Leftover beer is too wasteful to pour down the drain — just add a bit of salt, and you’ll unlock many surprising uses!

When drinking beer or hosting parties at home, we often have leftover beer that usually ends up being poured away. In reality, beer has many amazing uses — here’s how to make the most of it:

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Add a little salt to beer to polish metal items

Leftover beer has natural cleaning properties. You can use it to wipe and polish items — and by adding a bit of salt, you’ll create a natural cleaning mixture. Similarly, carbonated drinks can work this way too. Simply spray the beer-and-salt mixture on areas like faucets, shower heads, pots, and pans. Let it sit for a while, then scrub — they’ll shine like new.

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Beer and salt for cleaner laundry

Mix beer and salt together to help clean clothes and maintain their color, especially for denim or jeans. Soak your clothes in the beer-salt solution for the first few washes to help preserve color and freshness.

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Beer and salt to clean tiled floors

Over time, tiled floors and grout lines tend to darken or stain, especially in bathrooms or kitchens. Use a mixture of beer and salt — apply it to the grout lines and scrub. It helps remove dirt and brighten the tiles effectively.

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Beer and salt for streak-free glass cleaning

When glass surfaces get dusty or cloudy, wipe them with a beer-and-salt mix. It removes grime, leaves glass shiny, and prevents water marks or streaks.

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Beer nourishes houseplants

Beer contains nutrients that can benefit plants. Let the beer sit until the alcohol evaporates, then dilute it with water before pouring it into potted plants. This helps them stay lush and green.

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Beer and salt remove kitchen grease

The combination of beer and salt can clean greasy stovetops effectively. Beer’s mild acidity breaks down grease and disinfects surfaces, making it easier to wipe away without leaving an oily film.

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Beer and salt for cleaning wooden items

For wooden floors, cutting boards, spoons, or utensils — spray a mixture of beer and salt, then wipe clean. It’s a natural cleaner that helps remove stains and odors safely.

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Beer and salt to clean and deodorize the refrigerator

This mix works wonders for removing odors and grime inside the fridge. Dampen a soft cloth with beer and salt, then wipe down shelves and walls — it leaves them fresh and odor-free.

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Eliminate toilet odors

Beer and salt both have natural cleaning properties. Pour the mixture into the toilet bowl, let it sit for 20 minutes, then scrub. It cleans effectively while preserving beneficial bacteria that help maintain the plumbing system.

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Beer and salt for skin and hair care

Washing your hair with beer and a pinch of salt can remove dandruff and make it smoother. The same mixture can also gently cleanse the face and soften skin — just remember to use very little salt. Taking a beer bath (after letting the alcohol evaporate and diluting it with water) can leave your skin soft and radiant.