5 Unique Ways Salt Can Be Used In Everyday Kitchen Cleaning

Salt – the superstar of the kitchen that makes our food taste just right. Since the medieval ages, salt has been used to season our food and provide us with nutrients. However, did you know that this kitchen ingredient has pretty amazing cleaning powers too? Salt is mildly abrasive and an anti-bacterial agent that is ideal for removing stains and grease from kitchen items. Imagine my surprise when I stumbled upon a few old-school tips from my grandmother, all about using salt for cleaning. And guess what, it works like magic. Are you curious about how to use salt in everyday kitchen cleaning? Read on to learn more.

When was the last time you washed your cutting board? It might come as a surprise to you but the cutting board contains bacteria and stains from all the chopping and slicing. To keep them clean and fresh, sprinkle some salt generously over the board. Then, take half a lemon and use it to scrub the salt on the chopping board. The abrasive nature of the salt combined with the disinfecting properties of the lemon juice will clean the stains and kill the bacteria on the chopping board. Wash the board with warm water and let it dry. Your cutting board would smell and look as good as new!

A clogged drain in the kitchen sink can be unpleasant and troubling. However, salt can help you fix it quickly. Just pour half a cup of salt down the drain along with boiling water. The coarseness of salt will help remove the grease and grime built up in the drain pipe and the water will flush it away. For an extra clean drain, you can even add half a cup of baking soda before the salt and then add vinegar. Let it fizz for a few minutes and then wash everything down with boiling water. This is an environment-friendly method to unclog the drains.