a good cleaning, heat it up over medium-low heat and add enough oil to cover the bottom of the pan. When it's heated up, remove from heat and add 2-4 Tbs of coarse salt to form paste. Scrub. Add more salt or oil as needed. Rinse off with hot water, wipe dry, and then coat with a thin layer of oil as usual. You can also use a little salt with hot water after each cooking, followed by a light layer of oil. This will keep your cookware clean and prevent rust.

 

4. Carpet: To get rid of a carpet spot, run in a mixture of equal parts salt, vinegar, and borax. Let this dry and then vacuum it up.

 

5. Chimney: Tossing a handfull of salt on your fire on occasion is supposed to keep the chimney clean.

 

6. Coffee pot: To clean, add 2-3 tablespoons salt to the pot and bring to a boil.

 

7. Enamel: Cookware and dishes -- Apply equal parts salt and vinegar and rub thoroughly.

 

8. Gold: Same as other metals, mix together equal parts salt, flour, and vinegar and rub down.

 

9. Hands: Use a mixture of salt and vinegar to remove garlic or onion scent from your hands.

 

10. Liquid spill: If a colored liquid spills on the carpet, like wine, dab it up and then apply salt to the still wet area. Wait until it dries and then vacuum.

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