Web Desk: Salt are the most used thing worldwide, it is not only cheap but also easily available. It also comes up with many benefits.

Have a look on 6 surprising ways of using salt.

Relieve mosquito bites

Mosquito bite causes itching, so simple way of getting relieve from it, mix salt with water and rub it over the affected area.

Make copper items shine again

Mix salt with vinegar or lemon and rub the tarnished surface.

Prevent oil from splattering

Sprinkle a little salt in the frying pan before frying to keep hot oil from splattering.

Make your candles drip free

Soak the candles in a concentrated salt solution for several hours, then let it dry to make it drip free.

Get rid of ants

Combine salt and water in a ration of 1:4. Then spray it where you see ats congregating.

Clean the iron

Turn the iron to the highest temperature then sprinkle salt on a piece of brown paper and run the hot iron over it.