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Nifty Natural Uses for Salt.

Posted on November 9, 2010 by admin

1. Stains on Wood
Someone didn’t use a coaster, or a hot dish made a charred area on your wooden tabletop. Make a mixture of salt and almond oil (olive oil or any salad oil will also work). It should be about the consistency of thick syrup. Apply to the wood with a soft cloth, rubbing the stained area well but gently. Then use a clean cloth to buff away the excess.
You can also use coarse salt to clean stained cutting boards. The grit gets the stains out and it helps to disinfect the board too.

2. Wicker Furniture
Discoloration can be a problem with wicker, especially white whicker. Dip a scrub brush into saltwater and scrub your wicker, then allow it to air dry in sunlight if possible.

3. Cleaning Glass
The gentle scouring and water-softening effects of salt can help remove hard water build-up and other stains from glass. Simply rub damp glass surfaces or drinking glasses with salt, the rinse with warm, soapy water. This technique also works on ceramic cups and mugs.

4. Drains
Mix 1 cup of hot water with 1 cup of salt and pour it down a drain that is clogged and/or smelly. Leave overnight, then flush with hot water the next day. Salt absorbs grease, which is one of the primary causes of drain clogs.

5. Car Windshield
Wipe your car’s windshield with a sponge dipped in salt water. This helps prevent frost and ice from forming on the glass. If you live in areas where winter is harsh (like I do) this can be very useful!

Read more: http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/2010/11/01/8-nifty-natural-uses-for-salt/.