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BAKING SODA<\/span><\/strong> Diaper Pail or Garbage smells?<\/strong> <\/span> Mishaps on the sofa<\/strong>, and it doesn\u2019t quite smell fresh and clean? \u00a0<\/span>Sprinkle just a tad in between the cushions and it will freshen \u00a0<\/span>with in a day or two. Then vacuum up the remnants.<\/span><\/p>\n Baking Powder Substitute:<\/strong> Since we all know to bake with it, <\/span>did you know you can substitute it for baking powder by\u00a0<\/span>mixing it with cream of tartar or vinegar?<\/span><\/p>\n Produce Wash:<\/strong> More and more pesticides and wax are added to\u00a0<\/span>our produce. Fill your sink with water and wash fruits and\u00a0<\/span>vegetables with baking soda.<\/span><\/p>\n Clean and Freshen Drain:<\/strong> <\/span> Clogged Drains: <\/span><\/strong> Clean Shiny Sink and bathtub:<\/strong> I love the thought of a sparkling clean <\/span>sink. It\u2019s still a goal that is made easy with just a bit of elbow grease, <\/span>water and my baking soda paste. The same goes for our bathtub, but with\u00a0<\/span>a little dedication, the rings and gunk comes right off, and\u00a0<\/span>I\u2019ve tried many cleaners.<\/span><\/p>\n “Degunk” Washing Machine<\/strong>: I use one cup of baking soda and\u00a0<\/span>one cup of white vinegar in the washing machine to degunk it <\/span>from detergent and such. Just run through the washing cycle once by itself.<\/span><\/p>\n Coffee Pot Cleaner:<\/strong> Similar to rinsing the washing machine, <\/span>do the same for the coffee pot. Add 1\/4-cup baking soda to one quart of\u00a0<\/span>warm water and scrub those nasty stains away. I always just let it soak\u00a0<\/span>over night and then wipe clean in morning.<\/span><\/p>\n Stove Top Cleaning:<\/strong> <\/span> Cleaning Outside Grill:<\/strong> Scrub baking soda paste mixture on the\u00a0<\/span>grate to cut through the grease, as well as on all the metal parts. <\/span>The grease comes off fabulously.<\/span><\/p>\n Home Deodorizer:<\/strong> <\/span> Clean Burned Pans:<\/span><\/strong> If there\u2019s just a bit of burned food, make a thick paste of baking soda\u00a0<\/span>and water, and use it to scrub. Works on both enameled <\/span>cast iron and stainless steel pans.<\/span><\/p>\n Chrome:<\/strong> <\/span> Clean Silver:<\/strong> <\/span> Fresh Flower Help:<\/strong> Keep freshly cut flowers fresh longer by\u00a0<\/span>adding a teaspoon of baking soda to the vase water.<\/span><\/p>\n Foot\/Shoe Deodorizer:<\/strong> <\/span> Drawers:<\/strong> <\/span> Toothpaste:<\/strong> <\/span> Sore Throat:<\/strong> <\/span> Mouth Wash:<\/strong> <\/span> Natural Deodorant: <\/span><\/strong> Clean Brushes and Combs:<\/span><\/strong> Facial and Body Scrub:<\/strong> <\/span> Bath Soak:<\/strong> <\/span> Hand Odour:<\/strong> <\/span> Dry Shampoo:<\/strong> <\/span> First Aid Kid:<\/strong> <\/span> Bug “Bath”:<\/strong> <\/span> Jellyfish Stings:<\/strong> <\/span> Heartburn:<\/strong> <\/span> Dentures<\/strong>:<\/span> Cleaning Outdoor Furniture:<\/strong> <\/span> Clean Vinyl Outdoor Siding: <\/span><\/strong> Pet Accidents:<\/strong> <\/span> Erupting Volcano:<\/strong> <\/span> Extinguish small fires:<\/strong> <\/span> Refresh mattresses:<\/strong> <\/span> Freshen Sheets and Linens:<\/strong> <\/span>
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Some people thought baking soda was just for baking, however,\u00a0<\/span>when I learned how it freshened, I began dumping the\u00a0<\/span>Baking Soda down my drain and I was completed converted to\u00a0<\/span>the wonders of this “Miracle product”.<\/span><\/p>\n
No worries, pour a little baking soda in the \u00a0<\/span>bottom and just keep it there.<\/span><\/p>\n
I\u2019ve used a Baking Soda and vinegar rinse for cleaning my drains,\u00a0<\/span>as well as keeping the septic balanced for years.<\/span><\/p>\n
I pour baking soda to fill the drain hole, pour in a couple cups of vinegar\u00a0<\/span>and let it bubble. Leave sit for a time (30 minutes?) and let the fizzy\u00a0<\/span>reaction do its work then flush with hot water. Repeat if necessary.<\/span><\/p>\n
Three of us shared Baking Soda\u2019s wonders on cleaning stove tops.\u00a0<\/span>“I had liquid from cooking on the stove top that was blackened and\u00a0<\/span>IMPOSSIBLE to get out. Used baking soda with a little water on a paper towel<\/span>
and voila, it was gone!!!! So excited!!! ” It is my favorite thing to clean my <\/span>stove top! I ruined my last stovetop by using abrasive cleaners to get <\/span>the grime off. Not anymore! Baking soda is strong enough to <\/span>
make is sparkle without leaving a scratch!<\/span><\/p>\n
While I store my baking soda in quite little mason or glass jars, <\/span>someone took me one step further by sharing that you can add a\u00a0<\/span>few drops of essential oils to your baking soda and\u00a0<\/span>it makes a fabulous deodorizer.<\/span><\/p>\n
If you don\u2019t want to spend all day scrubbing, put baking soda with\u00a0<\/span>enough water to cover the bottom of the pan and bring to a boil for\u00a0<\/span>about fifteen minutes. It will begin loosening the food until <\/span>you can clean with greater ease.<\/span><\/p>\n
If you have some chrome that needs polishing, use dry baking soda\u00a0<\/span>on a dry clean soft cloth. It will make your chrome sparkle.\u00a0<\/span>A friend\u2019s table has chrome legs and uses this method to\u00a0<\/span>keep the legs shining and looking like new.<\/span><\/p>\n
Use baking soda to clean silver jewelry. Make a paste of it and\u00a0<\/span>rub it in with either your fingers or a soft brush, then rinse and \u00a0<\/span>pat dry. You\u2019ll be amazed how shiny silver gets!<\/span><\/p>\n
Every single one of our sons\u2019 shoes have baking soda sprinkled <\/span>in them. I wish I was joking about this, but it\u2019s true.<\/span><\/p>\n
Sometimes when I buy secondhand furniture there might be odd odors.\u00a0<\/span>I regularly sprinkle baking soda in the drawers and it freshens tremendously.\u00a0<\/span>I now do this in my sons\u2019 dresser drawers as well, just because.<\/span><\/p>\n
I first started using baking soda to clean and whiten my teeth back\u00a0<\/span>in high school. I don\u2019t use it daily, but whenever I see coffee stains pop up,\u00a0<\/span>it\u2019s baking soda to the rescue. I wet my toothbrush and dip it into my<\/span>
little baggie of baking soda and scrub. It tastes horrible, but works <\/span>wonders. Even my teens are hooked on this natural remedy as well. <\/span>Many of my friends only use water and baking soda, but ask your <\/span>dentist because it may be too abrasive for daily cleaning.<\/span><\/p>\n
When you have an irritated throat, just add baking soda to\u00a0<\/span>a cup of water, squeeze half a lemon to it, gargle and spit.<\/span><\/p>\n
Put a teaspoon in a glass of water and rinse your mouth just\u00a0<\/span>like you would a traditional brand. It helps eradicate <\/span>the odour and bacteria, not just cover it up.<\/span><\/p>\n
I know, it sounds quite radical, and I have not done this, but \u00a0<\/span>some of my natural friends love it. Some just use a baking soda paste\u00a0<\/span>or use a powder puff to apply it dry, while others have mixed it with\u00a0<\/span>Essential Oils and coconut oil to actually make a deodorant.<\/span><\/p>\n
Our hair leaves a lot of oils on our brushes, but a simple soak\u00a0<\/span>in water and baking soda will freshen them back like new.<\/span><\/p>\n
Corrine shares, “My favorite thing to use baking soda for is as a\u00a0<\/span>facial scrub. Because the ph is different than our skin, it makes the skin <\/span>refresh itself. My skin feels as smooth as a baby\u2019s behind when I\u2019m done.<\/span>
Then for a little coconut oil and my face is happy! Another shares,\u00a0<\/span>I mix baking soda and lemon juice and keep it in a jar in my bathroom for\u00a0<\/span>washing my face. It keeps my face clean and removes blackheads.”<\/span><\/p>\n
Sprinkle a bit of baking soda with Epsom salts into your bath water. \u00a0<\/span>The salt will draw out toxins and the baking soda will ensure that\u00a0<\/span>your body won\u2019t reabsorb the toxins and it will make your\u00a0<\/span>skin feel soft like a babies bottom.<\/span><\/p>\n
If you have strong stubborn smells on your hands, \u00a0<\/span>rub them with baking soda and water.<\/span><\/p>\n
Most salons now offer a “designer” version of dry shampoo to allow\u00a0<\/span>you to go a few days between washes. Why not try baking soda first? \u00a0<\/span>Pour a small amount in the palm of your hand and apply to scalp and\u00a0<\/span>roots of hair. It absorbs oil, freshens hair, and also boosts your shampoo <\/span>the next time you wash in the shower! Shampoo: The “No-Poo” movement is\u00a0<\/span>out in full force. Many of my readers and friends echo this praise, <\/span>
“I use it instead of shampoo, then rinse with mild vinegar shampoo. \u00a0<\/span>I made the switch about 3 years ago, and my wavy hair has done SO much better”\u00a0<\/span>less frizz {and this in SC and TX!} and more definition. Plus, I can go longer\u00a0<\/span>between cuts because the ends don\u2019t split and dry out nearly\u00a0<\/span>as quickly. And it\u2019s dirt cheap!<\/span><\/p>\n
“I keep a small Ziploc of baking soda in my glove box first aid kit. \u00a0<\/span>If anyone gets stung by a bee or steps into a pile of fire ants, I mix\u00a0<\/span>the baking soda with a little bit of water to form a paste. \u00a0<\/span>Spreading the paste onto the bite\/sting seems to sooth the pain.”<\/span><\/p>\n
Over the years, a few of our children have stepped on \u00a0<\/span>yellow jacket nests. I immediately get them in a bath filled with\u00a0<\/span>baking soda to help sooth and calm the stings.<\/span><\/p>\n
Keep a little container of white vinegar + a baggie of baking soda \u00a0<\/span>in my beach bag. A local EMT told me about it, and sure enough, it works.\u00a0<\/span>More than once, I\u2019ve come to the aid of a stranger with a screaming <\/span>
child with just those two little things. It really works!<\/span><\/p>\n
A little dissolved in water, gulp it down (because it tastes terrible!) and\u00a0<\/span>heartburn is gone almost instantly, and won\u2019t come back for days! \u00a0<\/span>Which is great, because I get a LOT of heartburn! Works MUCH\u00a0<\/span>better than any over-the-counter antacid meds!<\/span><\/p>\n
Diane shared, it is hard to say my favorite baking soda use with\u00a0<\/span>so many. Most often used would be for my dentures. <\/span>Overnight Arm & Hammer makes them clean, white and odor free!<\/span><\/p>\n
A paste made from water and Baking Soda allowed\u00a0<\/span>me to tackle my outdoor plastic furniture.<\/span><\/p>\n
Our home\u2019s siding was horrible. This project took a bit longer, <\/span>but it also worked like a charm, while working on my\u00a0<\/span>arm muscles at the same time.<\/span><\/p>\n
Use ARM & HAMMER\u00aeBaking soda and vinegar or hydrogen peroxide\u00a0<\/span>to clean up “pet puddles” from the carpet. Works great!<\/span><\/p>\n
This old stand by classic science fair project is created by a mixture\u00a0<\/span>of baking soda, vinegar and dish washing liquid. Always a fun one!<\/span><\/p>\n
Sprinkle and put out small fires on rugs, upholstery, clothing, and wood. \u00a0<\/span>Someone shared they even keep it in their car, just in case of emergencies.<\/span><\/p>\n
We flip our mattress every few months. Sprinkling a little on the mattress\u00a0<\/span>top and then vacuuming helps deodorize and freshen.<\/span><\/p>\n
Get towels and linens clothesline fresh – right from the wash! \u00a0<\/span>