Yes, by popular request, some of the wild and wacky uses for everyday objects some of which I have mentioned now and again on “The Surreal Hour” are brought to you here for you to try yourselves.

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Although you may not realise it, simple table salt has a great number of uses other than to simply season your food. The list of almost 60 applications will give you some other useful uses for salt, many of which you possibly
never knew.

Example:
* Add salt to green salads to prevent wilting
* Use a mixture of salt and lemon juice to clean piano keys
* A dash of salt enhances the taste of tea

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Bicarbonate of soda or baking soda has many different uses in the household. Although much more expensive products have been developed over the years to do the same jobs, baking soda can work for you just as well, if not better. Here’s a list of almost 60 uses.

Example:
* Wash rubbish bins with baking soda
* Clean combs and brushes in a soda solution
* Reduce odour build-up in your dishwasher by sprinkling some soda on the bottom

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Vinegar also has a great number of uses other than to make your fries tastier. Again, a list of almost 60 applications will give you some other useful uses for vinegar.

Example:
* Skin burns: apply ice cold vinegar right away for fast relief. Will prevent burn blisters
* Clean fireplace bricks with undiluted vinegar

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