Things You'll Need:
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Step 1
Refrigerator. Place a box of opened baking soda in the refrigerator to get rid of conflicting food odors. Should last several weeks.
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Step 2
Garbage Cans. Dump some baking soda in garbage cans to kill odors quickly.
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Step 3
Shoes. There is nothing worse than a pair of smelly shoes. Use a bit of baking soda inside shoes to destroy foot odor.
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Step 4
Toothpaste. Brush with a teaspoon of baking soda to freshen breath and naturally whiten teeth.
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Step 5
Out of mouth wash? Gargle with a teaspoon baking soda in a glass of water to freshen the mouth.
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Step 6
Kitchen cures. Sprinkle baking soda on a damp sponge to clean kitchen
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Laundry. Add about ½ cup baking soda to the laundry and your clothes will smell fresh and clean.
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Step 8
Kitty Litter. Sprinkle baking soda over your cat's litter box evenly. The baking soda will absorb the cat odor and extend the life of the kitty litter.
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Step 9
Sunburn and Chapped Skin. Sprinkle baking soda in your bath water. And
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Step 10
Itchy skin. Make a paste out of baking soda using a bit of water until you get the right consistency. Spread paste on itchy skin to soothe immediately.













Comments
derfcarmen said
on 4/15/2009 Thanks for the info! derf
nancysoffice said
on 4/7/2009 Great tips, I use it as a facial cleanser and for household cleaning.
tachic said
on 4/2/2009 These are clever uses for baking soda.
AllFYB said
on 3/11/2009 Great Tips for utilizing Baking Soda Thanks
leigha said
on 3/10/2009 What a variety of ideas! Step 10 looks like it will be handy this summer for bug bites. Some people also use baking soda as a gentle facial exfoliant (personally I can't, it bothers my skin, but I have heard others swear by it).