SOME USES OF SALT.

Dominion, Volume 1, Issue 191, 7 May 1908, Page 3

SOME USES OF SALT.

Salt is a necessity oi life, every one know: that, but,wo do not all recognise what a nurn ber of.uses it has,in the household, even iF wi take away its culinary, purposes. ■ A littli salt rubbed on teacups will removo tea-stains ! if theso have not:been Icft 'on too long; i will also; help to clean any pot vessel. ' I put into whitewash it will make it stick bet tor,- and will prevent it coming off whci touched; also a pinch put'into the water tha surrounds the glue pot will cause a hott-e glue to bo obtained quicker than if the wate be plain. It is good if used occasionally a a tcotli powder, say, once , a week, and i helps to harden and protect the gums. I a capital gargle, and serves to streng , then a weak throat, and chest, too, if aj 1 plied externally. Two teaspoonfnls of sal in half a pint of tepid water form a valuabl and handy emetic in case of poisoning. Bag of hot salt laid on will euro many a pai: and ache. While salt and water is the pre per thing in which to rinso any garmen whoso colour is likely to run, it is also goo for washing willow furniture as well as th can© seatings of chairs, and drying those 1 . the sun will tighten loose strands.