Salt is one of the most widely used and oldest forms of food seasoning. It’s not very expensive, and it has many great benefits you probably didn’t know about. We invite you to take a look at some surprising ways you can use this kitchen essential.

Prevent mold on shower curtains

Relieve mosquito bites

Make copper items shine again

Prevent oil from splattering

Make your candles drip free

Get rid of shoe odor

Get rid of ants

Prepare safe and cheap homemade paint for kids

Prevent sliced fruit and vegetables from turning brown

Remove onion smell from hands

Make your own all-natural air freshener

Clean the iron

Keep windows free of frost

Clean the sink

Don’t let yourself be fooled at a restaurant

If you’ve received food at a restaurant that had a hair in it, ask the waiter for a replacement dish. But don’t forget to generously sprinkle your food with salt before showing it to your server or the manager. If you do so, you’ll be sure that your dish is actually replaced.