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Salt is a common staple in nearly every American household.  However, it may be surprising to discover that it can be used for more than seasoning food.  In fact, there are four new ways you can use salt.

The first way is to combat rough, dry skin.  You can concoct a simple body scrub using salt and a few other items often found in the home.  You will need sea salt, olive oil, and lavender oil.  Blend 1/2 cup sea salt, 1 1/2 teaspoons of olive oil, and 4-5 drops of lavender oil until you have a gritty paste.  Apply the paste using smooth strokes on the affected areas. Rinse.

Another way to use salt is to help your sinuses. If you have a stuffy nose or head try mixing 1/2 cup warm water with 1/2 teaspoon non iodized salt.  Using a neti pot, pour the mixture into one nostril and let it come out the other.  Repeat on the other side.  This is basically a simple saline rinse.

Salt can also be used to remove stains.  You can remove stains from coffee cups and shine wooden cutting boards by sprinkling them with kosher salt and scrubbing with a sponge.

Using salt is also a great way to cool your drinks fast. An easy way to chill champagne or wine in a jiffy is to place the bottles in a bucket with a layer of ice on the bottom and a layer of coarse table salt above it.  Keep layering until the bucket is full, then add cold water.  This works because the salt expedites the drop in the temperature of the water.

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