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Mix ½ cup of salt with ½ cup of baking soda, pour down the drain, then follow with boiling water. The fizzing action helps clear gunk and neutralize smells — without harsh chemicals.
4. Remove Coffee or Tea Stains from Mugs
Got stubborn stains in your favorite cup? Sprinkle salt on the stain, add a little water to form a paste, and scrub gently. Stains vanish in seconds.
5. Polish Tarnished Copper or Brass
Make a paste of salt and lemon juice and rub it on dull copper pans or handles. The tarnish melts away, leaving a bright, shiny finish.
6. Clean a Greasy Oven Spill
While the oven is still warm (not hot!), sprinkle salt over fresh grease spills. The salt absorbs the oil and prevents it from hardening. Once cool, wipe it away with a damp cloth.
🤔 Why Don’t More People Know This?
Truth is, most people overlook salt because it seems too simple — and there’s no big brand marketing it as a “miracle cleaner.” But that’s exactly why it works: it’s a natural, old-school solution that doesn’t rely on marketing hype.
It’s also something appliance repair techs and cleaning product companies won’t advertise, because if more people relied on salt and vinegar instead of costly cleaners, they’d sell a lot less product.
🧂 The Takeaway: Smart, Simple, Effective
If you’re tired of spending money on overpriced cleaning sprays or scrubbing with no results, grab the salt shaker. This old-fashioned trick may seem too good to be true, but once you try it, you’ll wonder how you ever cleaned without it.
Most folks are clueless — but now you’re not. 😉
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