May one scrub vessels with salt on Shabbat?
Synopsis
Scrubbing vessels with salt is forbidden because the salt dissolves when rubbed vigorously, which is similar to crushing snow/hail (nolad). However, dissolving salt into wash water is permitted since it dissolves on its own.
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