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Continue reading the main story. THE FACTS Nothing but time can cure the common cold, but a simple cup of salt water might ease the misery this winter. A sore, itchy throat and respiratory congestion are some of the more common symptoms of a cold, and gargling with salt water seems to help for several reasons.ccording to the Mayo Clinic, for best results, dissolve half a teaspoon of salt in a full glass of warm water and gargle the solution for a few seconds before spitting it out. Adults who want a more palatable remedy against cough and sore throat can try mixing warm water with lemon and honey. No need to spit it out.
If water has between 3.5 and 7 GPG, it's moderately hard.. If it has 7 to 10.5 GPG, it's hard water.. Anything above that is very hard, while soft water is 1 GPG or less. Even if you have very hard water, these salts are still only trace amounts in your waterâno problem for drinking. Problems only occur when the salt starts to build up on surfaces, from your dishes to your dishwasher and its internals.