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Step 1
Use it as a scouring powder. This is the classic use for baking soda. Just sprinkle some in your sink or bathtub. Moisten a cleaning cloth with a little water and scrub away. It will take some elbow grease, but the soap scum and dirt will come right off with no scratching. Rinse away the residue.
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Step 2
Clean drains the non-toxic way. Keep drains flowing by mixing equal amounts baking soda and vinegar, at least ½ cup of each. Pour it down your drains, let sit for a few minutes and rinse it down with a kettle of boiling water. You will prevent many common drain problems if you make this a regular part of drain maintenance.
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Step 3
Degrease dishes and stovetops, and clean ovens. Baking soda is an effective degreaser. Sprinkle it on the grease and rub with a dry cloth. The baking soda will absorb the grease and you can now simply rinse it away.
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Step 4
Polish with baking soda. Silver polishes up beautifully with a little baking soda and a damp cloth or sponge. Stainless steel and chrome can also benefit from the same treatment. Polish softly to bring out the shine.
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Step 5
Freshen laundry and remove stains by adding ½ cup of baking soda after the washing machine fills. Even strong odors will be removed with this method. You can also apply baking soda mixed with a little water or vinegar directly to a stain to help lift it.
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Step 6
Absorb odors. Sprinkle in garbage cans and cat litter boxes to keep your home smelling fresh.












Comments
CASKY said
on 12/24/2008 great tips , I never knew , thanx .
happy holidays