How to Get the Most Out Of Baking Soda

Baking soda is sodium bicarbonate. There are so many uses for baking soda.Here are just a few of the things you can use baking soda for.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Baking soda
• Baking soda
• and more baking soda

1. 

   Baking Soda Absorbs Odors.
   
   -Get a couple of old socks, fill up the toe sections with baking soda, place into the offending shoes and then them leave overnight to help remove odors.
   -Place a container,such as a bowl full of baking soda in your fridge to get rid of odors.
   - Put some baking soda into your vacuum bag to help reduce musty/pet smells being spread throughout your house when vacuuming.
   -Soak smelly,nasty mops in baking soda and water
   -Sprinkle baking soda in cat litter
   -Wash out garbage cans with baking soda
   -Add half a cup of baking soda to your laundry
   -Sprinkle in dishwasher to get rid of odors

2. 

   Baking Soda Heals
   
   -Baking soda can relieve canker sore pain.
   -Baking soda mixed with a little water into a paste can relieve sunburn
   -A baking soda bath can relieve skin irrations,poison ivy,chicken pox and measles.
   -Drink 1/2 glass of water,1/2 teaspoon of baking soda to relive heartburn
   -Baking soda and water help heal bug bites

3. 

   Miscellaneous
   
   -Sprinkle it on grease spots in the garage or in the drive-way
   -Pour on vomit to neutralize the odor
   -Keep a box by the stove in case of a grease fire
   -Clean your grill with it

[sbarry77]

on 10/20/2009 Great ideas for using baking soda! 5*

[writersmark]

on 6/7/2009 I love baking soda! Thanks for the tips! 5*

[ansu101]

on 6/2/2009 Great collection of tips!

[mangomina]

on 5/31/2009 Great uses for baking soda. 5*s

[gerrie5044]

on 5/30/2009 Never knew baking soda had so many uses!! Thanks! 5*