Lifestyle salt uses

Water Treatment

Hard water is water that contains invisible dissolved rock, principally calcium and magnesium minerals. Most commonly, people notice the effect of hard water because of a build-up of scale in kettles and on shower heads, or other domestic appliances that use water. The problems associated with hard water can be resolved by installing a water softener which removes the hardness minerals from the water. Water softeners operate on the ion exchange process. Essentially the water passes through millions of negatively charged tiny resin beads which attract the hardness minerals – calcium and magnesium. The resin is then washed to remove the minerals and is used again. And salt is essential for the regeneration of the ion exchange resins.

Why Is Salt So Handy?

Salt is a naturally occurring compound, sodium chloride, which has been around for at least 8,000 years. The mineral is essential for life — it is an essential nutrient for health because of its electrolytes. Over the course of history, salt has been used in a variety of different ways, from religious ceremonies to boosting the economy. Salt has also been essential in cleaning and maintaining the home — find out more about how you can use this incredible ingredient below!

Deodorize Shoes
Use salt to freshen up your smelly shoes
a. How to use: Sprinkle some salt into your shoes and leave them overnight. Then, brush it out in the morning
Clean Sponges
Use salt to clean and refresh sponges.
a. How to use: Soak the sponge overnight in a cold saltwater solution (¼ cup of salt for every 4 cups of water)
Clean Drains
Use salt to clean and unclog drains
a. How to use: pour half a cup of salt down the drain whilst running cold water
b. To unclog hair-clogged drains, mix one cup of salt, one cup of baking soda, and ½ a cup of white vinegar and pour it down the drain. After 10 minutes, pour ½ a gallon of boiling water then run hot water.
Remove Lipstick Stains
Use salt to clean cups from lipstick stains
a. How to use: Sprinkle some salt onto the stain and gently rub with your fingers or towel
Clean Artificial Flowers
Use salt to bring your artificial flowers back to life
a. How to use: Place your flowers in a bag filled with salt and shake them thoroughly
Clean Greasy Pans
Use salt to remove the oils from pans
a. How to use: Scrub your pan with salt before washing them with detergents
Deodorize Cutting Boards
Use salt to get rid of stains and smell of food
a. How to use: Wash your cutting board with soap and water, then rub it with a damp cloth dipped in saltwater
Refresh Overcooked Coffee
There’s nothing worse than waking up in the morning, turning on your coffee pot, and letting it go just a little too long. Burnt or overcooked coffee can get your day off to a rough start, so bring your coffee back to life with a little salt. You might think this sounds crazy, but you’d be surprised at how much better it tastes with just a tiny pinch of salt.
Remove Iron Stains
Use salt to melt/remove stains from an iron’s soleplate.
a. How to use: Sprinkle salt on newspaper, and turn the iron on to high and rub it against the newspaper.
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