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10 Good-to-know uses for Epsom Salts around the house

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If you’ve been reading along with me for awhile, then you probably know that I kind of have a thing for finding new, helpful uses for basic supplies we all have around the house. I love it. I usually share these ideas just basically as they pop into my head, with no rhyme or reason to it. Totally out-of-the-blue and just because, just as a blog post should be. 🙂

I picked up some Epsom Salts a few weeks ago to try out a trick I heard about, and it got me thinking… what else is this household staple good for? Well, I’ll tell ya!

1)Add some to the bath for a relaxing soak for soar muscles. I think this is probably the most common use.

2)On itchy skin or for bug bites: Dissolve a tablespoon of epsom salt in 1/2 cup of water, let it cool, and then spritz it on itchy skin or soak a cloth in it to make a soothing compress.

3)In the garden: Adding a few bags to the soil before planting can help replenish the magnesium levels in the soil, which have been depleted due to over-farming.

4)Adding a tablespoon of epsom salt to the ground around a rose bush before watering each week is also supposed to help them grow faster and stronger. (If only Chris hadn’t run over my rose bush with the lawn mower!)

5)While you’re at it, add some to the ground below your tomato plants too!

6)Help to remove a splinter: Make a strong epsom salt solution in a cup of water and soak the splinter to make it easier to take out.

7)Tile and grout cleaner: Mix liquid soap with epsom salts and use it to scrub your tiles and grout, rinse off for a sparkly shine!

8)For sunburn: Dissolve a tablespoon of epsom salt in 1/2 cup of water and spray it on the sunburned skin to help it feel better. You can also make a compress with a cloth.

9)Epsom Salts are a good source of Magnesium, which is crucial in 100’s of the basic functions of the human body and it can be absorbed through the skin! So that relaxing bath really is as good for you as you hope it is!

And this is the one I wanted to test out, in this post-baby time of my life.

10)Soaking for about 20 minutes in a bath with 2 cups of epsom salt in it is supposed to help you look slimmer! It supposedly works by helping your body let go of extra water weight that’s hanging on in all the wrong places. My results? I have to say, it really did seem to work! I definitely felt like I looked fitter and significantly less “jiggly”. So if you’re feeling a bit off in any way, a nice epsom salt soak could be just the thing!

I haven’t had the chance to try all of these tricks yet, but it looks like Summer is a great time to start epsom salting, and I’m definitely feeling pretty good about that purchase of a basic bag of epsom salts!

Do you have a different use for epsom salts that you think we all need to know about?

 You might find these ideas helpful as well!

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  1. Beth S. says

    Repeated foot soaking (maybe 1/2 c to good size bowl of water) will draw out an ingrown toenail and also can help pull out infection. One of my brothers got concrete dust in his boot, which them got into his skin and his foot was terribly infected and Epsom salt foot soaks took care of it in about a week.

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  2. Baye says

    Great list. I think that last one will have us all racing to the store, however. I’ve just started attempting to make bath bombs which often have Epsom salt in the recipes. Now I HAVE to put it in there!

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  4. Everything Erin says

    Dissolve a tablespoon of Epsom in a glass of water and drink it to relieve constipation.

    Make a strong Epsom solution and soak a towel in it. Use it as a compress on bruises. The bruise will fade faster — but keep it out of your eyes.

    Hemorrhoids? Soaking in a bath of Epsom salt will reduce painful swelling and help to ease the pain.

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  5. karen synder says

    I use it Epsom salt in place of chemicals in my hot tub. Only my family uses the hot tub. Works great

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  6. Lady MnM says

    Mix 1/2 to 1 Cup of Epsom salt with 1/2 Cup Apple Cider Vinegar in a basin tub (like the size you get from the hospital) just big enough for your feet. Fill remainder, without over flow after putting feet in, with hot or vrry warm tap water. Soak feet for 15-30 minutes. Rinse feet in bathtub. Dead and dry skin should just wipe off or use a stone lightly. Dry and rub with lotion, feet will feel new and soft.
    I’ve tried this and it feels SOOO amazing. You can also look it up on Pinterest. Amounts may vary slightly.

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  7. Virginia says

    You can also use Epsom salt for infected gums. My daughter had a expander in her mouth and the gums underneath got infected and it was the only way to get them to heal.

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  9. Mads says

    Epson Salt works wonders diluted in water and fed to your lemon or lime trees. Citrus craves magnesium and Epson Salt works a treat.

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  11. beth wales says

    When my dog got bitten by another dog ,I was away for a few days.When I got back it was infected and the dog sitter hadn’t noticed..The vet stitched his wound and I asked if I should bathe the poor pooch’s wound with salt.The vet said salt would sting awfully,and told me to buy a large box of Epsom Salts from the farm shop.(a lot cheaper than the chemist/supermarket).I used it every day for a week and the wound healed cleanly-without any flinching from my dog.It’s wonderful stuff.

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  13. Dianna says

    Ive used Epsom salts to cure diaper rash in all 4 of my kids, my youngest is a girl and I’ve discovered an additional bonus- the baths will also cure yeast infections. Next I’m going to have my husband soak his feet ????

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  14. Stephanie says

    For crafting! We took pine cones, rolled them in white glue and then in some epsom salts, let them dry and we had pretty, “snowy” pine cone decorations for the holidays.

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  15. Jo says

    Use instead of sugar for stiffening crocheted or tatted snowflakes. Dissolve in hot water, saturate snowflake, then pin on a board to dry. Sparkly without being tempting to pets and pests.

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  16. Tammy says

    For those that get blisters on their feet (especially diabetics) warm water and epson salt every night before going to bed heals them. Lightly dry the feet part and good between toes and let air dry without rinsing it off.

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  17. MARIAN says

    IF YOU HAVE SOME SHEER CURTAINS ADD SOME EPSON SALTS TO THE RINSE WATER AND IT WORKS BETTER THAN ANY STARCH WILL.. ADD MORE IF YOU WANT A STIFFER CURTAIN…LET HANG TO DRY ON WASH LINE.. .NO NEED TO IRON EITHER THEY WILL HANG WONDERFUL FOR YOU WHEN COMES TIME TO HANG BACK UP..

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  18. Fernie says

    I add essential oils to epson salt and place in coffee container to use in my washer for a softer and fragrant wash just place 2-3 tablespoons in tub add detergent and cloths and wash as usual. I have done this for several years and love it. Economical and chemical free, no more itchy skin from commercial products. I have a front load washer but it worked when I had a top load also. I make my own washer detergent also to save money.

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  19. Crystal says

    We recently moved several well established azalea bushes. My mother-in-law told me to sprinkle epsom salt around the edge of each hole as we filled them back in with dirt. She said it helps them re-establish quicker!

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    • Courtenay says

      Awesome tip! I have a couple of azalea bushes that need to be moved. I’m going to try this! Thanks so much for sharing!

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  20. Mary says

    I like to add 1/2 to 3/4 cup everytime I fertilize my roses. The extra magnesium helps to promote more blooms.

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