Watch This: 7 Handy Ways to Use Salt Around the House

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Salt adds flavor to our favorite foods. But that’s just the start of the wondrous services it can provide.

In fact, salt comes in handy not just in the kitchen but also in the laundry room and bathroom.

Watch this video from Household Hacker, and you’ll learn how plain old table salt can effectively — and cheaply — clean up tons of messes:

To learn more handy uses for another common household item, check out “27 Money-Saving Ways to Use Vinegar in Every Room of Your Home.”

What else can you do with salt? Share your tips in comments below or on our Facebook page.

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