Salt is an essential condiment for successful small dishes.
It enhances meat, brings out the taste of vegetables, enhances starchy foods and even enhances the flavor of desserts.
No other seasoning has yet been found to replace salt.
But besides making food delicious, there are plenty of other surprising uses for salt.
Our grandmothers already knew most of these uses.
Here is 70 salt tricks that have stood the test of time . Watch:
1. To boil water: salt added to the water boils the water at a higher temperature, thus reducing the cooking time. Be careful, it does not boil the water faster. Salt added to water boils the water at a higher temperature, which helps food cook faster.
2. To easily remove the egg shell: eggs boiled in salted water peel more easily.
3. To make eggs poached: poaching eggs in salted water helps contain the egg whites better.
4. For test the freshness of the eggs: place the egg in a cup of water to which you have added two teaspoons of salt. A fresh egg will sink. A rotten egg will float. Check out the trick here.
5. Prevents browning of cut fruit: after peeling them, immerse the apples, pears and potatoes in lightly salted cold water. They thus retain their beautiful color and do not turn brown.
6. To shell the pecans: soaking the pecans in salted water for several hours before shelling them will help you remove the shells easier to remove.
7. To thoroughly wash the spinach: if the spinach is washed in salted water, a single wash will be enough.
8. To add less sugar: a little salt added to the frostings of a cake helps prevent them from being too sweet.
9. To have crunchy salads: salt the salads just before serving them, and they will remain crunchy.
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10. To make better coffee: a pinch of salt in the coffee will improve the flavor and eliminate the bitterness of overcooked coffee.
11. To cook tasty poultry: to enhance the flavor of poultry, rub the poultry inside and out with salt before roasting.
12. To make boiled potatoes better: boiled potatoes will have a finer, floury texture if you sprinkle them with salt after draining them. Then, sauté them in the pan and stir them quickly to get rid of excess moisture.
13. To make the whipped cream and whip the egg whites: by adding a pinch of salt, it will be easier to make whipped cream or whipped egg whites. Check out the trick here.
14. To keep milk fresh longer: adding a pinch of salt to milk helps keep it fresh longer.
15. To clean a greasy pan: it is much easier to clean a greasy pan by sprinkling it with a little salt first.
16. To clean stained mugs: rubbing the cups with salt removes stubborn tea or coffee stains.
17. To remove bad odors from the oven: salt and cinnamon absorb burnt odors very well. To do this, sprinkle the food burned in the oven with salt and cinnamon while the oven is still hot. Once dry, remove the salt with a brush or cloth.
18. To clean the refrigerator: use salt and sparkling water to clean and sanitize the inside of your refrigerator. The advantage is that the enamel will not be damaged.
19. To extinguish a grease fire: the salt thrown on a grease fire which has taken hold in a frying pan or in an oven smothers the flames. But never use water:it will only splash the burning grease. Keep a box of salt handy near your stove and oven.
20. To pluck poultry: to easily remove small feathers on a chicken, first rub the chicken skin with salt.
21. To clean tarnished silverware: rub tarnished silverware with salt then wash with water.
22. To clean copper pans: remove stains from copper pans by putting salt on them. Then rub them with a cloth soaked in vinegar.
23. To clean a coffee maker: To remove bitterness from percolators or coffee makers and clean them, fill them with water. Then add 4 tablespoons of salt and boil as usual.
24. To remove onion odor from hands: rub your fingers with salt soaked in white vinegar.
25. To purify gourds: salt can also be used to disinfect and deodorize thermos bottles, jugs, carafes, water bottles and all other closed containers.
26. To clean the sink drain: regularly pour a concentrated mixture of water and salt into the kitchen sink to eliminate odors and prevent grease from building up.
27. To clean a wooden cutting board: after washing with soap and water, rub the cutting board with a damp, salt-soaked cloth. The wood of the board will be lighter and cleaner. Check out the trick here.
28. To clean traces of cooked eggs easily: Not only does salt make eggs taste better, it also makes it easier to clean dishes in which eggs have been cooked. It saves time washing them. To do this, sprinkle the salt directly on the dishes after your breakfast. This will make it much easier to clean them later.
29. To prevent food from sticking: rub a pancake pan with salt to prevent it from sticking and smoking while cooking. You can also sprinkle a little salt in the pan before frying the fish to prevent sticking. Feel free to sprinkle salt on pans, waffle plates or drip pans. Heat them in a hot oven then dust off the salt. You will see, the next time you use them, the food will not stick.
30. To prevent mold from forming: to prevent mold from forming on the cheese, wrap it in a clean kitchen towel soaked in salted water before placing it in the refrigerator.
31. To clean brass: mix equal parts salt, flour and white vinegar to make a paste. Rub the paste on your brass object. Leave on for 1 hour, then clean with a soft cloth or brush and buff with a dry cloth.
32. To clean wicker: to prevent yellowing of wicker, scrub wicker furniture with a stiff brush soaked in warm salt water and allow to dry in the sun.
33. To clean grease stains from carpets: some grease stains can be removed with a solution of one part salt and four parts alcohol. Rub with care to avoid damaging the fabric.
34. Increases brush life: new brushes will wear less quickly if soaked in hot salt water before first use.
35. Removes wine stains: If wine is spilled on a tablecloth or rug, blot up as much as you can and immediately cover the salt stain. It will absorb the remaining excess wine. Then rinse the tablecloth with cold water or scrape the salt from the carpet and vacuum.
36. To remove the traces on the tables: white marks left on tables by hot or humid dishes or glasses can be removed with salt. Just make a paste with olive oil and salt. Apply a thin layer on the traces with the fingers. Rub in a little then leave on for an hour or two before wiping off.
37. Extends the life of sponges: give sponges new life by soaking them in cold salt water after washing them.
38. To remove the overflow of suds from the washing machine: if a washing machine makes too much suds, sprinkle salt on the suds to get rid of them.
39. Revives the colors of fabrics: wash stained curtains or washable rugs in a salt water solution to revive their colors. Scrub washable rugs briskly with a cloth soaked in a strong salt water solution. Faded colors will be revived!
40. Removes sweat stains: add 4 tablespoons of salt to a liter of hot water and dab the stained fabric with this solution until the stains disappear.
41. To brighten cotton fabrics or yellowed linens: boil yellowed fabrics for one hour in a solution of salt and baking soda.
42. Removes Blood Stains: soak stained clothing or any other fabric support in cold salt water, then wash in hot soapy water and boil after washing. Use this technique only on cotton, linen or other natural fibers that can withstand high heat.
43. Removes rust and mildew stains: wet the stains with a mixture of lemon juice and salt, then lay the item out in the sun to bleach. Finally, rinse and dry. Check out the trick here.
44. For nylon stockings: your nylon stockings are mismatched? And their color differs slightly? Boil them in a pan of lightly salted water so that they regain the same color.
45. To clean the iron soleplate: sprinkle a little salt on a sheet of paper and run the iron over it to remove any rough, sticky spots on the soleplate. Check out the trick here.
46. To clean the aquarium: scrub the inside of your aquarium with salt to remove hard water deposits, then rinse well before putting the fish back in the aquarium. Use only regular, non-iodized salt. Check out the trick here.
47. For sore throats: mix 1/2 teaspoon of salt in a 25 cl glass of hot water to use as a gargle for sore throats.
48. To whiten teeth: mix one part salt with two parts baking soda in a glass. Mix well. This mixture whitens teeth, helps remove plaque and is healthy for gums. Check out the trick here.
49. To keep your breath fresh: mix equal parts salt and baking soda then use it as a mouthwash to have good breath and maintain good oral hygiene.
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50. Soothes tired eyes: mix 1/2 teaspoon of salt in 50 cl of water. And use the solution to invigorate your tired eyes.
51. Deflates dark circles: put a teaspoon of salt in 50 cl of hot water. Mix. Soak a cotton ball in this solution and dab on the swollen areas.
52. Relieves tired feet: soak your sore, tired feet in hot water to which you have added a good handful of salt. Rinse with cold water. Check out the trick here.
53. Relieves bee stings: if you have been bitten, immediately wet the bite and put some salt on it to relieve the pain.
54. To treat mosquito and chigger bites: Soak the bitten area in salt water, then apply a mixture of lard and salt to it. Check out the trick here.
55. Soothes stinging plant bites :Soak the exposed part in warm salt water. This calms the irritation faster.
56. Relieves fatigue: run a bath in which you put a few handfuls of salt. Take advantage of your bath to relax for at least 10 good minutes. You will come out energized!
57. To remove dead skin: after the bath, make a massage on your still wet skin with dry salt. This will remove dead skin and promote circulation.
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58. To make a revitalizing facial: For an energizing facial, mix equal parts salt and olive oil and gently massage your face and throat with sweeping upward and inward strokes. Leave on for 5 minutes then wash your face.
59. To extinguish the flames of a barbecue: if grease from the meat drips into the barbecue, the flames may become too strong. A handful of salt tossed on the flames will reduce the size of the flames and lessen the smoke without wetting the charcoal like water would.
60. To make candles last longer: Soak new spark plugs in a strong salt water solution for a few hours, then dry them well. When you light them, the wax will not drip and the candles will last much longer. Check out the trick here.
61. To remove soot: from time to time, throw a handful of salt on the flames of your hearth. This will help loosen the soot from the chimney and the fire will make a nice bright yellow flame.
62. To have a goldfish in shape: occasionally add a teaspoon of salt to a liter of clean water at room temperature. Put your goldfish in it for about 15 minutes, then put it back in its aquarium. The salt bath does him good.
63. To clean flower vases: to remove deposits caused by flowers and water, rub the vase with salt. If you cannot reach the deposits to scrub them, put a lot of salt with a little water in the vase and shake. Then wash the vase with soap and water.
64. Keeps cut flowers fresh longer: a little salt added to the water in a flower vase will keep cut flowers longer.
65. To hold artificial flowers: you have arranged your artificial flowers well and you want them to hold? Pour salt into the container, adding a little cold water and arranging the flowers as desired. The salt will solidify as it dries and will hold the flowers in place.
66. Kills Weeds: If weeds or unwanted grass grow between the bricks or blocks of your patio, distribute salt carefully between the bricks and blocks. Then pour water or wait for the rain to water the ground. Check out the trick here.
67. To kill poisonous plants: mix 1.5 kg of salt with 4 liters of soapy water. Spread the mixture on the leaves and stems with a sprayer.
68. To avoid getting frost on the windows: scrub the inside of the windows with a sponge dipped in a salt water solution and wipe with a dry cloth. Windows will not frost even in freezing weather. To prevent car windows from becoming covered in frost, rub a small cloth bag containing moistened salt on your car's windshield. This prevents snow and ice from building up.
69. Defrost sidewalks and driveways: lightly sprinkle the paths and walkways with coarse salt. This will prevent snow and ice from adhering to the liner and make it easier to remove. But don't overdo it! Use salt sparingly to avoid damaging grass, ornamental plants and the environment in general.
70. Deodorizes shoes: occasionally sprinkle a little salt in canvas shoes to absorb moisture and help eliminate odors.
- Soup too salty? Salt is good, as long as you don't add too much! If your soup is too salty, cut up a raw potato or two and drop them into the soup. The potato will absorb the salt. Check out the trick here.
For all that grandma stuff, a basic table salt is fine.
