How to Use Baking Soda

Here are a bunch of great, useful ideas on how to use a box of baking soda!

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• baking soda

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   Air Freshener
   
   Mix together 1 t. of baking soda and 3/4 c. of water in a spray bottle. Spritz in areas where you'd like an odor removed.

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   Grease Remover
   
   Banish grease stains from clothes. Sprinkle some baking soda on the stain and rub with a wet scrub brush carefully.

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   Ant Stopper
   
   Sprinkle some baking soda in areas where you want to stop ants (corners, cracks, etc.). It acts as a barrier and can even kill the ants.

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   Dog Dry Shampoo
   
   Have a smelly dog but don't want to give him a bath. Sprinkle some baking soda on his coat and brush through. He'll be smelling better in no time!

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   Sting Stopper
   
   Put a paste of water and baking soda over an insect sting or even a jellyfish sting. It kills the pain and draws out the poison.

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   Fresher Car
   
   Sprinkle some baking soda throughout the interior upholstery. Use a small brush and get every surface. Vacuum a few hours later for a fresher-smelling vehicle.

[kim82600]

on 10/2/2008 That's a good one too, thanks!

[PajamaMommy]

on 10/2/2008 Good ideas! I never knew about the bee sting one! You can also occasionally mix a spoonful with your shampoo to remove hair product buildup.

[Kilogramm]

on 9/30/2008 Great list of tips for using baking soda, 5 star write up!