Frugal uses for salt

Salt can be used for so much more than just flavoring your food. We can’t truly be frugal without knowing more than 1 use for something as cheap as salt.

To test the freshness of a egg – add 2 teaspoons of salt to 1 cup of water. If the egg is fresh it will sink, it will float if it is no good.

Shelling pecans – soak pecans in salt water for 2-3 hours. The nut meat will be easier to remove.

Keep salads crisp – sprinkle a little salt on salad before serving

Ovens – sprinkle salt on spills right away, after it cools should be easier to get the spill up

Grease fire – toss on a grease fire to smother flames

Coffee – a pinch of salt removes bitterness from overcooked coffee

Eggs – sprinkle salt on dishes with dried on eggs immediately, will make easier to clean

Brooms – the broom will last longer is soaked in salt water before they are used for the first time

Mouth wash – mix equal parts of salt and baking soda with water and rinse mouth

Bee stings – immediately wet sting and cover with salt to relieve pain

Candles – soak candles in a strong salt solution for 3-4 hours. Let dry, when you use the candles will not drip

Weeds – sprinkle in between sidewalks and bricks to get rid of grass or weeds. Sprinkle with water

Shoes – sprinkle a little salt in canvas shoes to soak up moisture and deodorize

Fake Flowers – pour salt into a container, add a little cold water and arrange flowers. As the salt becomes solid, it will hold the flowers in place

Broken egg – sprinkle spill with salt, wait a few minutes then just wipe up

Laundry – add 1/2 cup to water before adding clothes. This will keep your clothes from fading

Pancake griddle – rub with salt to prevent sticking

Suds - if your washing machines produces too many suds, sprinkle with salt

Coffee pot – put some ice cubes and salt into the coffee pot. Swish the ice cubes and salt around for a minute or two. Let set for 30 minutes to 1/2 hour. Rinse with cold water

Please let me know if I forget something so I can add it to the list.

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