How to Use Baking Soda for Everyday Things

Like vinegar, baking soda is found in most homes in the US. Here are some everyday uses other than cooking of baking soda.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• baking soda
• water
• cotton balls
• hydrogen peroxide
• liquid dish soap

1. 

   Calm animal smells - mix baking soda, hydrogen peroxide, and liquid dish soap and use it to get rid of the smell when you get skunk prayed. If you have a smelly dog, you can also just sprinkle some baking soda on their fur and then brush through.

2. 

   Soothe bee stings. Make a baking soda and water paste and apply to bee stings with a cotton ball.

3. 

   Remove stains. If you get food coloring on your hands scrub them with baking soda and water.

4. 

   Brush teeth. If you want to make your own toothpaste to save money and use something more natural, all you have to do is make a paste with baking soda and water. Not only does it clean your teeth but the baking soda also acts as a whitener.

5. 

   Extinguish fires. When baking soda is heated it will emit carbon dioxide which can smother SMALL flames.

Tips & Warnings

• sprinkle baking soda in the interior of your car to help get rid of smells
• do not put baking soda on wasp or yellow jacket stings. use vinegar for that.

[mon7802]

on 11/4/2009 I really didn't know that you could use Baking Soda for so much. I really have learned alot, reading this article. It really opened my eyes. Thanks so much!

[jull14]

on 6/25/2009 Excellent informationa and very helpful. great article, keep up the good work.

[AmyRose]

on 3/5/2009 This is a good list. It's nice to add a drop of clove essential oil to the baking soda toothpaste and shake.5*