Salt in the Kitchen
Here are some other ways salt can pull double duty in the kitchen:
- Deodorize your drain: Mix 1/2 cup salt with 1/2 cup of hot water and pour it down the drain periodically to eliminate odors and cut through grease.
- Deodorize cutting boards: Dip a damp cloth in salt and rub it into the cutting board.
- Clean brass, silver, and copper: Make a paste of salt and vinegar, scoop it onto a soft cloth, rub the metal, and rinse. Buff dry with a soft rag.
- Prevent food from sticking: Rub the pan with salt; this will also prevent smoking.
- Refresh coffee percolators and pots: Add four to five tablespoons of salt, then process as if there was coffee in the pot.
- Clean sponges: Soak your sponges in cold saltwater after you have washed them.
- Eliminate mold and mildew stains: Scrub with salt and lemon juice, then set in the sun. Wash, rinse, and dry.
