Let’s talk about one of the most underrated items in your bathroom cabinet—Epsom salt. It’s cheap, it’s unassuming and it has more uses than a Swiss Army knife at a Boy Scout jamboree.
But what is Epsom salt anyway? Is it salt? Is it magic? Nope. It’s a naturally occurring mineral compound of magnesium and sulfate—nothing close to (actually quite the opposite) edible table salt, which is sodium chloride.
Soothe Aching Muscles
Add a cup or two of Epsom salt to a warm bath and soak for 15-20 minutes.
Make a DIY Body Scrub
Mix Epsom salt with a bit of olive oil or coconut oil for an exfoliating scrub that sloughs away dead skin. If you enjoy a lovely fragrance, go ahead and add a few drops of essential oil.
Relieve Splinters
Dissolve a tablespoon of Epsom salt in warm water and soak the area with the splinter.
Boost Your Plants
Sprinkle a tablespoon or two of Epsom salt around the base of your plants, or dissolve it in water and spray it on the leaves.
Freshen Your Feet
Add half a cup of Epsom salt to a basin of warm water and soak your feet.
Clean Tile and Grout
Mix equal parts Epsom salt and Blue Dawn dish soap. Use this paste to scrub tile and grout.
DIY Hair Volumizer
Mix equal parts Epsom salt and your conditioner. Apply to your hair, leave for 10 minutes and rinse thoroughly.
De-gunk Pots and Pans
Sprinkle Epsom salt on stubborn, burnt-on food and scrub with a sponge.
Repel Garden Pests
Sprinkle Epsom salt around your garden to deter slugs and snails.
Get a Better Night’s Sleep
Take a relaxing Epsom salt bath before bedtime.
Remove Blackheads
Mix a teaspoon of Epsom salt with warm water and a few drops of iodine. Apply with a cotton ball, let it sit for a minute and rinse. This mixture helps loosen blackheads and cleanse pores without requiring a trip to a fancy dermatologist.
Final Thoughts
Who knew a bag of Epsom salt, which costs less than a latte at your favorite coffee shop, could be the unsung hero of so many frugal fixes?
The next time you see a bag of Epsom salt on sale, grab it. You‘ll be ready to tackle everything from tired feet to tomato plants with the confidence of someone who knows that frugality isn’t just about saving money—it’s about making the most of what you have. And if nothing else, it’ll give you one more thing to brag about at your next PTA meeting. “Oh, you spent $20 on grout cleaner? I made mine with Epsom salt and dish soap.” Cue the applause.
From The Epoch Times
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