Pouring salt into your toilet can help with cleaning and preventing clogs, but it’s a little-known trick most plumbers won’t mention. Salt, combined with hot water, helps dissolve minor buildups like grease and soap scum, keeping pipes clear. To try it, pour half a cup of salt into the toilet, followed by hot (not boiling) water. Let it sit for a few hours before flushing. It’s an inexpensive, eco-friendly maintenance tip!