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You can use the salt shaker in your spice rack for much more than just seasoning, as Annie B. Bond of Care2.com demonstrates. Salt provides an inhospitable chemical environment for most bacteria, including Salmonella and E. coli, for instance, by siphoning off water from food and cells, making it harder for bacteria to grow without moisture. A brine of 10 percent salt will normally halt the growth of all pathogenic bacteria, says Bond, which is why meat-preserving brines were popular before refrigerators were invented. This also accounts for why a saltwater gargle is still recommended today if you have a sore throat.
Here are some other ways salt can pull double duty in the kitchen:
1. Deodorize your drain: Mix 1/2 cup salt with 1/2 cup of hot water and pour it down the drain periodically to eliminate odors and cut through grease.
2. Deodorize cutting boards: Dip a damp cloth in salt and rub it into the cutting board.
3. Clean brass, silver, and copper: Make a paste of salt and vinegar, scoop it onto a soft cloth, rub the metal, and rinse. Buff dry with a soft rag.
4. Prevent food from sticking: Rub the pan with salt; this will also prevent smoking.
5. Refresh coffee percolators and pots: Add four to five tablespoons of salt, then process as if there was coffee in the pot.
6. Clean sponges: Soak your sponges in cold saltwater after you have washed them.
7. Eliminate mold and mildew stains: Scrub with salt and lemon juice, then set in the sun. Wash, rinse, and dry.
Difficulty level: Easy
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