13 Handy Uses For Salt

4. Prevents mould growing on cheese

Wrap your block of cheese in a paper towel soaked in salt water then put it in the fridge.

5. Stops colour running from your clothes in the washing machine

Add a cup of salt to the wash if you have clothes or towels that are bright coloured to stop them running and staining other clothing items.

6. Removes water marks from wood

Mix a teaspoon of salt with a little water to make a paste, then apply to the water mark on your coffee table or dining table by gently rubbing it in with a soft cloth or sponge until the mark disappears. Then apply some furniture polish.

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