Epsom Salts: 10 Unexpected Home Uses Beyond Baths

Epsom salts aren't only for baths. Those cold white crystals can be your best friend in many unexpected spots within your home. Here are ten entertaining ways to use Epsom salts without bathing in the tub.

Unusual Tips for Your Garden

For a healthy garden, Epsom salts can prove to be a secret weapon. They have the power to make plants grow greener and stronger. Simply mix a tablespoon of Epsom salts with a gallon of water and use it to water your plants once a month. You can even sprinkle Epsom sea salt at the base of your tomato plants in order to keep them from getting sick. Your garden will thank you for this natural pick-me-up.

Beauty Tips with Epsom Salt

Epsom salts they are a great addition to your beauty routine. Mix with your favorite body wash for a scrub that makes skin feel soft smooth. You can even soak your feet in warm, Epsom salt water to help yourself feel better after a long day. Make a fun face mask by mixing Epsom refined salt  and honey to gently exfoliate your skin. Your skin will feel happy and refreshed.

Tackle Cleaning and Cooking

Epsom salts can also make cleaning and cooking easier. If you mix them with dish soap, they can be used to wash pots and pans without using chemicals. Clean your oven: To clean an oven, sprinkle Epsom salts on spills, then scrub when cooled. In the kitchen, a few grains of Epsom salt  in boiling water can prevent eggs from cracking when they're cooking. There are a few clever little tips and tricks that will save you time and put you on your cooking way, without breaking the bank.

Using an Epsom Salt Compress To Heal

Compresses of Epsom salt can make sore muscles feel better. To make one, dissolve a cup of Epsom salts in hot water, soak a clean cloth in the mixture and lay it over the sorest spot for 20 minutes. It can help with swelling and help you heal. For headaches, place an Epsom salt compress on your forehead. You’d be amazed at how fast it can help.