White vinegar, lemon juice, baking soda… Miracle and multi-purpose products are numerous and, for years, they have been able to give a significant helping hand for the maintenance of your home. Whether it’s to clean your bathroom, kitchen or bedroom, these products have a use in every room of the house.
If they are now known to everyone, there are many others that are much more ignored. For example, it is possible to use everyday products such as rice or pasta water.
But there are others that are equally unknown. Epsom salt is one of them, however, it can be an effective ally for many tasks, whether household or gardening.
Discovered in the 17th century, Epsom salt is a small white powder, visually similar to salt, composed of 99% hydrated magnesium sulphate and, for the remaining 1%, mineral salts. Concretely, it is therefore a mixture of magnesium, sulphide, oxygen and water.
Traditionally, this product is used more for care or in the medical field. However, it also has many properties with regard to cleaning, maintenance or gardening. For example, it is particularly beneficial for the health of plants in the vegetable garden and can even be used as a natural fertilizer.
Laundry, household appliances, garden, cleaning… Discover in our slideshow all the tips that can be made with Epsom salt.