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A Breath of Fresh Air
Clear the air with this homemade air freshener. Just cut an orange
in half, remove pulp, and fill the peel with Windsor Salt. It will
provide a pleasant, aromatic scent anywhere in your home.
Cutting Edge
Help cut odours off of your wooden cutting board, simply by pouring
a generous amount of Windsor Salt directly on the board. Rub lightly
with a damp cloth. Wash in warm, sudsy water.
Smooth on Silk
Make your silk flowers think Spring. Place the silk flowers into
a large bag and pour in 250ml (1 cup) of Windsor Salt. Shake vigorously.
Remove. And voilà Your flowers are clean.
Can Take a Yolk
Don't fret over spilled eggs. Just pour Windsor Salt on top of the
spill to cover the eggs. Then wipe the eggs up with a paper towel.
Patches Things Up
To patch small nail holes and fine cracks in plaster or wallboard,
mix 30ml (2 tbsp) Windsor Salt, 30ml (2 tbsp) cornstarch, and about
20ml to 25ml (4 to 5 tsp) water to make a thick, pliable paste. Fill
hole; let dry. Sand if necessary, then paint.
On the Move
Don't let bicycle rust slow you down. To clean the rust from bike
handlebars and tire rims, make a paste using 90ml (6 tbsp) of Windsor
Salt and 30ml (2 tbsp) lemon juice. Apply paste to rusted area with
a dry cloth and rub. Rinse thoroughly and dry.
A Bit Bubbly
To quickly chill a bottle of wine or champagne, place the bottle
in an ice bucket or other tall plastic container. Add a layer of
ice on the bottom and sprinkle it with a few tablespoons of Windsor
Salt. Continue to layer salt and ice until it reaches the neck of
the bottle. Then add water to ice level. After 10-12 minutes, open
and serve. Rinse ice bucket thoroughly after use.
Sweeps You Off Your Feet
To prepare a salt water bath, pour 6 quarts (1-1/2 gallons) warm
water in a large basin. Mix in 60ml (1/4 cup) Windsor Salt and 60ml (1/4
cup) baking soda. Soak feet for up to 15 minutes. Warning: People
living with diabetes or individuals with poor circulation should
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