Cleaning with salt in the kitchen

We love the diversity of salt. It brings out flavour in food and also can be used for a vast variety of tasks.

Clean the kitchen drain

Pour a mixture of salt and hot water down the kitchen sink to deodorize and prevent grease buildup.

Freshen up the coffee pot

Add a cup of crushed ice, a tablespoon of water and a few teaspoons of coarse salt to a room-temperature glass coffee pot. Swirl and rinse. The salt scours the bottom of the pot while the ice helps to agitate it for a better scrub.

Clean the fridge

Combine salt and soda water for a chemical-free fridge cleaner.

Clean greasy pans

Sprinkle a little salt on a cast-iron skillet and wipe with a paper towel. Check out our other cast-iron cleaning tips, here.

Prevent fruit from browning

Soak peeled apples and pears in saltwater for a few minutes. Let dry and store in an airtight container.

Save the oven

Casseroles tend to bubble over when baking, making a mess on the bottom of the oven. For easier cleanup, sprinkle a handful of salt on the spill. It’ll form a crust, making the mess much easier to clean once cooled.