{"id":39265,"date":"2022-02-15T21:42:04","date_gmt":"2022-02-15T21:42:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/echowoven.com\/?p=39265"},"modified":"2022-02-17T17:41:39","modified_gmt":"2022-02-17T17:41:39","slug":"cleaning-with-salt-must-know-cleaning-hacks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/echowoven.com\/cleaning-with-salt-must-know-cleaning-hacks\/","title":{"rendered":"Cleaning With Salt: Must-Know Cleaning Hacks"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;\n</p><p>When you think of salt, a warm basket of french fries might come to mind. But thanks to its granular texture, salt has the power to do a lot more than season your dinner. When it comes to cleaning, salt is a natural (not to mention cheap) alternative. From getting out wine stains to deterring ants, here are some salt hacks that will help keep your house pristine.\n</p><h3>Cleaning with Salt in Kitchen\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Clean the kitchen drain:\u00a0Pour a mixture of salt and hot water down the kitchen sink to deodorize and prevent grease buildup.\n<li><strong>Freshen up the coffee pot:\u00a0Add a cup of crushed ice, a tablespoon of water, and a few teaspoons of coarse salt to a room-temperature glass coffee pot. Swirl and rinse. The salt scours the bottom of the pot while the ice helps to agitate it for a better scrub.\n<li><strong>Clean the fridge:\u00a0Combine salt and soda water for a chemical-free fridge cleaner.\n\n<p><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' class='\"alignnone' size-full wp-image-39267 src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/echowoven.com%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2022%5C/02%5C/795116761-H.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' width='\"1024\"' height='\"700\"' title='\"\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/echowoven.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/795116761-H.jpg' https: sizes='\"auto,'>\n</p><ul>\n<li><strong>Clean greasy pans:\u00a0Sprinkle a little salt on a cast-iron skillet and wipe with a paper towel.\u00a0Check out our other cast-iron cleaning tips, here.\n<li><strong>Prevent the fruit from browning: Soak peeled apples and pears in saltwater for a few minutes. Let dry and store in an airtight container.\n<li><strong>Save the oven:\u00a0Casseroles tend to bubble over when baking, making a mess on the bottom of the oven. For easier cleanup, sprinkle a handful of salt on the spill. It\u2019ll form a crust, making the mess much easier to clean once cooled.\n\n<p><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' class='\"size-large' wp-image-39266 aligncenter src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/echowoven.com%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2022%5C/02%5C/DIY-Cutting-Board-Cleaner-1-683x1024.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' width='\"683\"' height='\"1024\"' title='\"\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/echowoven.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/DIY-Cutting-Board-Cleaner-1-683x1024.jpg' https: sizes='\"auto,'>\n</p><h3>Using Salt in the Laundry Room\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Brighten your laundry:\u00a0Dip a washcloth in a strong saltwater solution, wring it out, and briskly rub faded rugs and curtains to brighten the colors.\n<li><strong>Remove bloodstains:\u00a0Soak the stained fabric in cold saltwater; then wash in warm, soapy water. Boil afterward.\n<li><strong>Get rid of mildew:\u00a0Moisten the mildew-stained spots with a mixture of salt and lemon juice. Set in a sunny spot for bleaching, then rinse and dry.\n<li><strong>Get rid of sweat stains:\u00a0Four tablespoons of salt added to one quart of hot water makes for the perfect sweat-stain remover.\n<li><strong>Revive your iron:\u00a0Sprinkle a pinch of salt on a piece of plain paper, then run the warm iron over it a few times to get rid of hard water and other stains. Unplug the iron and, once it has cooled, wipe with a clean cloth.\n<li><strong>Remove wine stains:\u00a0Blot the spot and quickly cover with a pile of salt. Let it sit for 30 minutes, then throw it in the wash.\n<li><strong>Keep drying clothes from freezing in the winter:\u00a0If you use an outdoor clothesline, put a pinch of salt in your final laundry rinse to keep the clothes from freezing.\n\n<h3>How to Use Salt to Clean Everywhere Else\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Remove rust:\u00a0Combine water, salt, and cream of tartar to form a paste. Rub the mixture on the rusted item, let dry, brush off and buff with a soft, dry cloth.\n<li><strong>Deter ants:\u00a0Sprinkle salt at windowsills, doorways and anywhere else you think ants might sneak in.\n<li><strong>Polish copper or brass:\u00a0Blend equal parts flour, vinegar, and salt into a paste. Rub the paste on the metal and let sit for an hour; then clean with a soft cloth for a new shine. (Test on a hidden area of the item before polishing its more visible parts!)\n<li><strong>Remove water rings:\u00a0Make a thin paste of salt and vegetable oil and use it to gently buff out any glass rings on wooden tables. (Again, it\u2019s a good idea to test this solution on a hidden part of the table before taking it to the tabletop.)\n<li><strong>Keep flowers fresh longer:\u00a0Add just a pinch of salt to the water in your vase to keep cut flowers fresh longer.\n<li><strong>Kill poison ivy:\u00a0Mix one gallon of soapy water with three pounds of salt. Apply the mixture to the leaves and stems with a sprayer.\n\n<p><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' class='\"alignnone' size-large wp-image-39275 src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/echowoven.com%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2022%5C/02%5C/salt2-1200x1200-1-1024x1024.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' width='\"1024\"' height='\"1024\"' title='\"\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/echowoven.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/salt2-1200x1200-1-1024x1024.jpg' https: sizes='\"auto,'>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"</p><p>&nbsp; When you think of salt, a warm basket of french fries might come to mind. But thanks to its granular texture, salt has the power to do a lot more than season your dinner. When it comes to cleaning, salt is a natural (not to mention cheap) alternative. 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