this food ingredient that we all have in our kitchen is magical for cleaning

The recent inflation, which hit several European countries and especially French households hard after the outbreak of the war in Ukraine, pushed households to change their habits. To cope with the increase in food prices or electricity bills, we sought to save money. This is why some people have started making their own household products based on White vinegar and off baking soda also in some cases. According to an I MAKE study, one in ten French people make their own cleaning productsprimarily detergent and dishwashing detergent and liquids with multiple surfaces.

Others believe that it is entirely possible to achieve even more savings while preserving the planet by moving away from chemical composition products packaged in plastic bottles. This is the case with Shaun Veran, operations manager of the household company OURA-Group (MSN). For her, an ingredient that we regularly – if not daily – in the kitchen proves to be extremely effective for cleaning a whole lot of utensils, surfaces and objects that are sometimes put to the test.

Clean crockery and carpets effortlessly

It’s about salt ! It is possible to use it pure or as an important component of effective preparations to clean (almost) everything. Like a blanket ! Instead of going through the “dry cleaning” box, “mix equal parts salt and vinegar to form a paste”. “Place it on the carpet stain and let it sit by vacuuming, or use a brush for more stubborn stains.”determines the expert, while clarifying that it is better “rub the area gently first”. Salt can also be used to cleanse dishesoften very greasy when food remains do not remain seriously attached to the walls. “For dishes that are difficult to clean, mix coarse salt with a few drops of washing-up liquid and a little water to create a scrubbing paste. Use a sponge to scrub the surface.”explains Shaun Veran.

It also claims that salt is an excellent natural cleaning agent for cutting boards, which it is necessary to disinfect and deodorize diligently given their proximity to food. In this connection, we specify: “Sprinkle a generous amount of coarse salt over the surface of the board. Cut a lemon in half and use one of the halves to rub the salt into the board. Leave the mixture on the board for about five to 10 minutes, then rinse the board with hot water”. Examples of the use of salt are legion, it can also be used for clean and remove bad odors from the refrigerator. Salt is a real tool to keep it fresh and free from all bacteria. “Create a cleaning solution by dissolving the salt in warm water and adding one cup of cleaning vinegar”and add some elbow grease using a sponge and cloth.

Fight rust and free up the sink

As for Hometalk cleaning expert Amy Poulton, she advises using salt to clean bottles and jars, prone to mold, by filling them with ice cubes and salt before shaking them vigorously and then rinsing them before letting them dry. For her, salt is an effective cleaning agent copper panshelps remove stains and restore them to their former glory. “Make a thick paste of salt and lemon juice. Apply the paste and scrub the bottom of the pan in circles with a dish brush. The salt helps clean stains while the acid helps remove them stains and remove dirt Rinse everything with lukewarm water and dry with a cloth.she says.

Amy Poulton also mentions the effectiveness of salt in the fight against rust where is drain unblocking, using baking soda in the second case. You will have understood that if it is necessary to control one’s salt consumption, which is recognized as one of the risk factors for high blood pressure, which can cause cardiovascular diseases, its power is unlimited when it comes to household chores.

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