My grandpa taught me this trick to kill driveway weeds with 0 effort. Here’s how it works

The effectiveness of the vinegar and salt solution lies in the science behind its components. Vinegar contains acetic acid, which draws moisture out of the plant, effectively dehydrating it. This acid is strong enough to kill most small weeds on contact, especially when combined with salt, which disrupts the internal water balance of the plant.

Salt, or sodium chloride, is a desiccant. It absorbs water and prevents the plant from absorbing it from the soil. Together, vinegar and salt create an inhospitable