What I Do With Baking Soda... and More......

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Has anybody ever heard of bicarbonate of soda? Probably not, but if it's baking soda I'm sure you've heard of it. Baking soda is a white powder that is traditionally used as a raising agent for baking. Many people actually forget that baking soda was originally intended for just that, baking! It has so many other uses today that baking is probably not even one of the top three anymore. You see it in toothpastes, laundry detergents, air fresheners.

There are many reasons to use baking soda in your home, but the number one reason is because this is a natural substance that will not harm you, your family or the environment because is it not a chemical compound that effects nature. Baking soda is actually a compound that is found through out nature, in the ocean, in the soil, in our foods, and in our bodies. Baking soda is a neutralizer of many other compounds, which is helpful in our daily living. I even buys it in bulk for stocking up since it's so versatile.

Is it Safe?

Baking soda is a safe product that you can even eat. Baking soda is used in a huge variety of foods that we eat every day. You could even take a teaspoon of baking soda and eat it if you like. While eating this teaspoon of baking soda right from the box might not agree with your taste buds, it is not going to cause your body any harm what so ever.  

Baking soda is inexpensive and cheap. Broadening your use of baking soda, not only for baking but also in cleaning and for your own personal hygiene can help you save a lot of money in your household grocery and cleaning bills. 

Enough with the talking, I will share you what I personally do with baking soda and many other uses for it.

Mouthwash:

When I run out of mouthwash I mix about 1/2 tsp of baking soda with water as a mouthwash replacement.

Toothpaste:

I dip my toothbrush into baking soda and add my usual toothpaste and brush my teeth with this mixture, regular use of this mixture will whiten your teeth.

Scrub / Exfoliator: 

I mix baking soda and water to form a paste and apply it gently at my face or other rough parts like knees and elbows and rub it in a circular motion.

Bath: 

I add about 1/2 cup to my bathwater to soften the skin.

Facial / Acne Mask:
I mix baking soda and water to form a thicker paste and apply it to the face as facial mask, but this mask is too rough for my skin lately so I only make a small amount of this paste and dab it into acne.

Hair Rinse / Shampoo:

• I mix about 1 tbsp of baking soda and water and rinse my hair with this solution before shampooing, sort of a pre-shampoo treatment to remove those hair products buildup.
• As a shampoo I sprinkle some baking soda to my shampoo and shampoo my hair as usual. This method also help remove hair products buildup.

I've read somewhere before that you can totally replace shampoo and conditioner with just baking soda and apple cider vinegar. This method is called no 'poo' method, the idea is you replace shampoo with baking soda rinse and conditioner with apple cider vinegar rinse and supposedly your hair will looks better than ever. I haven't had the guts to try this methods though, I only use this rinse as a pre-shampoo and after-shampoo treatment.

While there are more use of baking soda, the method that I mention above are the ones that I personally do with baking soda. Next I will share more use of baking soda but haven't tried yet. I gather these from various sources.

Baking Soda for Health

Deodorant:

Use it as underarm deodorant by applying it with a powder puff. Or make your own deodorant, 1.2 cup baking soda, ½ cup cornstarch. A few drops of essential oils such as lavender or cinnamon, maybe cedar or sage for men. Put all in glass jar, shake and blend well. Sprinkle light cover on damp wash cloth and pat on, do not rinse.

Diaper Rash:
Put two tablespoons in your baby’s bathwater to help relieve diaper rash

Skin Problems:
Apply soda directly to insect bites, rashes and poison ivy to relieve discomfort. Make a paste with water

Skin Itch and Irritations:
Take a baking soda bath to relieve skin irritations. Add a half cup of baking soda to a bath tub full of warm water. Soak the entire body. The baking soda will help relieve the itching and irritation. It will also help to soften skin! The bath will also relieve skin itch from insect bites and pain from sunburn.

Heartburn Medication (Antacid):
Take a teaspoon of baking soda mixed with one-half glass of water to relieve acid indigestion or heartburn. Note: Those taking prescription medications or following a reduced-sodium diet should check with a physician before consuming baking soda. 

Canker Sore Pain:
Relieve canker sore pain by using it as mouthwash

Cradle Cap:
Use for cradle cap on infants, use thin watery mixture

Urinary Tract Infection Pain:
1 Tbsp mixed with about 32 oz. water is good for alleviating pain from a urinary tract infection. Neutralizes the acid of the urine and helps prevent kidney infections. To relieve symptoms of a UTI (and prevent future recurrences), fix yourself a baking soda cocktail. At the first sign of symptoms, mix half a teaspoon of baking soda in an eight-ounce glass of water and drink it. The baking soda raises the pH of irritating, acidic urine.

Bee Stings and Bug Bites: 

Use a poultice of baking soda and vinegar.

Windburns:

Use it to relieve windburns, moisten some baking soda and apply directly.

Jellyfish Sting

Apply it on jellyfish sting to draw out the venom

Stuffy Nose:

Unblock stuffy nose by adding a teaspoon of baking soda to your vaporizer

Dandruff: 

Fight dandruff by tabling the shampoo for a few weeks and massaging your wet scalp with a handful of baking soda instead.

Antifungal: 

Antifungal, use in shoes and socks

Alkalize your body: 

Add a pinch of baking soda and Celtic sea salt to filtered water when drink to help alkalize your body throughout the day.

Nausea Remedy: 

1/2 tsp bicarb in glass of warm water (not for pregnant women because of the high salt content).

Wart Home Remedy: 

Looking for a simple home remedy to get rid of warts? Try White Household Vinegar & Bicarb: Sprinkle a heavy coat of baking soda on the wart then drizzle vinegar over it. Do this once in the morning and once at night until wart is gone.

Soothe Toothaches: 

Ease toothache pain by taking a cotton swab and moisten it with a bit of water, dip it in baking soda (coat the swab really well) then rub into tooth and gums until pain subsides. You can also make a mouth rinse by mixing a heaping spoonful of bicarb in a small glass of lukewarm to warm water, dissolve the soda then swish the mixture in your mouth around the sore tooth.

Tooth Whitener: 

Brighten your smile with strawberries & baking soda. First mash a fresh strawberry and add about a tsp of soda. Spread on toothbrush and rub strawberry mash onto teeth. Leave for a couple minutes then brush teeth clean. Rinse mouth well.

Baking Soda for Beauty:
Scrub / Exfoliator:
Mix just enough filtered water or cold pressed almond oil to create pastes to exfoliate your face or body.

Bath:

1. Make bubbling bath salts with 21/2 cups baking soda, 2 cups cream of tartar, and 1/2 cup cornstarch. Mix them together, and store in a covered container. Use 1/4 cup per bath.
2. Relieve itchy wintery skin in a bath with 1 cup baking soda and 11/4 cups baby oil in the water.
3. Dissolve ½ cup baking soda in the bath tub with a few drops of essential oil for a relaxing soak that also cleans the acids off your skin and softens it.
4. Sponge bath: Freshen up with a washcloth dipped in a solution of 4 tablespoons baking soda to 1 quart water.

Facial Mask and Scrub

1. One part baking soda mixed with two parts of ground oatmeal makes a great scrub for your face. Just mix together the two ingredients and add enough water to make a paste. Gently rub the paste onto your face, avoiding the eye area. Leave the facial on for a few minutes. Then, gently remove it with plenty of cool water and a wash cloth. Your face will feel noticeably soft and smooth!
2. It is easy to use a baking soda mask to help treat rashes and itchiness on the skin, simply create a baking soda paste and apply it to the affected area using your fingertips. Let the mask sit on the skin for 2-3 minutes, and then rinse it off with water. You can use a baking soda mask once per week.
3. Baking soda prevents bacteria, making it one of the best remedies for problem skin. It benefits acne-prone, greasy or porous skin. It can be used as a face mask but also doubles as an exfoliate. When used on a regular basis, you will have noticeably clearer, softer skin and it is far cheaper and more effective than a lot of the treatments available at drug stores. Both the exfoliating method and face mask can be used once a day but you will need to ensure you always moisturize your face or it will become dried out.

Conditioner Booster:

Mix a little baking soda into your conditioner and lather on your hair to keep it healthy and resistant to split ends.

Facial Wash:

1. Facial wash for acne breakouts (not recommended for open wounds… it may sting). Use moisturizer immediately after.
2. Mix 1 tbsp of baking soda and 1 tbsp of honey and use as a facial wash, it’s refreshing and soothing—and anti-acne, too.

Self Tanner Prep:

Before putting on self-tanner, remove dead skin cells with a paste of baking soda and water. It will leave your skin soft and smooth, perfect for applying that “glow”. (Make a paste of 3 parts Baking Soda to 1 part water. Rub in a gentle circular motion to exfoliate the skin. Rinse clean.)

Nail Care:

1. Brighten your manicure by scrubbing nails and cuticles with a paste of 3 parts Baking Soda to 1 part water. Rub in a gentle, circular motion over hands and fingers to exfoliate and smooth. Rinse clean with warm water and apply polish as usual.
2. Clean fingernails and toenails by scrubbing them with a nailbrush dipped in baking soda. This also softens cuticles.

Dry Shampoo:

In emergencies, use baking soda as a dry shampoo on oily hair. Sprinkle on your hair and comb through, then fluff with a blow dryer.

Soothe Your Feet (Foot Bath):

1. Dissolve 3 tablespoons of baking soda in a tub of warm water and soak feet. Gently scrub. You can also make a spa soak for your feet.
2. Add 4 tablespoons baking soda to 1 quart warm water, and soak feet for 10 minutes to relieve foot itch.
3. Smooth rough and hardened calluses and heels by massaging them with a paste of 3 parts baking soda per 1 part water.

Shaving:

Men with sensitive skin may find that a solution of 1 tablespoon baking soda in 1 cup water makes a great preshave treatment or a soothing aftershave rinse.

Tone the skin with baking soda:

You can create a baking soda toner by pouring 1 teaspoon of baking soda into an empty, clean spray bottle, then filling the bottle with water. Shake the bottle gently to combine the ingredients thoroughly. After the skin has been washed and cleansed, spray the baking soda toner onto the skin. Allow the toner to dry completely. A baking soda toner is helpful for relieving the itchiness and redness associated with psoriasis and eczema.

Spot-Treat Acne:

If you’re in a bind, making a little paste from baking soda and water and applying it to an unwelcomed visitor will help dry it out. Not recommend this for deep cysts, but for more surface afflictions, it works like a charm.

Baking Soda for Odor Eliminator

Hand Odor:

Remove strong odors from your hands by rubbing them with baking soda and water

Fridge Freshener:

Put an open container of baking soda in the fridge to absorb the odors. Stir and turn over the soda from time to time. Replace every 2 months.

Cigarette Freshener:

Sprinkle it on your ashtrays to reduce bad odor and prevent smoldering. You can also remove that bad smell from ashtrays with soda and water. 

Shoe Freshener:

Sprinkle it on your slippers, boots, shoes, and socks to eliminate foul odor

Baby Clothes Freshener:

If your baby spits up on his shirt after feeding, wipe his shirt with a moist cloth sprinkled with baking soda to remove the odor.

Baby Diaper Freshener:

Pretreat diapers in their pail with baking soda. This will keep odors from becoming overpowering between washings.

Dishrag Freshener:

Improve the smell of dishrags by soaking them in baking soda and water

Carpet Freshener:

Suck it in with your vacuum cleaner to remove the odor

I put it on vinegar spills on my carpet in it really removes the odors from it.

Air Freshener:

Freshen the air by mixing baking soda with your favorite perfumed bath salts. Put the mixture in small sachet bags.

Freshen Sponges:

Soak stale-smelling sponges in a strong baking soda solution to get rid of the mess (4 tablespoons of baking soda dissolved in 1 quart of warm water). For more thorough disinfecting, use the microwave.

This method really works, but to disinfect it I soak it in hot water since I don't have microwave.

Freshen Closets:

Place a box on the shelf to keep the closet smelling fresh.

This works better than the store bought one... Much Much better...

Deodorize Pet Bedding:

Eliminate odors from your pets bedding by sprinkling liberally with baking soda, wait 15 minutes (or longer for stronger odors), then vacuum up.

Kitty Litter Freshener:

Sprinkle it onto your cat’s litter box to absorb the bad odor. Does the smell of the litter box in your house announce to visitors that you have a cat? If so, you can remedy the problem by starting with a clean box. Then, pour baking soda in it until it's a couple inches full. Finally, add kitty litter as usual. The soda will help absorb the ammonia smell. You can also cover the bottom of the kitty box with 1 part soda; then add a layer of 3 parts kitty litter on top.

This really works for my friends cats, the room do not smells weird again.

Freshen Linens:

Add 1/2 cup of baking soda to the rinse cycle for fresher sheets and towels.

Freshen Stuffed Animals:

Keep favorite cuddly toys fresh with a dry shower of baking soda. Sprinkle baking soda on and let it sit for 15 minutes before brushing off.

Container and Bottle Freshener:

Use it to get rid of stale odors from cooling containers and thermos bottles. If the smell persists, let the container soak overnight in the baking soda and water mixture.

Yayy!! My food container doesn't smells funky anymore!!

Fireplace Freshener:

Fireplaces can also help make your home warm and cozy. But, the soot can also give your house yet another unwanted odor. To help freshen up your fireplace, clean the ashes out, then place a bowl of baking soda in it

Shoe Freshener:

Fill a pair of old socks with baking soda. Tie a knot in the top of each sock. Then, place the socks in a pair of shoes or slippers that you want to deodorize and freshen up! Or sprinkle soda in tennis shoes, socks, boots and slippers to eliminate odor.

Car Odor Eliminator:

Baking soda works better than one of those hanging pine trees in your vehicles. If your vehicle smells musty or smoky, fill up the ashtrays with baking soda. The soda will absorb the odors and effectively freshen the interior.

Dishwasher Freshener:

Reduce odor build-up in your dishwasher by sprinkling some soda on the bottom.

Deodorize Hamper:

Deodorize a funky-smelling hamper. Sprinkle baking soda in the bottom of the hamper (or over dirty clothes) to keep items fresher until laundry day.

Garbage Can Freshener:

Baking soda will keep away garbage odors; sprinkle the bottom of the pail, and then sprinkle again after you put a new bag in.

Mop Freshener:

Mops can really stink out areas where they are stored. If your mop is getting on the nose, don't throw it out, try soaking it in a mixture of 4 tablespoons baking soda and a gallon of water for a while.

Pet Odor Eliminator:

Eliminate odor after you've cleaned up pet accidents by sprinkling over the dampened area with baking soda; allow to dry and then vacuum.

Children “Accident”:

And speaking of little ones….if a little one has an accident in bed…baking soda helps soak up the moisture and deodorizes the mattress. Sprinkle on liberally and then vacuum after 2 hours. A light spritzing of half water/half vinegar finishes the job.

Mattress Freshener:

Speaking of mattresses….every couple of months sprinkle a mixture of baking soda and a tablespoon of your favorite fabric softener over your mattress, let it sit for an hour, and then vacuum it up. Gets rid of dust mites and freshens up the mattress. Keep that same mixture in a small mason jar with holes poked in the top in your linen or clothes closet to keep it smelling fresh!

Deodorize Cutting Board:

Sprinkle the cutting board with baking soda, scrub, rinse.

Deodorize Drains:

To deodorize your sink and tub drains, and keep lingering odors from resurfacing, pour 1/2 cup of baking soda down the drain while running warm tap water–it will neutralize both acid and basic odors for a fresh drain. (This a good way to dispose of baking soda that is being retired from your refrigerator.)

This works better than store bought drain cleaner that often burns my eyes.

Luggage Freshener:

Musty trunks and funky smelling luggage pieces can be freshened up by sprinkling baking soda inside, closing the case and then let sit a day or two. Remove the soda with a vacuum.

Remove Odor From a Vase:

Pour a solution of water and bicarb into the vase and let stand for several hours. Wash clean and odors should be gone, if not simply repeat the process.

Baking Soda for Home Uses

Moisture Problems:

Anywhere that moisture is a problem, such as cupboards under sinks, place a bowl of baking soda to help control humidity. You'll need to occasionally stir the powder for maximum effective life

Longer Fresh Flower:

Keep cut flowers fresh longer by adding a teaspoon to the water in the vase

Put Out Small Fires:

Put out small fires on rugs, upholstery, clothing, and wood. A box of baking soda can make an effective extinguisher if a small fire erupts. It won't damage anything it touches.

Insect Repellant:

Put it under sinks and along basement windows to repel cockroaches and ants. Keep them out by mixing up equal parts of baking soda and salt together. Then, sprinkle the mixture wherever you see the intruders coming in at.

I sprinkle baking soda on the front door of my room since I live in a boarding house to prevents those nasty ants, cockroaches and other insects.

Brighten Dull Floor:

To brighten a dull floor finish, dissolve ½ cup baking soda in a bucket of warm water. Mop and rinse for a shiny floor.

Natural Fabric Softener: 

Add in 1/2 cup baking soda to the rinse cycle as a natural fabric softener.

Brighten Whites:

You can soak cloth baby diapers or other whites in a solution of ½ cup of baking soda in a bucket of warm water to get them cleaner and whiter.

Swimming Pool:

Baking soda can be added to your swimming pool water to balance the pH and keep the water clear.

Homemade Air Freshener Spray:

Mix 2 cups hot water with 1/8 cup baking soda and 1/2 cup lemon juice, shake to dissolve and spray in the air as needed.

Clean Freezer Tip:

After you’ve thoroughly washed the freezer with soapy water and all food particles have been removed, do a quick rinse wipe with a solution of bicarb and warm water (about 2 TBS of baking soda per quart of warm water). This helps remove the soap residue as well as freshens things up. Wipe everything down inside with a clean cloth to dry.

Baking Soda for Cooking:

Meat Tenderizer:

Baking soda is an effective meat tenderizer. It can be added to stews or rubbed directly on a cut of meat, and then rinsed off before cooking, to make the meat more tender

Baking Powder Substitute:

Use it as a substitute for baking powder by mixing with it with cream of tartar or vinegar or stir and sift together 2 parts of Cream of Tartar to 1 part baking soda and 1 part cornstarch.

Chicken Scalding:

When boiling a chicken, add a teaspoon of baking soda to the water. Feathers will come off easier, and the flesh will be clean and white

Soften Dried Beans:

Do you love dried beans, but not the gas and bloating it cause? Sprinkle a teaspoon of baking soda in the water when you soak beans. Oila! No more digestion problems!

Remove Wild Game Taste:

Remove the distinctive taste of wild game by soaking it in a baking soda solution

Sports Drink:

Make a sports drink by mixing it with boiled water, salt, and Kool-Aid.

Remove Fishy Smell:

Remove the fishy smell from your fillets by soaking the raw fish in a baking soda solution for an hour inside the fridge.

Fluffy Omelets:

Make fluffier omelets by adding half a teaspoon of baking soda for every three eggs used

Reduce Acid Content:

Reduce the acid content of your tomato-based recipes or coffee by sprinkling them with a pinch of baking soda or sprinkle them at coffee while brewing.

Ice Tea:

Use a pinch in a gallon of freshly-brewed iced tea, to take out the bitterness and prevent cloudiness.

Vegetable Crisper:

Sprinkle some in your veggies crisper and cover with a cloth or paper towel for crisper veggies that last longer.

Baking Soda for Cleaning:

Wash Fruits and Vegetables:

You don't need a store-bought cleaner to remove dirt and insecticides from your fresh produce either. Just mix a quarter of a cup of baking soda in a sink full of water. Wash your fruits and vegetables in the solution, and then rinse with clean water.

Clean and Freshen Sports Gear:

Use a baking soda solution (4 tablespoons baking soda in 1 quart warm water) to clean and deodorize smelly sports equipment. Sprinkle baking soda into golf bags and gym bags to deodorize, clean golf irons (without scratching them!) with a baking soda paste (3 parts baking soda to 1 part water) and a brush. Rinse thoroughly.

Jewelry Cleaner:

To clean jewelry, use a paste of 3 parts baking soda to 1 part water, apply the mixture the piece, allow to sit for a couple of minutes, rinse off and then polish with a soft cloth.

Coffee Maker Cleaner:

Run your coffee maker with a baking soda solution, then rinse

Baby Bottle Cleaner:

Combine with hot water to clean baby bottles

Jacuzzi Cleaner and Freshener:

To clean smelly jets in jacuzzi tubs…fill bath to a few inches above the jets, pour in 1-2 cups of baking soda and let it run for about 10 minutes. Drain the cruddy water, refill tub with warm water and run jets for another 10 minutes.

Vacuum Cleaner Freshener:

Sprinkle some baking soda into your vacuum bag to help reduce musty/pet smells being spread throughout your house when vacuuming.

Microwave Cleaner and Freshener:

Dissolve a couple of tablespoons of baking soda in water in a microwave safe bowl, then bring to the boil in your microwave. Allow to sit for a minute or two, then you should easily be able to wipe out any baked on stains, plus your microwave will smell fresher too.

Grill Cleaner:

Sprinkle it on barbecue grills, let soak, and then rinse it off. Keep your grills clean all summer long by putting some baking soda on a damp brush, scrubbing the grate, then rinsing.

Lawn Furniture Cleaner:

Lawn furniture can be easily cleaned with a rinse of 1/4 cup baking soda in 1 quart warm water

Kiddy Pool Cleaner:

The children's pool can be cleaned and have mildew removed by washing with baking soda in warm water

Silverware Polish:

Polish silverware with dry soda on a damp cloth. Rub, rinse and dry. For silver pieces without raised patterns or cemented-on handles: place the silver on aluminum foil in an enamel pot. Add boiling water and 4 tbsp. baking soda. Let stand, rinse and dry.

Denture Cleaner:

Baking soda can also be used to safely clean dentures, partials, and other dental apparatus

Grease Remover:

Scatter it on your greasy garage floor, scrub the floor, and rinse. Stained clothing also washes out better with soda added to the washing water.

Burned-on Food Cleaner:

Remove burned-on food from a pan by soaking it in a baking soda solution for 10 minutes before washing. A pan with burnt food in it can be cleaned with less effort if you soak it in baking soda and hot water first. Or scrub the pot with dry soda and a moist scouring pad. For a badly-burned pan with a thick layer of burned-on food: pour a thick layer of soda directly onto the bottom of the pan, then sprinkle on just enough water so as to moisten the soda. Leave the pot overnight, then scrub it clean next day. 

Ashtray Cleaner:

Clean your ashtrays with a baking soda solution

Drain Cleaner:

Keep your drains clean by putting four tablespoons / half cup of baking soda, followed by ½ cup vinegar *optional in them each week. Allow the solution to bubble for several minutes, then flush it down with hot water. NOTE: Use this method only if your pipes are metal. And never mix with other cleaning solutions. Don't try this if you've recently used a commercial drain product.

I've used this without vinegar but it works well too.

Shower Curtain Cleaner:

Clean your shower curtains by soaking them in baking soda and water.

Canvas Bags Cleaner:

Put it on a small brush to rub canvas handbags clean

Melted Plastic Remover:

Use it to remove melted plastic bread wrapper from a toaster. Sprinkle baking soda on a damp rug, then use the rug to clean the toaster

Iron and Steel Scrubber:

Make a thick paste of baking soda and water, and used it to scrub enameled cast iron and stainless steel

Oven Cleaner:

Your oven is another appliance that baking soda can easily clean and deodorize. Mix four tablespoons of baking soda with a quart of warm water, and use it to clean the inside part of an oven. Use a sponge to spread the paste over the inside of your oven. (Make sure that you don't touch the element if your stove is electric!) Allow the paste to set undisturbed for several hours. Then, scrub your oven clean!

Unclog Gas Stoves:

Use it to unclog gas stoves. Stovetop A Mess? Generously sprinkle it around the top of stove then spray hot water (boiling hot if possible) over top–-enough to dissolve the soda without making it run all over. Let soak for about 30 minutes then scrub clean.

Toilet Cleaner and Freshener:

1. Add a cup to the toilet, leave it for an hour, and then flush. It will clean the toilet and absorb the odor.
2. Sprinkle baking soda around the bowl. Drip a few drops of natural liquid soap onto the toilet brush and scrub out the bowl. This will remove rings. To clean the outside of the bowl, sprinkle some baking soda onto a damp rag. Wipe over the lid and then rinse the cloth to wipe off any baking soda residue.

Really works for my toilet. 

Kitchen Scrub:

Use it to scrub sinks, showers, plastic and porcelain tubs

Cleaning Spray:

Spray it on walls, mirrors, and countertops

Dishwasher Helper:

Add a spoonful to your dishwasher to make scrubbing dishes easier or run your dishwasher through its cycle with soda in it instead of soap to give it a good cleaning

Grease Remover:

Remove grease from pots and pans

Carpets and Upholsters Cleaner:

Carpet and cloth-covered furniture make beautiful additions to your house. But, they do tend to hold body odors, pet smells, cigarette smoke, and other unwanted aromas in your home. Dry clean carpets and upholstered furniture by sprinkling baking soda over the fabric, leave it for an hour or overnight and gently brushing / vacuuming it. To freshen your carpet and upholstered furniture, sprinkle them with baking soda. Allow them to sit undisturbed for a half hour or so. Then, simply vacuum the baking soda up

Detergent Boost:

Boost your laundry detergent’s cleaning power by sprinkling a handful / half cup on dirty clothes or to every washer load of laundry. You can also use baking soda with bleach too. Your laundry will look brighter and smell fresher!

Polishes:

Combine baking soda with water to make a paste for polishing stainless steel and chrome. Works for your vehicle too! Or rub stainless steel and chrome with a moist cloth and dry baking soda to shine it up. Rinse and dry. On stainless steel, scrub in the direction of the grain. 

Scratch and Marks Remover:

Remove scratches and crayon marks from vinyl floors and walls

Shoes:

Clean your shoes with it.

Garbage Can:

Clean garbage cans with it

Fridge Cleaner:

Clean the fridge with it. Baking soda makes an effective cleaner and deodorizer for your refrigerator. Sprinkle a little on a damp sponge and clean the inside of the appliance as you normally would. Rinse clean, and see and smell the difference!

Brush and Comb Cleaner:

Soak brushes and combs in a baking soda solution. Hairbrushes and combs pick up not only loose hair, but they also get oily. Clean yours once a month by soaking them in a solution of warm water and a teaspoon or two of baking soda. Scrub them with a soft brush, if needed, then rinse them with clean water and let them air dry.

Try this one to and lovin' the result...

Food and Drink Container Cleaner:

Mix it with water to wash food and drink containers

Like I've told from the above, this method really eliminate those funky smells from the container.

Marble Cleaner:

Put three tablespoons of baking soda to a quart of warm water, then use the mixture to wash marble-topped furniture.

Formica Cleaner:

Absorb it with a damp sponge, then clean Formica countertops with the sponge

Wood Cleaner:

Are there light water rings on your finished wood nightstand? Mix together a paste of baking soda and toothpaste. Dip a soft cloth in the paste and rub the water spots away!

Glass and Stainless Steel Coffee Pot Cleaner:

Wash glass or stainless steel coffee pots (but not aluminum) in a soda solution ( 3 tbsp. soda to 1 quart water)

Plastic, Glass and Porcelain Cleaner:

Clean plastic, porcelain and glass with dry soda on a damp cloth. Rinse and dry.

Bathroom Cleaner:

Clean your bathroom with dry soda on a moist sponge - sink, tub, tiles, shower stall, etc. Or make your own bathroom scrub by mixing ¼ cup baking soda with 1 tablespoon liquid detergent. Add vinegar to give it a thick, creamy texture.

Toothbrush Cleaner:

Soak toothbrushes in a mixture of ¼ cup baking soda and ¼ cup water; let brushes stand overnight for a thorough cleaning.

Remove Carpet Spills:

To help remove spills, blot as much as possible. Then clean as you normally would. When finished, sprinkle with baking soda. Vacuum. This will decrease the chance that some of the spilled item will remain in the carpet and cause unpleasant odors later.

Works for the vinegar and later egg spils on my carpet.

Children’s Toy Cleaner:

Children's toys can be cleaned using 1/4 cup baking soda in 1 quart warm water. Submerge in this mixture (or wipe with a cloth dampened in it), then rinse with clear water.

Clothes Stain Remover:

Work a baking soda and water paste onto stains prior to washing to help remove them from the fabric

Rust Remover:

Mix a paste of baking soda and vinegar and apply with a pot scourer to remove light rusting

Chlorine remover:

Rinse hair with 1/2 teaspoon baking soda in 1 pint water to remove the dullness or discoloration caused by chlorinated pools.

Clean Sports Equipment:

To clean golf irons, baseball bats, tennis racquets simply dissolve a couple of tablespoons of baking soda in some warm water and wipe over with a soft damp cloth.

Clean Kitchen Sinks and Bath Tubs: 

1. To clean hazy film on sinks: sprinkle a bit of baking soda on a wet cloth. Rub sink well and then rinse to remove films and residues.
2. To clean soap scum and water residue: combine 1 1/2 cups baking soda with about 1/2 cup natural liquid castile soap and 1/2 cup water. Mix very welll and then add 2 tablespoons white vinegar. Use this solution to clean the sink with a damp cloth and then rinse well.
3. To clean bathroom tiles: pour vinegar onto a sponge and sprinkle with baking soda. Wipe the tiles over. Repeat this with a toothbrush to scrub in between the grout. Rinse the tiles down to remove any baking soda and vinegar residue.
4. You can also make a cream cleanser for bath and ceramic sinks and keep it in a squeeze bottle by mixing 1 and 3/4 cups of baking soda with about 2/3 cup of natural liquid detergent to create a cream like consistency. You could also add a few drops of essential oil to this mixture. Brands of detergent vary in composition so you may need to adjust the quantities of your mixture. Just don’t make the solution too thick or you won’t be able to squeeze it out.

Remove Grey or Black Cutlery Markings On China:

Dab a damp sponge in baking soda and rub the marks gently, they should rub out.

Remove Sticky Goo Left Behind By Stickers & Labels:

Mix with water to make a paste then rub gently into the goo, then wipe off with a warm wet cloth.

Blood Stain Removal (Laundry):

Blood stains, if fresh, may be removed by washing in cold water. If hard and dry steep for a few hours in cold water, to which add a pinch of baking soda. Washing and bleaching will finish the process. Never put blood stains in hot water.

Curling Iron Cleaner:

Clean the gunk off of curling irons by scrubbing it clean with a paste made from bicarb and water.

Baking Soda Miscellaneous Use:

Car Windshield:

1. Wipe your windshield with it to repel rain.
2. Mix 70/30 (approx) Baking Soda and Liquid Dish Detergent until you have a paste. Dab a wet sponge into the paste to get a good glob of it then scrub the windshield. Rinse off well. Liquid dish detergent isn’t recommended for use on car paint, so keep this recipe for the windshield only.

Restore Stiff Brushes:

Restore stiff brushes by boiling them in a solution of 1/2 gallon of water, 1/4 cup of vinegar, and a cup of baking soda

Rabbit Repellant:

Scatter baking soda around flowerbeds to prevent rabbits from eating your veggies

Tomato Sweetener:

Sweeten your tomatoes by sprinkling baking soda on the soil around your tomato plants

Pet Grooming:

Sprinkle it on your pet’s comb or brush to deodorize their fur and skin

Corroded Battery Terminal Eliminator:

Corroded battery terminals can make your car, truck, van, or SUV refuse to start. Eliminate this problem by periodically cleaning the terminals with a paste made of baking soda and water. Wipe the paste and grunge off with a clean rag.

Hole Filler:

Do you need to fill in some nail holes in a plastered wall? If you don't have any spackling handy, you can simply mix together some white toothpaste and baking soda. Fill the holes in completely, then allow the mixture to dry. If you want to match the wall color, add a drop or two of food coloring to the mix before you use it.

Soil Acidity Test:

Many flowers, fruits, and vegetables need to be planted in acidic soil in order for them to grow to their fullest. If you're not sure whether the soil in an area is acidic or not, then perform this test: mix up a quarter of a cup of baking soda with two cups of water. Then, stir in a cup of the soil. If the mixture foams up, then the soil is acidic.

Modeling Clay:

Turn baking soda into modeling clay by combining 1¼ cups of water, 2 cups soda and 1 cup of cornstarch.

Pet Toothbrush:

Use baking soda to brush your pets’ teeth

Icy Sidewalks:

If you sprinkle a generous amount of bicarb on icy patches on walkways, it’s much easier on the cement than salt and makes a slip free zone

Prevent Weed:

Discourage weeds by sprinkling baking soda into the cracks on your driveway and walkways

Pet Food Bowl Pest Repellant:

Surround your pets food bowls with baking soda to keep pests away.

Brush Pets:

To quickly clean pets and remove "wet dog" odor, sprinkle with baking soda and brush out their fur. Use on pet brushes to help deodorize fur and skin

Rose Fungicide:

Mix a tablespoon of baking soda, a teaspoon of (earth friendly) dish detergentent and a gallon of water to make a spray for treating roses against black spot fungus

Christmas Tree Snow:

Sprinkle your Christmas tree with baking soda to mimick snow - a much more environmentally friendly alternative to some of those chemical snow sprays!

Pet Bath:

If your pet or yourself has been sprayed by a skunk bathe in tub with baking soda apparently it totally takes the smell out

Pet:

Great for pet cages and pets with dust baths, helps prevent and rid of bacteria… ask your vet or animal care professional first…

Camping Cure-all:

Baking soda is a must-have for your next camping trip. Its a dish washer, pot scrubber, hand cleanser, deodorant, toothpaste, fire extinguisher and many other uses.

Septic Care:

Regular use of baking soda in your drains can help keep your septic system flowing freely. One cup of baking soda per week will help maintain a favorable pH in your septic tank.

Doggy Deodorizer:

Make a doggy deodorizer by mixing 1/2 cup baking soda with 2 cups water then soak 1 bandana (sized to fit dog). Dry bandana in the sun then tie around Fido’s neck to help keep the odors at bay.

Musty Books Fix:

For books that got damp or are musty, sprinkle bicarb on the pages and allow time to air out. If there’s mildew on the paper you can rub the soda into the spots and lay out to bleach in the sun.

CAUTION:

A few words of caution about baking soda should be taken into consideration before using it in any of the remedies that are mentions in this post. Baking soda should be used only externally when used on children and babies. Always consult a physician before using baking soda if you have high blood pressure or a bad heart.

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