Coarse salt is a very important ingredient in cooking. But it is also very versatile and ideal for cleaning and hygiene of your home.
Today, let’s explore a simple, eco-friendly solution to maintain your bathroom’s sparkle using just a glass of coarse salt!
Tackling Unpleasant Toilet Drain Odors
Normally, we’d combat nasty smell in the bathroom by pouring a variety of scented detergents down the drain. But salt can be a savior here! Simply pour a glass of coarse salt into the sink, letting it work its magic overnight. In the morning, cautiously pour a bucket of boiling water down the drain – and voila, say goodbye to those offensive odors! Salt serves as an absorbing agent, effectively neutralizing unpleasant smells in the drain.
Banishing Yellow Toilet Stains
Thanks to its potent cleaning and abrasive properties, you can use salt to solve stubborn yellow stains in the toilet. Mix coarse salt with a bit of water to create a somewhat thick mixture, apply it to the stain with a brush, and let it sit overnight. A good scrub the next day and those yellow stains will be history! For an extra punch, add baking soda to your mixture.
Shiny Toilets and Showers
With its robust whitening and abrasive characteristics, salt also brilliantly cleans and de-yellows toilets and showers. Mix 1 glass each of baking soda and coarse salt with water to form a paste, apply using a sponge, and let it act for a few hours. A thorough rinse, and your bathroom fixtures will be gleaming!
Fighting Humidity and Mold
Bathrooms are notorious for humidity and mold. Salt, recognized for absorbing excess moisture (think DIY natural dehumidifier), can be a game-changer. Simply place a glass of coarse salt in a bathroom corner. Once the salt turns damp from absorbing moisture, either replace it or dry and reuse it.
Dissolving Limescale on Faucets and Tiles
When bathroom surfaces, like tiles or taps, are laden with limescale, salt comes to the rescue! Mix 2 tablespoons of salt in 200 ml of water, pour it into a spray bottle, and generously apply to limescale-affected areas. Let it sit for 10 minutes, scrub with a sponge, and rinse thoroughly. For a thicker solution, create a paste with minimal water, apply, let it rest, and then rinse, ensuring no residue remains.
A Fragrant Touch
For a final aromatic touch, blend 2 tablespoons of coarse salt with 15 drops of your preferred essential oil, placing it in a stylish jar in your bathroom for a consistent, pleasant scent!
Note of Caution
Always test cleaning methods on a hidden or inconspicuous surface area before treating the entire surface to avoid unintended damage.
Let’s keep our bathrooms fresh, clean, and eco-friendly together!
