There is an ingredient that is always kept at home, which costs very little and is perfectly ecological. Normally it is only used for cooking but in reality it is also useful in various household chores. It's the salt. This precious mineral in which we are rich is in fact perfect for deodorizing, revive the colors, whiten, remove stains, and as an anti-mold.
As a deodorant
A mixture of coarse salt and bicarbonate poured directly into the shoe is the perfect remedy, cheap, fast and environmentally friendly, to free any footwear from bad odors. Just let these ingredients sit overnight and then clean up.
As an anti-humidity agent
Poor insulation of the house often generates unhealthy mold in the walls and even in the wardrobes. A handful of coarse salt in a canvas or loosely woven cotton bag is perfect to put in drawers and between clothes if you live in a humid house. In addition to, a bowl full of coarse salt, to be left uncovered, absorbs the humidity of an entire room. Better yet: put the salt on top of a cotton sheet under which you will place a basin to collect the water that is generated. For a space of 25 m2 are enough on average 150 g of salt.
For washing clothes
Salt helps remove stains and whiten fabrics. For wine stains, for example, you need to mix fine salt and bicarbonate with water and then leave it to act for a few hours. Once the compound is removed, washes normally. To whiten cotton and linen, you can instead soak with a teaspoon of coarse salt for each liter of water.
Whiten your teeth
To whiten your teeth you can use a powdered toothpaste created by mixing on the moistened toothbrush 1 spoonful of fine salt and 2 tablespoons of baking soda. This is a useful solution for removing plaque and keeping your gums healthy. However, it is too abrasive to be used every day. It is therefore recommended to use it only 1 once a week or once every 15 days.
Anti-dandruff remedy
Salt can be used as a dandruff remedy to remove dead cells left on the scalp. Simply massage the scalp with salt before shampooing to remove them without using an anti-dandruff product.
Exfoliating Scrub
An exfoliating scrub can be achieved with 2 simple ingredients always available in the kitchen: coarse salt and extra virgin olive oil. Mix them in a bowl to obtain a mixture whose consistency allows it to be applied to the skin and massaged. Add a few drops of your favorite essential oil (Emergency) and store the scrub in a glass jar. It remains intact for a few weeks.
Remove wine stains
If you spilled a glass of wine on the tablecloth, collect all the liquid possible with an absorbent cloth and sprinkle the remaining stains with fine salt, so that it can continue to absorb the drops of wine. Once the salt has dried, rinse and wash the tablecloth.
Dehumidify
It is possible to dehumidify the rooms of your home by placing small glasses or bowls containing coarse salt in the most humid corners. Salt is perfect for absorbing moisture. Then it can be left to dry in the sun and reused.
Clean the sponges
The sponges you use for the shower, for washing dishes or for cleaning the house they will last a long time if you use salt to wash them. Add some coarse salt to a basin of cold water in which to immerse the sponges. The salt removes bad odors and allows the sponges to last longer.
Bath salts 
It is possible to make DIY bath salts, to be poured into the tub or into a footbath, simply by mixing coarse salt with a few drops of lavender essential oil, for a relaxing effect, or eucalyptus(Emergency), for an energizing and invigorating effect, as well as deodorant.
Clean the refrigerator
To clean the refrigerator it is not necessary to purchase specific products. Simply dilute a teaspoon of fine salt in half a liter of water and spray the liquid obtained on the sponge or cloth that you will use to clean the shelves and the internal door of the refrigerator. This way you can disinfect the refrigerator and eliminate bad odors.
Tea and coffee stains
White cups and mugs are easily stained if used often to hold tea or coffee. Use salt to rub the stained spots to restore the cups to their shine. Pour water and salt inside them and let them rest for a few hours to facilitate cleaning. To whiten, also add a teaspoon of baking soda.
Clean the silverware
To obtain shiny silverware, immerse the objects you want to clean in water and salt, even in the presence of stains that appear stubborn. Use a basin, for convenience. The remedy is also suitable for normal stainless steel cutlery.
Destroy ant burrows
Boil some water, mix a lot of salt with it to obtain a very salty solution and pour it over the burrow. Repeat for three days (also pour the solution on the surrounding areas to prevent the ants from rebuilding their lair in the same area).
Remove sweat stains
Yellow sweat marks that don't go away? To remove these horrible stains we recommend two procedures: first pour some white wine vinegar directly on the stain and on the dry head; then, and this trick is particularly suitable for removing bad smell, immerse the fabric in a basin of water, 2 tablespoons of coarse salt and vinegar (1 glass of vinegar for 2 liters of hot water) and leave it for 30 minutes to soak. At Last, proceed with normal washing in the washing machine.”
Revive the colors
A simple grandmother's method for brightening up dark colors involves using a glass of tea, a glass of vinegar and 2 tablespoons of coarse salt mixed in cold water. Faded clothes are immersed in this solution for an hour and then washed normally in the washing machine or by hand with classic laundry detergent.
Clean the pipes
Against bad odors and blockages, try pouring it into the pipes 3 tablespoons of fine salt mixed with bicarbonate followed by boiling water.
To keep the sink drain clean, boil some water with salt and then pour it into the pipes. However, if the drain is clogged, first pour a glass of salt, then some bicarbonate of soda and leave to act for a few minutes, finally pour a pan of boiling water and rinse everything with plenty of running water.
Egg freshness test
Put two teaspoons of salt in a cup of water and put an egg in it: a fresh egg sinks, an old egg floats. Because the air cell in an egg increases as it ages; if it floats it is not rotten, but only more mature.
Avoid dripping candles
Before using decorative candles, immerse them for a couple of hours in a saturated solution of water and salt. Dry them well before turning them on. They won't leak. Furniture and tablecloths will be safe.
Cleans the iron
Irons, over time, they get stained and transfer dirt onto what you iron. Pour some salt onto a sheet of baking paper, and run the iron over it when it is hot: the salt will absorb the stains, leaving the iron clean.
“Salt must have something sacred, in fact it is found on the sea and on tears.”
Khalil Gibran
Naturopath and Wellbeing Consultant Eliosnatura, He takes care of feeding, personal care and medical conditions through the use of all-natural products. Its strength lies in the combination of "power and good health", factor pointed out by the World Health (WHO) considers that adequate nutrition and health fundamental human rights.
