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7 Smart & Unexpected Uses of Salt

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Blossom Lady
Dec 04, 2021 12:29 AM
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7 Smart & Unexpected Uses of Salt

You can find salt on just about anyone's table, but the basic ingredient can be used in so many smart ways other than seasoning your food. A bag of salt also costs around $1, making it a smart staple to have on hand.

1. Egg Checker

7 Smart & Unexpected Uses of SaltAdd two teaspoons to one cup of water, and let dissolve. Fresh eggs will sink, and bad eggs will float.
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2. Fruit Helper

7 Smart & Unexpected Uses of SaltInstead of reaching for citrus, sprinkle a dusting of salt over fruits to keep them from browning. And the hardly there salt actually accentuates the fruit's flavor.
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3. Bad-Smell Eliminator

7 Smart & Unexpected Uses of SaltAfter chopping garlic or onions, rub your fingers with salt to get rid of any lingering smells.
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4. Cheese-Life Extender

7 Smart & Unexpected Uses of SaltExtend the life of cheese by wrapping it in a cloth moistened with salt water.
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5. Baked-On Mess Remover

7 Smart & Unexpected Uses of SaltIf your casserole bubbles over, sprinkle the bottom of your oven with a handful of salt over the spill. It won't smoke and will bake into a crust that's easier to clean once things have cooled.
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6. Wall Hole Fixer

7 Smart & Unexpected Uses of SaltRepair wall holes with equal parts salt, cornstarch, and water by mixing into a thick paste. Spread over nail holes, let dry, and touch up with paint.
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7. Snow Remover

7 Smart & Unexpected Uses of SaltGet rid of slippery, ice-covered sidewalks fast with a sprinkling of salt.
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