A few years ago, a study indicated that 99% of the world’s population consumed more salt than necessary. Of course, consuming too much salt is bad for you. But did you know that this product has several uses outside the kitchen? If you want to know how to use it, this post was made exactly for you.
O awesome.club he decided to update himself on all the possible uses of salt and prepared a list of simple tricks to help you in your day to day life, in addition to a special bonus.
1. Cool drinks faster
Is the can or bottle of your favorite beverage hotter than you’d like? An effective solution to speed up the cooling process is to use water, ice and salt. Like this? Put everything in a container and then put the drink you want to cool, mix a little bit of everything and let it rest. In about five minutes you’ll have a cold drink!
2. Prevent snow from turning to ice
If you live in an area where blizzards are common, consider this trick: Throw handfuls of salt into the accumulated snow. What is the effect? This prevents ice blocks from forming, as what the salt does is lower the freezing point of water. Under normal conditions this occurs at 0 °C, but with this trick freezing can occur at −10 °C, −15 °C or −20 °C, depending on the amount of salt used.
3. Dust off the artificial flowers
You only need two things: a plastic bag and rock salt. Place the flowers in the bag, add a good amount of salt and shake (gently). Much of the dust that sticks to the flowers will be trapped in the salt, leaving your decorative arrangements much cleaner.
4. Reduce chimney soot
When lighting a fire in your fireplace, add a handful of salt to the burning wood. This can help remove odors and reduce accumulated soot.
5. Prepare homemade modeling clay
You will need flour, salt, oil and water. The proportions are as follows: three cups of flour, one cup of salt, one cup of water at room temperature, between two and five tablespoons of oil and, if you want to give it a special touch, food coloring. The procedure is simple: put everything together (except the dye) in a container and knead. If you notice that the dough is too hard, add half a tablespoon of oil until you find the ideal consistency.
Once the dough is ready, if you like, add a few drops of food coloring and knead until the mixture is an even color. You will get a product that does not need to be cooked or is toxic, with which you can entertain the children. The last thing you need to know is that you should keep the dough tightly closed (so it doesn’t dry out) and out of the fridge. It can last for weeks and even months!
6. Leave your washing machine like new
Pour some salt and some vinegar inside the machine. Then, take a brush and scrub the entire interior, taking advantage of the paste made with these ingredients. Then, with a little water, stir the remaining residues. When you’re done, dry it off and you’ll see that everything looks clearer and brighter. You can repeat the whole process until your washing machine looks fresh from the factory.
7. Removing stains from wood
The passage of time and the movement of people in your home leaves marks on your furniture and floors that are difficult to remove. Using a mixture of salt and oil, you can leave the wood as new. As? Put some salt, olive oil and, with the help of a cloth, rub for a few minutes. Then wipe with another damp cloth and dry the surface. That’s it, you’ll have a shiny new piece of furniture!
8. Eliminate perspiration stains
With just a tablespoon of salt, you can get your clothes stain-free. The procedure is as follows: wet the fabric and pour salt over the entire stain. Wet the clothes and let it act for 12 hours. After that time, rub the fabric so that the salt penetrates better. So just wash and rinse normally.
9. Drink salt water to help reduce cramps
This trick is used by none other than tennis player Rafael Nadal. When the cramps arise, drink some water with diluted salt, as this will help you recover from the pain. It won’t always be the solution, but it can help if your body loses a lot of salt, due to a change in diet or because of excessive sweating.
10. Extend the life of brooms
Your broom is old and you need to change it? Well, when you buy a new one, do this before using it for the first time: prepare a solution with water and salt in a bucket and let the broom soak for a few minutes. This will prolong the life of the broom.
Bonus: Reduce bags under eyes
Here, the tip is not for the use of salt, but for a reduction in its use. Consuming very salty foods causes the body to retain more fluids and this can increase swelling. The good news is that the salt you take out of your diet can be used for a variety of other things, as shown in the list above.
Small changes in our daily lives can positively change our mood and make our lives easier. What tricks have changed your routine since adopting them? Do you know any other useful tips for using salt? Leave your opinion in the comments.
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