Salt to the Rescue: 10 Surprising Household Uses
● For cast-iron pans, sprinkle crystal salt into the warm pan and scrub with a paper towel to lift stuck bits without stripping the seasoning.
2. Rescue burnt pots and pans
The salt helps loosen stuck food so you can scrub it off more easily, saving your cookware (and your mood) after kitchen mishaps.
● Pour a mix of salt and hot water down the kitchen drain to help dissolve grease and neutralise odours.
● For added impact, follow salt with baking soda and hot water to freshen up sink drains or garbage disposals naturally.
4. Freshen chopping boards the natural way
The salt acts as a mild abrasive and deodoriser, helping you lift stains and smells from onion, garlic or meat.
● Add a spoonful of natural sea salt plus a bit of water (and ice for glass coffee pots) and swirl to scrub away tea or coffee rings.
For slim bottles or vases, salt crystals act like tiny scrubbers that reach spots brushes can’t.
6. Brighten up fabrics and soft furnishings
● A strong salt-water solution can help brighten faded curtains, rugs or washable fabrics when gently rubbed or soaked.
Salt can also help set dyes in new towels or jeans, reducing colour bleed in the first few washes.
● For fresh red wine or liquid spills on fabric, cover the area with salt to draw out moisture before washing – a classic salt for stain removal trick that generations have relied upon.
● For some mildew and light rust spots, a paste of salt and lemon juice can help lift the stain before laundering or rinsing.
● Wipe shelves with a mix of organic salt and soda water to clean and gently deodorise the inside of your fridge.
● A pinch of salt in rinsing water can also help neutralise stubborn smells from glass jars and food containers.
● Sprinkle a line of crystal salt on window sills, door thresholds or ant entry points as a simple deterrent.
While it won’t replace full pest control, it’s a handy, non-toxic extra step to protect your kitchen.
● Mix fine organic salt with a little oil to make a simple body or hand scrub that sloughs off dead skin and leaves it smoother.
● Add a handful of salt to warm bath water or a foot soak to relax tired muscles and help soften rough skin at the end of a long day.
These simple tricks prove you don’t need a cabinet full of harsh chemicals to keep your home sparkling, clean and odour-free. And when you stock your kitchen with Table Top Salt, you know you’re adding a versatile, reliable sidekick for all your favourite salt home hacks. So go ahead, reach for that pack of salt and let one humble ingredient help you maintain a cleaner, fresher, more feel-good home.
