1. Deter ants Sprinkle salt in doorways, on window sills and anywhere
else ants use to sneak into your house. It’s a sure way to keep them
out!
2. Kill grass and weeds growing in cracks in your driveway Tired of
weeding your driveway? Sprinkle salt on the grass and pour very hot
water over it. Not only is this a highly effective way to kill unwanted
plants, it’s also eco- friendly and cheap.
3. Say goodbye to fleas If your dogs have fleas, simply wash their
doghouse and blankets in salt water. If you’re worried your dogs may
have brought fleas into your house, simply sprinkle your carpets
lightly with salt and then brush it in. Leave it for 12 hours and
vacuum thoroughly.
4. Pick up a dropped egg If you drop an egg on the kitchen floor,
sprinkle salt on the mess and leave it there for 20 minutes. You’ll be
able to wipe it right up.
5. Clean up oven spills quickly If a pie or casserole bubbles over in
the oven, pour a handful of salt on top of the spill. It won’t smoke,
smell and, most importantly, will bake into a crust that makes the mess
easier to clean once it’s cooled.
6. Clean brown spots off your iron Simply sprinkle salt on a sheet of
waxed paper, slide the iron across it and rub lightly with silver
polish. Your iron will look like brand-new in no time.
7. Remove stains from your coffee pot Fill it with 1/4 cup of table
salt and a dozen ice cubes. Swish the mixture around, let it sit for
half an hour, fill it with cold water and rinse. Your coffee pot will
look brand new.
8. Keep your windshield frost-free Dip a sponge into salt water and rub
it on windows, and they won’t frost up even when the mercury drops
below zero.
9. Shell nuts more easily Soak pecans and walnuts in salt water for a
few hours before shelling them. Doing so will make it easier to remove
the meat.
10. Drip-proof candles If you soak new candles in a strong salt
solution for a few hours, then dry them well, they won’t drip when you
burn them.
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