Salt on the broom, put it before you start cleaning:

The practice of putting salt on a broom before cleaning is a folk remedy or superstition, and its origins are rooted in various cultural beliefs. There’s no scientific evidence to support any of the claimed benefits, but here’s what people traditionally believe it does:

• Absorbing Negative Energy: In some cultures, salt is believed to have purifying properties and can absorb negative energy or spirits from a space. Putting salt on the broom is thought to help sweep away these negative influences along with the dirt.
• Preventing Bad Luck: Some people believe that sweeping without salt can bring bad luck, and the salt acts as a protective measure.
• Cleaning More Effectively: Some people believe that the salt will add a slight abrasive quality to the broom, and help to pick up finer dirt particles.
• Keeping away insects: Salt is a natural deterrent to some insects, so some people believe this will help to keep bugs away while cleaning.

Why it’s likely not effective:

• While salt has some mild abrasive and drying properties, it won’t significantly improve a broom’s cleaning ability.
• The concept of “negative energy” is a spiritual or cultural belief, not a scientific one.
• The small amount of salt that would stick to a broom, would have very little effect on insects.

In summary:

Putting salt on a broom is a traditional practice that reflects cultural beliefs about purification and protection. It’s unlikely to have any significant impact on the actual cleaning process. If you find it comforting or culturally meaningful, there’s no harm in doing it, but it’s not a substitute for effective cleaning methods.