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12 surprising uses of salt

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12 surprising uses of salt

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01/1312 surprising uses of salt

History proves that humans have always built communities either around sources of salt or where they can trade for it. Held as one of the most essential minerals for survival, salt acts like magic for these surprising daily chores.

02/13Exfoliate dead skin

After taking a shower, use plain salt to slough off dead skin from dry areas like your feed, elbows, or knees.

03/13Eliminate a grease fire

Pour salt on top to smother it.

04/13Puffy eyes

Yes it’s true! Salt can actually help you deal with puffy eyes. Soak a cloth in 1 cup warm water with 1/2 teaspoon of salt.

05/13Test for rotten eggs

It is the easiest way to test if an egg is rotten. Put an egg in a cup of water and add two teaspoons of salt. A fresh egg will sink but rotten one will float.

06/13Clean tarnished silverware

Maintain your silverware with this essential mineral. All you need to do is scrub with salt and a dry rag to make your silverware shiny again.

07/13Brown spots on iron

Brown spots on the nonstick soleplate of the iron formed by the starch in clothes can disrupt the results. Sprinkle salt on a sheet of brown paper, slide the iron across it. Wipe with a cloth after the iron has cooled down.

08/13For white teeth

A mixture of one part salt and two parts baking soda will whiten your teeth. This also helps in maintaining healthy gums by removing built up plaque.No wonder why brands are asking – ‘kya aapke toothpaste mein namak hai?’

09/13Fruit slices

One of the most popular tricks to keep potatoes and apples from turning brown once they're sliced is to put them in salted cold water. Try it to believe it!

10/13De-Stink refrigerator

Next time you plan to clean the fridge, use a mixture of salt and soda water to scrub the inside of your refrigerator. The scrub will remove stains and grease and cut odors too.

11/13Clean artificial flowers

Put the artificial flowers in a bag of salt and shake the bag. This will work like a magic trick.

12/13Tarnished copper

Fill a spray bottle with hot white vinegar and three tablespoons of salt. Spray it onto the copper, let it sit for two minutes, then rub clean. The results will be lustrous.