What other uses does alum have around the house besides cleaning a dirty bathtub?
By Holly from Lancaster, WI
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Alum is excellent for sprinkling into all types of shoes. It helps to eliminate the odor of sweaty feet.
I believe it is also used for drying flowers.
I have used alum for canker sores in the mouth. And I have used alum for making pickles, it will keep the cucumbers from getting soft.
Yes, I do the pickles (all part of dilling) and the alum for mouth sores, whether you bit the cheek/tongue, braces catch it, or even a sore throat issue, it has healing agents. Granted, you won't keep it in very long. Make a little pinch fit in the cheek area, stand over the sink as long as you can, you droll some, when you can't stand it, spit and rinse with warm water.
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