Mix baking soda with a little water to form a paste, and use it to scrub surfaces gently. It’s effective on countertops, sinks, and even stainless steel appliances.
7. Laundry Booster
Add half a cup of baking soda to your laundry to boost detergent performance, reduce odors, and keep clothes looking brighter.
8. Silver Polish
Create a paste with baking soda and water, apply it with a soft cloth to tarnished silver, and watch as the tarnish disappears. Rinse and dry for shining results.
9. Freshen Linens
Add half a cup of baking soda to your rinse cycle to freshen up your linens and towels. They’ll come out smelling fresh and feeling soft.
10. Natural Deodorant
Patting a little baking soda under your arms can act as a natural deodorant, neutralizing body odors without the chemicals found in commercial products.
11. Soothe Skin Irritations
A baking soda bath can soothe skin irritations and soften rough skin. Just add a cup to your bathwater and soak for natural relief.
12. Clean Pots and Pans
Stubborn food residue on pots and pans? A sprinkle of baking soda and a little elbow grease can make them look new again.
13. Freshen Sneakers
Sprinkle baking soda inside your shoes to eliminate odors and moisture. Just tap it out before you wear them again.
14. Maintain Fresh Flowers
Add a teaspoon of baking soda to the water in your flower vase to keep cut flowers fresh longer.
15. Hand Cleanser
Mix baking soda with a bit of water to form a paste, and use it as a gentle hand cleanser. It’s effective and leaves your hands feeling soft.
16. Fruit and Veggie Scrub
A sprinkle of baking soda on a damp sponge makes a great scrub for fruits and veggies. It helps remove dirt and residue safely.
17. Coffee and Tea Pot Cleaner
Remove coffee and tea stains from your pots by washing them with a baking soda solution. It’s a natural way to restore their shine.
18. Deodorize Garbage Bins
Sprinkle baking soda at the bottom of your garbage bins to help neutralize odors and keep them smelling fresh.
19. Fire Extinguisher
In case of a small grease fire, you can throw handfuls of baking soda at the base of the flame to help extinguish it.
20. Boost Your Shampoo
Add a pinch of baking soda to your shampoo to remove buildup from hair products, leaving your hair cleaner and more manageable.
