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2 tablespoons (36g) salt 2 tablespoons (16g) cornstarch 5 teaspoons water No need to buy a whole container of patching compound to fill a few nail holes in a wall when you can whip up a batch of this simple home formula instead. Combine salt, cornstarch, and water in a small bowl and stir to […]
1 teaspoon (6g) salt 1 cup (250ml) warm water The next time a sore throat has you down, try easing the pain with this simple formula: Pour the salt into the warm water and stir until dissolved. Gargle a swig of this mixture for 5 to 10 seconds (try not to swallow) and repeat. Used […]
1 teaspoon (6g) salt 1/2 lemon Here’s a quick and easy way to remove rust spots from small chrome appliances, utensils, or bicycle handles. Simple sprinkle salt on the cut side of the lemon half and rub over the rust spots. Repeat is necessary. Rinse thoroughly with water and dry with a soft cloth.
An equal mixture of salt and white vinegar will clean coffee and tea stains from china cups.
1/2 cup (150g) salt 3 cups (750ml) warm water White wicker furniture that’s been finished with an oil-based paint has a tendency to yellow with age, especially if it is stored in the dark during the winter. To fight the effects of aging, give your wicker furniture an annual scrub down with a stiff brush […]
1/2 cup (150g) salt To give the cleaning process a boost without adding a lot of artificial fragrances, try adding a 1/2 cup (150g) salt to the laundry. For best results during warmer weather, make sure to air-dry the bedding in the sun.
1 cup (300g) salt 2 quarts (2 liters) water Here’s a time-honored trick for dealing with nylon stockings that are somewhat similar in color, but don’t exactly match. Heat two quarts (2 liters) water in a large pot and add the salt. When the salt dissolves, add your mismatched hosiery to the pot and bring […]
1 handful salt Scrub brushes can scratch and soap residues can cling to a clay pot’s porous texture. Instead, reach for a handful of salt to work in their place. Simply place the salt on a clean damp rag and scrub away to let the gentle abrasive power of salt clean your empty garden pots […]
1/3 cup (100g) salt 2 cups (500ml) warm water No-drip candles are a great idea, but they’re typically more expensive than their regular-burning counterparts. You can render tapered candles practically drip-proof with a simple overnight soak in saltwater. Mix the salt and warm water in a plastic container wide enough to hold the candles. Stir […]
1 handful salt The next time someone tracks mud onto your carpet, resist the urge to blot it dry, as this could drive dirt deeper into the fibers. Instead, toss a handful of salt on the mess and walk away. The salt will absorb the liquid, making it easy to vacuum up when dry.