20 Ways Salt Can Come to the Rescue in Emergencies

Cameron Pipkin
Sep 30, 2021

Did you know you can use salt in many ways in emergencies?

It can extend the shelf life of milk, put out a grease fire, relieve bee stings, and lots more.

Here are 20 ways you can use this humble-yet-amazing seasoning in an emergency.

1. Put Out a Grease Fire
Like baking soda, salt can be used to put out grease fires. Unlike baking soda, however (which chemically extinguishes flames) salt works by absorbing heat and smothering the fire.

This can be a lifesaver in disasters like earthquakes when the occurrences of gas and electrical fires tend to skyrocket.

One thing to note is that it may take quite a bit of salt to get the job done—up to a cup or two—depending on the size of the fire.

2. Frost-Free Windows
Salt and water can also keep your windows frost free which helps warm your home in the event of a power outage.

Apply a warm saltwater solution to your windows with a sponge. Then, when the temperature drops below freezing, ice will not form on the glass. It’s as easy as that.

3. De-Fog Your Car Windshield
Frost and fog-free windows are also important in your car, especially in rough winter weather.

scraping ice off a windshield

More at this link:
https://beprepared.com/blogs/articles/20-ways-to-use-salt-in-emergencies?
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