Salt has a number of household uses, from soaking up stains to scrubbing stuck-on kitchen messes.
If youre looking for anatural cleaning remedy, reach for your spice cabinet.
What Types of Salt Should You Clean With?
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Stay away from pricier salts that are best for using in smaller quantities while cooking.
After all, most cleaning jobs will require anywhere from half-a-cup to a full cup of salt.
Cast Iron
You might already know that youshouldn’t use soaptoclean cast iron; instead, turn to salt.
The abrasive nature of salt will help remove stuck-on messes without damaging the surface of your cast iron.
When your item is clean, remove the salt and rinse the cast iron in warm water.
Dry it completely before coating it with oil and storing it away.
Coffee Mugs
Coffee stains in your mugs can be hard to get rid of once theyre set in.
Add salt to the bottom of your cup and place a bit of crushed ice on top.
Rinse the cup with clean, warm water and the stains should disappear.
Cutting Boards
Refresh your cutting boardsby eliminating smells and stainswith half a lemon and salt.
Start by sprinkling the cutting board with salt and massaging it in.
Let it sit for 10 minutes.
Next, begin scrubbing the salty surface with a lemon that has been cut in half.
Squeeze the lemon as you work to release the juice.
The key is tokeep your iron in top shapewith regular cleanings.
Set your iron on the warm setting.
While it heats up, lay out a piece of paper or newspaper.
Sprinkle salt over the paper.
Pans
Greasy pans are no match for coarse salt.
Just cover the pan in salt and let it sit for 10 minutes.
Use a sponge to gently scrub any burnt edges, grease-laden areas, or other stuck-on messes.
Use warm water to rinse the pan clean.
Place the item in the sun for a natural bleach effect.
The salt will help soak up the mess and allow for easier cleanup.
Pour boiling water down the drain to rinse away the mixture.
