HOMESTEAD HOW-TO

6 UNUSUAL USES FOR SALT YOU'RE PROBABLY NOT AWARE OF

Salt can be used as a gargle to soothe a sore throat.

EASE SORE THROAT

Wondering if your eggs are still good? There’s an easy way to find out.

CHECK IF YOUR EGGS ARE FRESH

Consider adding a pinch of salt to your mug to reduce the coffee’s bitterness

EASE BITTERNESS IN COFFEE

You can effectively clean your cast iron skillets with salt.

clean cast iron pan

If you’re dealing with puffy or swollen eyes after a sleepless night or a good cry, salt might be able to help.

soothe puffy eyes

If you have a patch of poison ivy in your yard, consider using a concentrated saltwater solution.

kill poison ivy