While it is the quintessential spice in the kitchen, salt also offers many benefits because it has more than one string to its bow. Here in this case, we will show you why it is very useful to put some in your cupboards.

We know that salt can be an excellent household cleaning agent because of its antiseptic properties that remove grease and stains. This spice may surprise you even more if you keep it in small bags in your closet or cupboard.

Why put bags of salt in the corners of your closet?

Unpleasant damp odors often tend to stink up places like closets, cabinets and closets. While regular cleaning and airing helps reduce the problem, it’s still important to avoid the damp smells that are very common in these places. This is where the deodorizing power of salt comes into play. Nothing simpler than that, because all you have to do is put coarse salt in small sachets or cloth bags, which you then place in different corners of your closet or closet.  Bad odors will disappear while the spice absorbs moisture. To improve its effectiveness, you can also add a few drops of lavender or citrus essential oil. Not only will musty odors disappear from your closet, but it will also smell pleasantly fresh.

Other surprising uses of salt

The multipurpose side of salt doesn’t stop there. It can be the centerpiece of a variety of tips, each more practical than the last:

  •  Try salt in the refrigerator

Does your fridge smell bad and you don’t have white vinegar or baking soda? Try salt by mixing it in equal parts with water and soaking a clean cloth in the solution. Then gently scrub the inside of the appliance to remove odors while removing stains and grease.

  • Deodorize shoes with salt

No matter what type of shoes you have, sprinkling them with salt will absorb the moisture responsible for foul odors and freshen your shoes.

  • Salt to remove grease from your pans

You can sprinkle salt on pans that are stained with stubborn grease and then rub it out with a damp cloth in a circular motion. This is not to clean, but to exfoliate the utensil before washing it with your favorite household cleaner or dishwashing detergent. This is an easy way to remove burnt particles.

  • Remove carpet stains with salt

Removing a dirty carpet or floor is possible with salt. Make a mixture of one cup of coarse salt and 4 glasses of 80% alcohol, then rub the mixture on the stain-prone surface. After 5 to 10 minutes, wipe gently with a clean cloth to complete the cleaning.

  • Clean oven with salt

Spills and grease splatters don’t spare the stove and oven when cooking. Fortunately, there’s no shortage of techniques, and salt is one of them. So, while your oven is still hot, sprinkle a handful of salt on the dirty spots to prevent food from hardening on the surface and be careful not to burn yourself. In this way, you will avoid possible damage to the oven and changes to your dishes. Afterwards, removing food residue is much easier when the oven has cooled down.

  • Remove stains in the coffee maker with salt

It’s not uncommon for coffee or tea stains to stick firmly to cups, glasses and mugs.  The same thing happens to our coffee makers, whose appearance deteriorates over time, and salt can fix the problem. Put 12 ice cubes in the coffee maker along with half a glass of salt and let it all melt before stirring. Let it sit for half an hour and then fill the coffee maker with cold water to rinse. Your coffee maker should now be free of stains and odors.