Put out a grease fire
A bucket of water is not necessarily the first thing you should grab in a fire; if you are dealing with a grease fire, water can actually cause the flames to spread. Instead, douse them in salt or baking soda, or quickly cover with a metal lid instead.
Use as a natural mouthwash
Store-bought mouthwash can contain toxic chemicals and other artificial ingredients. The all-natural alternative? Salt. Stir 1 tsp of cooking salt with 1 tsp of baking soda into half a cup of water, then gargle the mixture. The salt behaves like a disinfectant, killing off bacteria that causes bad breath.
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Keep cheese from moulding
Salt’s dehydrating powers can actually help slow the growth of mould on cheese. To reduce food waste (and save money on groceries), dip a paper towel in a mixture of 2 tbsp salt and 3 cups of water, and then wrap it loosely around your cheese before refrigerating.