BAKING SODA HINTS
112 USES FOR BAKING SODA - WWII Series
SOURCE: http://flusterbuster.com/2013/04/baking-soda-112-uses-wwii-series.html
BATHROOM
• Drains – to keep them flowing freely and smelling fresh, clean them every other month.
• Drains – to unclog, remove as much of the standing water as possible. Pour 1 cup baking soda into the drain then pour 1 cup hot vinegar. Allow it to do its magic for 10-15 minutes and then run the hot water for a few minutes.
• Shower Curtains – to clean and remove mildew, soak them in 1 gallon warm water and 1 cup baking soda. Allow them to soak overnight, rinse and hang to dry.
• Sinks, tubs and showers – to scrub, mix ¼ cup baking soda with 1 tablespoon liquid dish soap. Use as you would any scouring powder.
• Toilet – to clean and absorb odors, add a cup of baking soda to the bowl and let it sit for an hour. Clean with a toilet brush and flush.
• Toothbrushes – to clean, soak overnight in a mixture of ¼ cup water and ¼ cup baking soda. Rinse.
BEAUTY (also see "HEALTH")
• Face Scrub – for a soft, smooth face, make a paste using 1 part baking soda, 2 parts ground oatmeal and water. Gently rub you face with the paste, leave on for a few minutes and then rinse.
• Hair – to keep hair healthy, add 1 teaspoon of baking to every 6 ounces of conditioner.
• Hair – to remove chemical build up and soften, mix 1 teaspoon baking soda to 6 ounces shampoo
• Skin - Exfoliator - Make a paste using 3 parts baking soda and on part water. Gently apply with your fingers using a circular motion, rinse
• Skin - Soften - Add 1 cup of baking soda to your bathwater.
BUGS (also see "GARDEN" • "OUTDOORS"):
• Ants – to rid your home, sprinkle baking soda along their paths.
• Cock Roaches – to rid your home, sprinkle around windows and under sinks.
CAR:
• Battery – to keep it from corroding, every couple of months wipe the terminals with a paste made of baking soda and water. Remove with a clean, dry rag.
• Interior– to freshen, fill ashtrays with baking soda
• Windshield – to repel rain, wipe your windshield with a solution of 2 cups water and 1 cup baking soda.
CLEANING - GENERAL
• Air Freshener – to make your own, mix a cup of baking soda with a few drops of essential oil. Place mixture in a small bowl.
• Carpets – to clean, sprinkle with baking soda and gently brush it in. Allow it to sit overnight then vacuum.
• Chrome – to polish, make a paste using baking soda and water. Buff with paste and rinse clean.
• Fireplace – to freshen, remove ashes then place a container of baking soda in the fireplace.
• Floors – to brighten and clean, in a bucket of warm water dissolve ½ cup baking soda. Rinse.
• Garbage Cans – to clean, make a thin paste using baking soda and water. Scrub the garbage can and rinse.
• Garbage Cans – to deodorize, sprinkle baking soda in the bottom.
• Hamper – to freshen, sprinkle the bottom with baking soda.
• Marble – to clean, make a cleaning solution using 4 cups warm water and 3 tablespoons baking soda. Pour solution in a spray bottle.
• Rugs – to freshen, sprinkle with baking soda, let sit overnight. Shake.
• Shoes – to clean, make a thin paste using baking soda and water. Rub the paste on the shoe with a clean cloth. Rinse.
• Silver – to clean smooth surface silver, place the silver in an aluminum foil pan, add enough boiling water to cover the silver and 4-5 tablespoons baking soda. Let it sit for 1-2 hours. Rinse and polish with a clean dry cloth.
• Silver – to shine, mix 3 parts baking soda with one part water. Buff silver with the paste and rinse.
• Stainless Steel – to polish and clean, make a paste using baking soda and water. Buff with paste and rinse clean.
• Upholstery – to clean, sprinkle with baking soda and gently brush it in. Allow it to sit overnight, then vacuum.
• Vacuum Cleaner – to freshen, vacuum up a ½ cup of baking soda.
• Water Rings – to remove from wood furniture, make a paste using baking soda and toothpaste (not the gel kind). Using a soft cloth dipped in the mixture rub the spot.
COOKING
• Baking Powder – to make your own, sift together 1 tablespoon baking soda, 1 tablespoon cornstarch and 2 parts cream of tartar.
• Beans – to make them more digestible, soak dried beans in a solution of 4 cups water and ½ cup baking soda.
• Chicken – to easily remove feathers and clean, boil the chicken in a pot of water mixed with 1 teaspoon baking soda.
• Eggs – to make fluffier, add ½ teaspoon of baking soda to three eggs.
• Fish – to reduce the fishy smell, soak raw fish in 2 cups water and ¼ cup baking soda for 1-3 hours in the refrigerator.
• Fruits & Vegetables – to clean, wash them in a sink of water mixed with 1 cup of baking soda.
• Meat – to tenderize, rub meat with baking soda and allow it to sit for 2-3 hours in the refrigerator. Rinse before cooking.
• Sports Drinks – to make your own, dissolve 1 teaspoon of baking, 1 teaspoon of salt, 4 tablespoons of sugar and 1 package of Kool-Aid in 2 quarts of warm water. Cool and drink to replace electrolytes which help you to absorb more water.
• Tea – to eliminate bitterness and cloudiness, add a pinch of baking soda to a gallon of freshly brewed tea.
• Tomatoes – to reduce acid, sprinkle them with a pinch of baking soda.
• Wild Game – to reduce the gamey flavor, soak it in a solution of 4 cups water and ½ cup baking soda.
GARDEN (also see "OUTDOORS" • "BUGS"):
• Flowers – to keep cut flowers fresh, add 1 teaspoon to the water.
• Gardens – to keep rabbits out, sprinkle garden beds with baking soda.
• Tomatoes – to sweeten, sprinkle baking soda on the soil around the plants.
HEALTH
• Acne - helps clear
• Alkalizes the body
• Antiperspirant – to make your own, apply baking soda with a powder puff under arms.
• Bee Stings – to sooth the pain and draw out the stinger, apply a paste of baking soda and water to the affected area.
• Bites - Insects
• Breath – to freshen, gargle with 2 ounces of water mixed with ½ teaspoon baking soda.
• Bug Bites – to relieve itching, make a thick paste using water and baking soda. Apply paste to the bite.
• Canker Sore – to relive pain, mix ½ teaspoon of baking soda, a pinch of salt in 1 cup of water. Gargle.
• Chicken Pox – to relieve itching, add ½ cup baking soda to a lukewarm bath.
• Colds – to relieve stuffy head and nose, use vapor disks in your shower made with 2 cups baking soda, 20 drops of eucalyptus essential oil. Slowly add water to make a thick putty. Divide into muffin tins and allow them to air dry for 24 hours.
• Combs & Brushes – to clean, soak them in a solution made of 4 cups hot water and ½ cup baking soda. Soak for 1-2 hours then rinse clean.
• Dandruff – to control, massage your wet scalp with a ¼ - ½ cup of baking soda. Repeat for two weeks.
• Dentures and Retainers – to clean, soak them in 1 cup warm water and 3 tablespoons baking soda.
• Detox – to relieve aches and pains, mix 1 cup baking soda and 1 cup apple cider vinegar in a warm tub of water.
• Feet – to relieve aching feet, add 3 tablespoons of baking soda to a tub of warm water.
• Feet - Foot bath for a Pedicure•clean
• Gout - Helps symptoms
• Heartburn•GERD Relief – to relieve, drink 4 ounces of water mixed with 1 teaspoon baking soda.
• Heavy Metals - Absorbs
• Itch Soother (for bug bites)
• Jellyfish Sting – to sooth pain, apply a thick paste of baking soda and water to the affected area.
• Kidney's - Improves Kidney function
• Kidney's - May prevent Kidney Stones
• Mouthwash – to make your own, mix 2 teaspoons baking soda, 1/8 teaspoon salt, a drop of two of peppermint in 1 quart of water. Gargle.
• pH Control & Balance
• Poison Ivy – to relieve itching, make a thin paste using water and baking soda. Gently apply to affected area.
• Radiation - absorbs
• Shoes – to remove odors, sprinkle baking soda in your shoes
• Splinter – to remove, soak affected area in a small glass of water containing 1 tablespoon baking soda. Repeat twice a day until the splinter works its way out.
• Split Ends – to resist, add 1 teaspoon of baking soda for every 6 ounces of conditioner.
• Stuffy Nose – to clear, add 1 teaspoon to vaporizer.
• Sunburn – to relieve pain, make a thin paste using water and baking soda. Gently apply to the burned area.
• Sunburn – to relieve pain, soak in a bath tub full of lukewarm water and a ½ cup baking soda. Air dry.
• Toothpaste - To Clean - Make a paste using Baking Soda, Coconut Oil, Melaleuca•Tea Tree Oil (therapeutic grade ONLY like doTerra - http://MyDoTerra.com/SarongGoddess) & flavor of your choice (I LOVE Peppermint [& STRONG] to refresh though at night I do not add a flavor as I don't want to wake my mouth up - just get the healing properties of the Melaleuca)
• Toothpaste - To Clean - Make a paste using baking soda and peroxide.
• Teeth - Whitener – Mix ½ teaspoon baking soda with 1 crushed, ripe strawberry. Apply the mixture to your teeth and allow it to remain for 5 minutes. Brush teeth and rinse.
• Toothbrushes – to clean, soak overnight in a mixture of ¼ cup water and ¼ cup baking soda. Rinse.
• Ulcer – to relieve pain, dissolve 1-2 teaspoons of baking soda in 1 cup water and drink.
• Windburns – to relieve, apply a thin paste of baking soda and water to the area
KIDS•BABIES
• Balloons – to blow up, fill about ½ of a balloon with baking using a funnel. Fill about 1/3 of a water bottle (16.9oz) with vinegar. Carefully cover the top of the bottle with the balloon making sure not to spill the baking soda into the bottle. Lift the balloon to pour the baking soda into the vinegar.
• Clay – to make your own, mix 1 cup cornstarch, 2 cups baking soda and 1 ¼ cups water. Knead until well mixed. Related Post: Garden Stakes made with Clay
• Cradle Cap – to loosen and remove, wash infants hair/scalp with a watery mixture of baking soda and water.
• Diaper Rash – to relieve rash, put a couple tablespoons of baking soda in their bathwater.
KITCHEN
• Baby Bottles – to clean and deodorize, wash bottles in a sink full of hot water and ½ cup baking soda.
• Cast Iron – to clean, sprinkle with baking soda and scrub with a rag. Rinse and season.
• Coffee Maker – to clean, add ¼ cup baking soda to a pot of water. Run the water through a complete brewing cycle.
• Coffee Stains – to remove from mugs, sprinkle baking soda and fill with hot water. Let it soak until the water is cool. Empty and sprinkle with a little more baking soda and scrub clean.
• Dish clothes – to remove the smell, soak dish clothes in 2 cups water and 1 cup baking soda.
• Dishwasher – to clean and deodorize, sprinkle the bottom with 1 cup baking soda and run it through a full cycle using hot water. Then leave the door open for a few hours to dry out.
• Dishwasher – for cleaner dishes, add a tablespoon of baking soda to your dishwasher.
• Drains – to keep them flowing freely and smelling fresh, clean them every other month.
• Drains – to unclog, remove as much of the standing water as possible. Pour 1 cup baking soda into the drain then pour 1 cup hot vinegar. Allow it to do its magic for 10-15 minutes and then run the hot water for a few minutes.
• Food Storage Containers – to remove odors, sprinkle with baking soda and allow them to sit covered for 24-48 hours. Wash in a sink of water mixed with ½ cup baking soda.
• Odor Remover - Hands - Wash hands with baking soda.
• Oven – to clean, mix 1 cup warm water and 1 tablespoon baking soda scrub the inside of the oven and rinse clean.
• Pots & Pans – to remove burnt on food, fill pan with water and ¼ cup baking soda. Boil for 10-15 minutes and wash clean.
• Pots & Pans – to remove grease, scrub pans with baking soda.
• Refrigerator – to clean and deodorize, make a cleaning solution using 4 cups water and ¼ cup baking soda.
• Refrigerator – to remove odors, place an open box of baking soda in the refrigerator.
• Stove – to clean a glass top stove, make a paste using baking soda and water. Apply the mixture to the stove top scrubbing away the mess. Rinse with clean water.
LAUNDRY
• Detergent – learn to make your own, follow the recipe Homemade Powdered Laundry Detergent. This is amazing stuff!
• Diapers – to clean and deodorize, add ½ cup of baking soda to the washer.
• Diaper Pail – to deodorize, sprinkle baking soda in the bottom.
• Laundry – to boost your detergents cleaning power and brighten clothes, add 1/4 cup to your wash.
• Line Drying - to keep clothes from being stiff, add baking soda to your washer.
• Skunk – to remove odors from clothing, soak clothing in a bucket of warm water and 1 cup of baking soda.
MISCELLANEOUS:
• Ashtrays – to prevent smoldering, sprinkle baking soda in your ashtrays
• Ashtrays – to reduce odors, sprinkle baking soda in your ashtrays
• Battery – to keep it from corroding, every couple of months wipe the terminals with a paste made of baking soda and water. Remove with a clean, dry rag.
• Fires•Fire Extinguisher – to put out a small grease fire, pour baking soda on it.
• Interior– to freshen, fill ashtrays with baking soda
• Paint Brushes – to restore stiff brushes, mix ½ gallon of water, ¼ cup vinegar and 1 cup baking soda in a sauce pan. Place paint brushes in the pan and bring them to a boil.
• Shoes - Cleaner
• Walls – to fill nail holes, mix baking soda with white toothpaste. Fill the holes and allow to dry.
OUTDOORS (also see "GARDEN" • "BUGS"):
• Concrete – to clean off grease, sprinkle on the spot and scrub using a hard bristle brush. Rinse clean. Repeat as needed.
• Grills – to clean, sprinkle a damp brush with baking soda, scrub, allow to sit for 24 hours and rinse.
• Patio Cushions – to store for winter, place cushions in a large plastic bag and sprinkle with baking soda. Seal bag and store.
• Sidewalks – to remove ice, sprinkle with baking soda.
• Sidewalks and Driveways – to remove weeds from the cracks, sprinkle them baking soda.
PETS
• Dogs – to deodorize fur, brush their coat with baking soda.
• Dogs & Cats – to clean their teeth, dip a damp toothbrush into baking soda and brush away the tarter.
• Dogs & Cats – to deter bugs from getting into their food bowls, sprinkle baking soda around their bowls.
• Litter Box – to absorb odor, sprinkle the litter with baking soda.
• Skunk – to remove odors, bathe in a tub of warm water and 2 cups baking soda.
• Skunk – to remove odors from clothing, soak clothing in a bucket of warm water and 1 cup of baking soda.
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LIST - ALPHABETICAL:
• Air Freshener – to make your own, mix a cup of baking soda with a few drops of essential oil. Place mixture in a small bowl.
• Antiperspirant – to make your own, apply baking soda with a powder puff under arms.
• Ants – to rid your home, sprinkle baking soda along their paths.
• Ashtrays – to prevent smoldering, sprinkle baking soda in your ashtrays
• Ashtrays – to reduce odors, sprinkle baking soda in your ashtrays
• Baby Bottles – to clean and deodorize, wash bottles in a sink full of hot water and ½ cup baking soda.
• Baking Powder – to make your own, sift together 1 tablespoon baking soda, 1 tablespoon cornstarch and 2 parts cream of tartar.
• Balloons – to blow up, fill about ½ of a balloon with baking using a funnel. Fill about 1/3 of a water bottle (16.9oz) with vinegar. Carefully cover the top of the bottle with the balloon making sure not to spill the baking soda into the bottle. Lift the balloon to pour the baking soda into the vinegar.
• Battery – to keep it from corroding, every couple of months wipe the terminals with a paste made of baking soda and water. Remove with a clean, dry rag.
• Battery – to keep it from corroding, every couple of months wipe the terminals with a paste made of baking soda and water. Remove with a clean, dry rag.
• Beans – to make them more digestible, soak dried beans in a solution of 4 cups water and ½ cup baking soda.
• Bee Stings – to sooth the pain and draw out the stinger, apply a paste of baking soda and water to the affected area.
• Breath – to freshen, gargle with 2 ounces of water mixed with ½ teaspoon baking soda.
• Bug Bites – to relieve itching, make a thick paste using water and baking soda. Apply paste to the bite.
• Canker Sore – to relive pain, mix ½ teaspoon of baking soda, a pinch of salt in 1 cup of water. Gargle.
• Carpets – to clean, sprinkle with baking soda and gently brush it in. Allow it to sit overnight then vacuum.
• Cast Iron – to clean, sprinkle with baking soda and scrub with a rag. Rinse and season.
• Chicken – to easily remove feathers and clean, boil the chicken in a pot of water mixed with 1 teaspoon baking soda.
• Chicken Pox – to relieve itching, add ½ cup baking soda to a lukewarm bath.
• Chrome – to polish, make a paste using baking soda and water. Buff with paste and rinse clean.
• Clay – to make your own, mix 1 cup cornstarch, 2 cups baking soda and 1 ¼ cups water. Knead until well mixed. Related Post: Garden Stakes made with Clay
• Cock Roaches – to rid your home, sprinkle around windows and under sinks.
• Coffee Maker – to clean, add ¼ cup baking soda to a pot of water. Run the water through a complete brewing cycle.
• Coffee Stains – to remove from mugs, sprinkle baking soda and fill with hot water. Let it soak until the water is cool. Empty and sprinkle with a little more baking soda and scrub clean.
• Colds – to relieve stuffy head and nose, use vapor disks in your shower made with 2 cups baking soda, 20 drops of eucalyptus essential oil. Slowly add water to make a thick putty. Divide into muffin tins and allow them to air dry for 24 hours.
• Combs & Brushes – to clean, soak them in a solution made of 4 cups hot water and ½ cup baking soda. Soak for 1-2 hours then rinse clean.
• Concrete – to clean off grease, sprinkle on the spot and scrub using a hard bristle brush. Rinse clean. Repeat as needed.
• Cradle Cap – to loosen and remove, wash infants hair/scalp with a watery mixture of baking soda and water.
• Dandruff – to control, massage your wet scalp with a ¼ - ½ cup of baking soda. Repeat for two weeks.
• Dentures and Retainers – to clean, soak them in 1 cup warm water and 3 tablespoons baking soda.
• Detergent – learn to make your own, follow the recipe Homemade Powdered Laundry Detergent. This is amazing stuff!
• Detox – to relieve aches and pains, mix 1 cup baking soda and 1 cup apple cider vinegar in a warm tub of water.
• Diaper Pail – to deodorize, sprinkle baking soda in the bottom.
• Diaper Rash – to relieve rash, put a couple tablespoons of baking soda in their bathwater.
• Diapers – to clean and deodorize, add ½ cup of baking soda to the washer.
• Dish clothes – to remove the smell, soak dish clothes in 2 cups water and 1 cup baking soda.
• Dishwasher – for cleaner dishes, add a tablespoon of baking soda to your dishwasher.
• Dishwasher – to clean and deodorize, sprinkle the bottom with 1 cup baking soda and run it through a full cycle using hot water. Then leave the door open for a few hours to dry out.
• Dogs – to deodorize fur, brush their coat with baking soda.
• Dogs & Cats – to clean their teeth, dip a damp toothbrush into baking soda and brush away the tarter.
• Dogs & Cats – to deter bugs from getting into their food bowls, sprinkle baking soda around their bowls.
• Drains – to keep them flowing freely and smelling fresh, clean them every other month.
• Drains – to keep them flowing freely and smelling fresh, clean them every other month.
• Drains – to unclog, remove as much of the standing water as possible. Pour 1 cup baking soda into the drain then pour 1 cup hot vinegar. Allow it to do its magic for 10-15 minutes and then run the hot water for a few minutes.
• Drains – to unclog, remove as much of the standing water as possible. Pour 1 cup baking soda into the drain then pour 1 cup hot vinegar. Allow it to do its magic for 10-15 minutes and then run the hot water for a few minutes.
• Eggs – to make fluffier, add ½ teaspoon of baking soda to three eggs.
• Face Scrub – for a soft, smooth face, make a paste using 1 part baking soda, 2 parts ground oatmeal and water. Gently rub you face with the paste, leave on for a few minutes and then rinse.
• Feet – to relieve aching feet, add 3 tablespoons of baking soda to a tub of warm water.
• Fireplace – to freshen, remove ashes then place a container of baking soda in the fireplace.
• Fires – to put out a small grease fire, pour baking soda on it.
• Fish – to reduce the fishy smell, soak raw fish in 2 cups water and ¼ cup baking soda for 1-3 hours in the refrigerator.
• Floors – to brighten and clean, in a bucket of warm water dissolve ½ cup baking soda. Rinse.
• Flowers – to keep cut flowers fresh, add 1 teaspoon to the water.
• Food Storage Containers – to remove odors, sprinkle with baking soda and allow them to sit covered for 24-48 hours. Wash in a sink of water mixed with ½ cup baking soda.
• Fruits & Vegetables – to clean, wash them in a sink of water mixed with 1 cup of baking soda.
• Garbage Cans – to clean, make a thin paste using baking soda and water. Scrub the garbage can and rinse.
• Garbage Cans – to deodorize, sprinkle baking soda in the bottom.
• Gardens – to keep rabbits out, sprinkle garden beds with baking soda.
• Grills – to clean, sprinkle a damp brush with baking soda, scrub, allow to sit for 24 hours and rinse.
• Hair – to keep hair healthy, add 1 teaspoon of baking to every 6 ounces of conditioner.
• Hair – to remove chemical build up and soften, mix 1 teaspoon baking soda to 6 ounces shampoo
• Hamper – to freshen, sprinkle the bottom with baking soda.
• Hands – to remove odors, wash hands with baking soda.
• Heartburn – to relieve, drink 4 ounces of water mixed with 1 teaspoon baking soda.
• Interior– to freshen, fill ashtrays with baking soda
• Interior– to freshen, fill ashtrays with baking soda
• Jellyfish Sting – to sooth pain, apply a thick paste of baking soda and water to the affected area.
• Laundry – to boost your detergents cleaning power and brighten clothes, add 1/4 cup to your wash.
• Line Drying - to keep clothes from being stiff, add baking soda to your washer.
• Litter Box – to absorb odor, sprinkle the litter with baking soda.
• Marble – to clean, make a cleaning solution using 4 cups warm water and 3 tablespoons baking soda. Pour solution in a spray bottle.
• Meat – to tenderize, rub meat with baking soda and allow it to sit for 2-3 hours in the refrigerator. Rinse before cooking.
• Mouthwash – to make your own, mix 2 teaspoons baking soda, 1/8 teaspoon salt, a drop of two of peppermint in 1 quart of water. Gargle.
• Oven – to clean, mix 1 cup warm water and 1 tablespoon baking soda scrub the inside of the oven and rinse clean.
• Paint Brushes – to restore stiff brushes, mix ½ gallon of water, ¼ cup vinegar and 1 cup baking soda in a sauce pan. Place paint brushes in the pan and bring them to a boil.
• Patio Cushions – to store for winter, place cushions in a large plastic bag and sprinkle with baking soda. Seal bag and store.
• Poison Ivy – to relieve itching, make a thin paste using water and baking soda. Gently apply to affected area.
• Pots & Pans – to remove burnt on food, fill pan with water and ¼ cup baking soda. Boil for 10-15 minutes and wash clean.
• Pots & Pans – to remove grease, scrub pans with baking soda.
• Refrigerator – to clean and deodorize, make a cleaning solution using 4 cups water and ¼ cup baking soda.
• Refrigerator – to remove odors, place an open box of baking soda in the refrigerator.
• Rugs – to freshen, sprinkle with baking soda, let sit overnight. Shake.
• Shoes – to clean, make a thin paste using baking soda and water. Rub the paste on the shoe with a clean cloth. Rinse.
• Shoes – to remove odors, sprinkle baking soda in your shoes
• Shower Curtains – to clean and remove mildew, soak them in 1 gallon warm water and 1 cup baking soda. Allow them to soak overnight, rinse and hang to dry.
• Sidewalks – to remove ice, sprinkle with baking soda.
• Sidewalks and Driveways – to remove weeds from the cracks, sprinkle them baking soda.
• Silver – to clean smooth surface silver, place the silver in an aluminum foil pan, add enough boiling water to cover the silver and 4-5 tablespoons baking soda. Let it sit for 1-2 hours. Rinse and polish with a clean dry cloth.
• Silver – to shine, mix 3 parts baking soda with one part water. Buff silver with the paste and rinse.
• Sinks, tubs and showers – to scrub, mix ¼ cup baking soda with 1 tablespoon liquid dish soap. Use as you would any scouring powder.
• Skin – to exfoliate, make a paste using 3 parts baking soda and on part water. Gently apply with your fingers using a circular motion, rinse
• Skin – to soften, add 1 cup of baking soda to your bathwater.
• Skunk – to remove odors from clothing, soak clothing in a bucket of warm water and 1 cup of baking soda.
• Skunk – to remove odors from clothing, soak clothing in a bucket of warm water and 1 cup of baking soda.
• Skunk – to remove odors, bathe in a tub of warm water and 2 cups baking soda.
• Splinter – to remove, soak affected area in a small glass of water containing 1 tablespoon baking soda. Repeat twice a day until the splinter works its way out.
• Split Ends – to resist, add 1 teaspoon of baking soda for every 6 ounces of conditioner.
• Sports Drinks – to make your own, dissolve 1 teaspoon of baking, 1 teaspoon of salt, 4 tablespoons of sugar and 1 package of Kool-Aid in 2 quarts of warm water. Cool and drink to replace electrolytes which help you to absorb more water.
• Stainless Steel – to polish and clean, make a paste using baking soda and water. Buff with paste and rinse clean.
• Stove – to clean a glass top stove, make a paste using baking soda and water. Apply the mixture to the stove top scrubbing away the mess. Rinse with clean water.
• Stuffy Nose – to clear, add 1 teaspoon to vaporizer.
• Sunburn – to relieve pain, make a thin paste using water and baking soda. Gently apply to the burned area.
• Sunburn – to relieve pain, soak in a bath tub full of lukewarm water and a ½ cup baking soda. Air dry.
• Tea – to eliminate bitterness and cloudiness, add a pinch of baking soda to a gallon of freshly brewed tea.
• Teeth – to clean, make a paste using baking soda and peroxide.
• Teeth – to whiten, mix ½ teaspoon baking soda with 1 crushed, ripe strawberry. Apply the mixture to your teeth and allow it to remain for 5 minutes. Brush teeth and rinse.
• Toilet – to clean and absorb odors, add a cup of baking soda to the bowl and let it sit for an hour. Clean with a toilet brush and flush.
• Tomatoes – to reduce acid, sprinkle them with a pinch of baking soda.
• Tomatoes – to sweeten, sprinkle baking soda on the soil around the plants.
• Toothbrushes – to clean, soak overnight in a mixture of ¼ cup water and ¼ cup baking soda. Rinse.
• Toothbrushes – to clean, soak overnight in a mixture of ¼ cup water and ¼ cup baking soda. Rinse.
• Ulcer – to relieve pain, dissolve 1-2 teaspoons of baking soda in 1 cup water and drink.
• Upholstery – to clean, sprinkle with baking soda and gently brush it in. Allow it to sit overnight, then vacuum.
• Vacuum Cleaner – to freshen, vacuum up a ½ cup of baking soda.
• Walls – to fill nail holes, mix baking soda with white toothpaste. Fill the holes and allow to dry.
• Water Rings – to remove from wood furniture, make a paste using baking soda and toothpaste (not the gel kind). Using a soft cloth dipped in the mixture rub the spot.
• Wild Game – to reduce the gamey flavor, soak it in a solution of 4 cups water and ½ cup baking soda.
• Wind burns – to relieve, apply a thin paste of baking soda and water to the area
• Windshield – to repel rain, wipe your windshield with a solution of 2 cups water and 1 cup baking soda.
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![USES FOR VINEGAR:
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THINGS YOU SHOULD NOT CLEAN•DO WITH VINEGAR:
http://goodhousekeeping.com/home/cleaning-organizing/dont-use-vinegar-cleaning
NEVER mix vinegar with bleach. Vinegar & bleach create a TOXIC mix.
It IS ok to mix Vinegar with borax, hydrogen peroxide, baking soda, and salt.
It is safe to use on most surfaces and has the added bonus of being incredibly cheap and WAY better for the environment and your family•bodies by not adding all those chemicals. Don't worry about your home smelling vinegar-y as the smell disappears as it dries.
Your #1 ALL-PURPOSE CLEANER!!:
Vinegar naturally cleans like an all-purpose cleaner. Mix a solution of 1 part Vinegar to 1 part Water in a Spray Bottle and you have your basic solution that will clean most areas in your home.
HOUSEHOLD HINTS:
BATHROOM:
• SHOWER•BATHTUB:
- For light cleaning, just use ½ Vinegar & ½ Water in a spray bottle.
- For medium cleaning - use ¾ Vinegar & ¼ Water.
- To remove hard Soap Scum and Hard Water Deposits, make a concoction of ¾ Vinegar & ¼ Water, remove the spray element (or in a separate bowl since most microwaves aren't that tall) & heat it in the microwave until barely hot. Then I'd add some Baking Soda to the bottle & spray it on (if it's not too pasty) & let it sit for 10-15 minutes. Then scrub it down with a brush & rinse with warm water to help soften the stubborn soap scum & loosen hard water deposits.
- For heavy duty Soap Scum and Hard Water Deposits, I'd do the instructions above but add more Baking Soda & make a paste & do the rest.
- Another option for hard to remove scum - Wipe the tub with white distilled Vinegar & Club Soda & rinse with water.
COUNTERTOPS:
• TOILET
- Light maintenance cleaning - Flush the toilet (to allow the water level to go down), then pour UNdiluted vinegar around the inside of the rim. Scrub down the bowl.
- Medium to hard jobs - Add Baking Soda & brush to get rings out of your Toilet Bowl.
- Rings STILL around the toilet - get a piece of Lava at your garden or hardware store (or your neighbors yard) and scrub some more (but carefully so as not to scratch [this is where black toilets come in handy!!]).
• SINK - See Shower•Bathtub
• COUNTERTOPS -
• MIRROR - ½ Vinegar & ½ Water in a spray bottle. Wipe away with newspaper so as not to get those white specs often left behind from paper towels & regular towels. Deeper spots - heat the mix up a bit & wait a few minutes.
• FLOOR (see "Floors" below)
- Mop with an equal ½ and ½ solution of Vinegar and Water. The substance will also eat away the soap scum and hard water stains on your fixtures and tile. Deeper spots - heat the mix up a bit & wait a few minutes. *Make sure it is safe to use with your tile.
SHOWER:
- SHOWERHEAD CLOGS - Clean shower heads that have been clogged with mineral deposits with undiluted white vinegar. Place 1/4 to 1/2 cup vinegar in a plastic food storage bag, and secure the bag to the shower head with a rubber band. Let stand for 2 hours to overnight, then rinse and buff the fixture to a shiny finish.
- HARD WATER DEPOSITS - Undiluted white vinegar straight from the jug makes quick work of tougher cleaning problems involving hard water deposits or soap scum.
- SOAP SCUM - Undiluted white vinegar straight from the jug makes quick work of tougher cleaning problems involving hard water deposits or soap scum.
TOILET BOWL CLEANER:
Use undiluted white vinegar to scrub the inside of the toilet bowl. Before you begin, dump a bucket of water into the toilet to force water out of the bowl and allow access to the sides. Pour undiluted white vinegar around the bowl and scrub with a toilet brush to remove stains and odor. Use a pumice stone to remove any remaining hard water rings.
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BLINDS - Metal & Plastic Blinds:
Remove the grime by making a mixture of ½ cup white distilled Vinegar, ¼ cup Baking Soda & 1 cup Ammonia with 1 gallon of warm Water. Wipe the blinds down with this solution & rinse with a sponge•towel & clear warm water.
Has it been awhile since you've cleaned your blinds? Is the grime caked on? Make your life easier by taking them down & soaking them in hot water in the bathtub with the mixture above (adding the appropriate amounts to balance the amount of water). If it's REALLY grimy, I'd leave them there & maybe empty & refill it a couple/few times.
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COUNTERTOPS:
NOTE: *Because the acid in vinegar can etch natural porous stone - NEVER use vinegar on marble or granite surfaces!!! (it's best to use a mild liquid dish detergent and warm water instead).
(SOURCE: http://goodhousekeeping.com/home/cleaning-organizing/dont-use-vinegar-cleaning)
•Improperly diluted vinegar is acidic and can eat away at tile grout.
Spray ½ parts Vinegar & ½ parts Water spray to clean, sanitize, deodorize & cut grease..
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DISINFECTANT & DEODORIZER:
Vinegar is a great natural cleaning product as well as a disinfectant and deodorizer. Always test on an inconspicuous area.
LEMON: White Vinegar and lemon juice are acidic—they neutralize alkaline substances such as scale from hard water. Acids dissolve gummy buildup, eat away tarnish, and remove dirt from wood surfaces.
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FLOORS:
- NO WAX FLOORS - ½ cup white distilled Vinegar to ½ gallon warm Water. Smaller area - Spray ½ part Vinegar & ½ part Water to clean, sanitize, deodorize & cut grease.
- TILE FLOORS•TILES: White vinegar diluted in a bucket of water is good for mopping tiled floors as it leaves no streaks.
- HARDWOOD FLOORS - This is an iffy area as SOME people have had problems with it (though how sealed were their floors perhaps??). To be safe try adding ½ cup of Vinegar to 3/4 bucket is WARM Water & first try it on a small more inconspicuous area & let it dry first.
- LAMINATED FLOORS - ½ cup of Vinegar to 3 cups of Water
HAIR: Some say it helps strip out the residue from the shampoo plus helps your hair shine & more manageable.
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KITCHEN:
APPLIANCES - Spray ½ parts Vinegar & ½ parts Water spray to clean, sanitize, deodorize & cut grease.
COFFEE MAKER CLEANER (automatic) - To dissolve mineral deposits that collect in automatic drip coffee makers from hard water - fill the reservoir with white distilled Vinegar and run it through a brewing cycle. Rinse thoroughly with water when the cycle is finished.
CUTTING BOARDS - After washing the chopping board - finish it with only vinegar & let it dry with it on.
DISHWASHER:
- Cleaner Dishes & Glasses - Pour 1 ½ cup to 2 cups white distilled Vinegar in the bottom of dishwasher, along with regular dishwasher soap. Wash full cycle.
- Clear the Drain on the Dishwasher - dishwasher drain was a baking soda then vinegar poured in after ,, it bubbles and fizzled then hot water and clear drain!! I put a glass measuring cup of vinegar on the top rack (in a stable place) & toss a handful of baking soda into the bottom of the dishwasher near the drain. I run a hot cycle & let it go.
DRAIN - SINK:
Deodorize - Pour 1 cup of white distilled Vinegar down the drain once a week & let stand 30 minutes & then flush with Cold Water
FLOORS (see "Floors" above)
FRUITS & VEGETABLES - PESTICIDE REMOVAL • KILLS BACTERIA & THEY LAST LONGER - Soak your fruits & veges in a solution of 1 part white Vinegar & 3 parts warm Water. Let soak for 3-5 minutes (longer if you live in a HIGH pesticide area). Rinse in cold water & blot dry. A friend of mine rolls her lettuce & herbs up in a towel & they last LOTS longer!!!
FRUIT FLIES•GNATS REMOVAL: Place a bowl filled with ½ quart water, 2 Tbsp. sugar, 2 Tbsp. apple cider vinegar and a couple of drops of dish soap to attract the fruit flies. Always eliminate the source of attraction, i.e., ripened produce.
GARBAGE DISPOSAL CLEANER & REMOVE ODORS: Make Vinegar Cubes by filling an ice tray with a mixture of 1 cup of vinegar and enough water to fill the ice tray and then freezing it. Run the mixture through the disposal, and then flush it with cold water for a minute or so.
GREASE: Vinegar is good at cutting grease. If it's a very greasy/hard to get off grease - I'd spray it on directly (& maybe add Baking Soda if it's REALLY hard to remove!!).
POTS & PANS:
- COPPER BOTTOM - Vinegar & Salt
- STAINLESS STEEL - Use vinegar every so often for some extra cleaning.
REFRIGERATOR:
- SMELLS - Place 1 cup Apple Cider Vinegar in a glass & set in refrigerator. Within 2 days, any smell is gone!
- CLEANING - Clean with equal parts Vinegar & Water.
- MICROWAVE - Boil a solution of ¼ Cup white distilled Vinegar and 1 cup of Water in the microwave. Will loosen splattered on food and deodorize.
SINK - Vinegar & Baking Soda
SPONGE - SANITIZE: After you've washed your sponge, soak it in some vinegar & place it in the microwave for 2-½ to 3 minutes.
STAINLESS STEEL APPLIANCES & SINK: Helps remove streaks from stainless steel appliances. Apply vinegar with a soft cloth (Try first in an inconspicuous area just in case!)
EGG SPILL OR STAIN: WARNING!!! If you drop an egg on the floor (or find that your house or car has been the victim of some rambunctious teens), don't reach for the vinegar to help clean up. Just like when you poach an egg, the acidity can cause it to coagulate, making the egg more difficult to remove. http://goodhousekeeping.com/home/cleaning-organizing/dont-use-vinegar-cleaning
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LAUNDRY • CLOTHES:
COLORS: Add a Capful of white Vinegar to your wash & you colors & whites will come out stronger.
FABRIC SOFTENER
White Vinegar softens your clothes & breaks down•cuts detergent residue making it a great fabric softener substitute for people with sensitive skin or that are sensitive to scents. And, because it has no color, it won't stain your clothes also.
Add 1 cup of undiluted white vinegar to the laundry rinse cycle instead of commercial fabric softener. You can also add a few drops of your favorite Essential Oil to add a nice scent (I ONLY use - http://MyDoTerra.com/SarongGoddess )
ODOR REMOVER: For inexpensive fabric softener or to remove odor such as urine, pour 1/4 cup vinegar into the rinse water or fabric softer area in your washer.
&/OR - Spray some DIRECTLY on the odor area (like armpits of shirts)
Vinegar is good for white clothes instead of using bleach.
PANT CREASES - STRONGER: Dip the fabric in a 50/50 mixture of vinegar & water. Then wring out the cloth & press the creases.
SKUNK: This will REALLY HELP get rid of that horrific smell but you literally might need a gallon (or more) added to your detergent (though I'd add first fill the tank & add the vinegar & soap & let it sit for a few hours!!).
STAINS•SPOTS:
- GRASS - ⅓ Cup white Vinegar and ⅔ cup Water. Apply to the stain and blot with a clean cloth. Keep repeating this until you've removed as much green as possible, and then wash as usual.
- Ink, ice cream, and blood stains may not come out with vinegar alone. They tend to set into the fabric quickly or just don't respond to acid, so treat them with a prewash stain remover & launder with a detergent with enzymes (most stain-fighting detergents have them so check the package).
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POLISH - BRASS•PEWTER•COPPER: Dissolve 1 teaspoon of Salt in 1 cup of white distilled Vinegar and stir in flour until it becomes a paste. Apply paste to the metals and let it stand for about 15 minutes. Rinse with clean warm water and polish until dry.
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WAX BUILD UP:
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WINDOWS:
1 cup Vinegar to a bucket of warm Water (I've also seen ¼ Vinegar to ¾ Water), then I add about a Tablespoon of blue Dawn (this works best if using hot water as Dawn was designed best with hot water). Lessens your chance of streaks!! Wipe off with black & white newspaper (paper towels & regular towels often leave little specks behind [& aren't good for the environment). If you're cleaning a smaller area - I'd just do the ¼ Vinegar to ¾ Water in a Spray Bottle.
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WOOD • WOODWORK:
- Mix ½ cup white distilled Vinegar, ¼ cup Baking Soda & 1 cup Ammonia with 1 gallon of warm water. Wipe this solution over wood walls with a sponge or cloth and rinse with clear water. Dirt and grime comes off easily and the solution will not dull the painted finish or leave streaks.
- Stains • Rings • Marks on Wood - Rub a mixture of equal parts of white distilled Vinegar & olive oil. Rub WITH the grain and polish for the best results.
WOOD STAINS
This trick is the trifecta - the inexpensive, recycled, and non-toxic alternative to store-bought, chemical woodstain. Try this vinegar and coffee mixture to stain and age wood.
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MISC.
ANT DETERRENT: Some people have had success with simply spraying straight Vinegar onto their counter tops, cabinets & floors. Or try 1 Cup Vinegar in a spray bottle & top it off with water & spray on to areas where ants come in (leave it on)
CATS PEEING: Keep cats from peeing in your flower bed or sandbox by making a concoction of 1 Cup Vinegar in a spray bottle & topping it off with water & spraying it on those areas. I've also seen to just directly pour straight vinegar around the edges of the areas you want to protect & repeat every couple months.
CRAYONS: Baking Soda with Vinegar added to make a paste takes crayons off of walls
HEALTH: BURN - Take equal amounts of Vinegar & Baking Soda & make into a paste to give a cooling effect to soothe minor burns.
HICCUPS: Yes - some some claim they were able to cure pesky hiccups instantly by swallowing a teaspoon of vinegar
MILDEW: Removes mildew
MOLD: Vinegar CAN help a LOT with killing mold!! It kills 82% of mold species!! This page is a great one for hints on that:
http://blacktoxicmolds.com/vinegar-kill-mold.php
Other sites with hints on removing mold (a BIG issue in the tropics!):
Cleaning Mold with Bleach - http://blacktoxicmolds.com/bleach-kill-mold.php
Cleaning Mold with Borax - http://blacktoxicmolds.com/borax-kill-mold.php
Mold on Clothes - http://blacktoxicmolds.com/mold-clothes.php
http://BlackToxicMolds.com
PET KENNELS - Vinegar & Water (no harmful chemicals for your babies)
ODORS: Removes Odors
STAINS: Removes some stains (including things like wine on the carpet) - with Vinegar & warm Water.
STICKERS, LABELS & PRICE TAGS: Vinegar can remove Stickers, Labels & Price Tags. Soak a cloth in Vinegar and press to sticker for several minutes. Lift & the sticker should peel easily away. (if not - add some Lemon Juice)
WHAT NOT TO USE VINEGAR WITH:
See some notes above plus -
IRON: "Vinegar can damage the internal parts of an iron," says Forte. "So don't pour it through to freshen and clean it out. To keep irons from clogging, empty them completely after use, and follow the manufacturer's cleaning instructions."
SCENTS:
A few days before infuse the vinegar with lemon, lime or orange peels, Lavandar, Sage or Rosemary sprigs, Cinnamon Sticks (or a combo of any of them) in a jar.
I personally add Essential Oil as it's stronger - but to be safe - I'd use a therapeutic grade one like doTerra (you can order it from within Costa Rica or many countries around the world - http://MyDoTerra.com/SarongGoddess )
For LOTS MORE HINTS on what you can do with Vinegar (from Cooking•Food Preperation, Health & Beauty, Kids stuff,
http://VersatileVinegar.org/usesandtips.html](https://photos.smugmug.com/2Make/HouseholdHints/i-555r2G6/0/b3483dea/S/0730-vinegar_full_600-S.jpg)
![BAKING SODA HINTS
112 USES FOR BAKING SODA - WWII Series
SOURCE: http://flusterbuster.com/2013/04/baking-soda-112-uses-wwii-series.html
BATHROOM
• Drains – to keep them flowing freely and smelling fresh, clean them every other month.
• Drains – to unclog, remove as much of the standing water as possible. Pour 1 cup baking soda into the drain then pour 1 cup hot vinegar. Allow it to do its magic for 10-15 minutes and then run the hot water for a few minutes.
• Shower Curtains – to clean and remove mildew, soak them in 1 gallon warm water and 1 cup baking soda. Allow them to soak overnight, rinse and hang to dry.
• Sinks, tubs and showers – to scrub, mix ¼ cup baking soda with 1 tablespoon liquid dish soap. Use as you would any scouring powder.
• Toilet – to clean and absorb odors, add a cup of baking soda to the bowl and let it sit for an hour. Clean with a toilet brush and flush.
• Toothbrushes – to clean, soak overnight in a mixture of ¼ cup water and ¼ cup baking soda. Rinse.
BEAUTY (also see "HEALTH")
• Face Scrub – for a soft, smooth face, make a paste using 1 part baking soda, 2 parts ground oatmeal and water. Gently rub you face with the paste, leave on for a few minutes and then rinse.
• Hair – to keep hair healthy, add 1 teaspoon of baking to every 6 ounces of conditioner.
• Hair – to remove chemical build up and soften, mix 1 teaspoon baking soda to 6 ounces shampoo
• Skin - Exfoliator - Make a paste using 3 parts baking soda and on part water. Gently apply with your fingers using a circular motion, rinse
• Skin - Soften - Add 1 cup of baking soda to your bathwater.
BUGS (also see "GARDEN" • "OUTDOORS"):
• Ants – to rid your home, sprinkle baking soda along their paths.
• Cock Roaches – to rid your home, sprinkle around windows and under sinks.
CAR:
• Battery – to keep it from corroding, every couple of months wipe the terminals with a paste made of baking soda and water. Remove with a clean, dry rag.
• Interior– to freshen, fill ashtrays with baking soda
• Windshield – to repel rain, wipe your windshield with a solution of 2 cups water and 1 cup baking soda.
CLEANING - GENERAL
• Air Freshener – to make your own, mix a cup of baking soda with a few drops of essential oil. Place mixture in a small bowl.
• Carpets – to clean, sprinkle with baking soda and gently brush it in. Allow it to sit overnight then vacuum.
• Chrome – to polish, make a paste using baking soda and water. Buff with paste and rinse clean.
• Fireplace – to freshen, remove ashes then place a container of baking soda in the fireplace.
• Floors – to brighten and clean, in a bucket of warm water dissolve ½ cup baking soda. Rinse.
• Garbage Cans – to clean, make a thin paste using baking soda and water. Scrub the garbage can and rinse.
• Garbage Cans – to deodorize, sprinkle baking soda in the bottom.
• Hamper – to freshen, sprinkle the bottom with baking soda.
• Marble – to clean, make a cleaning solution using 4 cups warm water and 3 tablespoons baking soda. Pour solution in a spray bottle.
• Rugs – to freshen, sprinkle with baking soda, let sit overnight. Shake.
• Shoes – to clean, make a thin paste using baking soda and water. Rub the paste on the shoe with a clean cloth. Rinse.
• Silver – to clean smooth surface silver, place the silver in an aluminum foil pan, add enough boiling water to cover the silver and 4-5 tablespoons baking soda. Let it sit for 1-2 hours. Rinse and polish with a clean dry cloth.
• Silver – to shine, mix 3 parts baking soda with one part water. Buff silver with the paste and rinse.
• Stainless Steel – to polish and clean, make a paste using baking soda and water. Buff with paste and rinse clean.
• Upholstery – to clean, sprinkle with baking soda and gently brush it in. Allow it to sit overnight, then vacuum.
• Vacuum Cleaner – to freshen, vacuum up a ½ cup of baking soda.
• Water Rings – to remove from wood furniture, make a paste using baking soda and toothpaste (not the gel kind). Using a soft cloth dipped in the mixture rub the spot.
COOKING
• Baking Powder – to make your own, sift together 1 tablespoon baking soda, 1 tablespoon cornstarch and 2 parts cream of tartar.
• Beans – to make them more digestible, soak dried beans in a solution of 4 cups water and ½ cup baking soda.
• Chicken – to easily remove feathers and clean, boil the chicken in a pot of water mixed with 1 teaspoon baking soda.
• Eggs – to make fluffier, add ½ teaspoon of baking soda to three eggs.
• Fish – to reduce the fishy smell, soak raw fish in 2 cups water and ¼ cup baking soda for 1-3 hours in the refrigerator.
• Fruits & Vegetables – to clean, wash them in a sink of water mixed with 1 cup of baking soda.
• Meat – to tenderize, rub meat with baking soda and allow it to sit for 2-3 hours in the refrigerator. Rinse before cooking.
• Sports Drinks – to make your own, dissolve 1 teaspoon of baking, 1 teaspoon of salt, 4 tablespoons of sugar and 1 package of Kool-Aid in 2 quarts of warm water. Cool and drink to replace electrolytes which help you to absorb more water.
• Tea – to eliminate bitterness and cloudiness, add a pinch of baking soda to a gallon of freshly brewed tea.
• Tomatoes – to reduce acid, sprinkle them with a pinch of baking soda.
• Wild Game – to reduce the gamey flavor, soak it in a solution of 4 cups water and ½ cup baking soda.
GARDEN (also see "OUTDOORS" • "BUGS"):
• Flowers – to keep cut flowers fresh, add 1 teaspoon to the water.
• Gardens – to keep rabbits out, sprinkle garden beds with baking soda.
• Tomatoes – to sweeten, sprinkle baking soda on the soil around the plants.
HEALTH
• Acne - helps clear
• Alkalizes the body
• Antiperspirant – to make your own, apply baking soda with a powder puff under arms.
• Bee Stings – to sooth the pain and draw out the stinger, apply a paste of baking soda and water to the affected area.
• Bites - Insects
• Breath – to freshen, gargle with 2 ounces of water mixed with ½ teaspoon baking soda.
• Bug Bites – to relieve itching, make a thick paste using water and baking soda. Apply paste to the bite.
• Canker Sore – to relive pain, mix ½ teaspoon of baking soda, a pinch of salt in 1 cup of water. Gargle.
• Chicken Pox – to relieve itching, add ½ cup baking soda to a lukewarm bath.
• Colds – to relieve stuffy head and nose, use vapor disks in your shower made with 2 cups baking soda, 20 drops of eucalyptus essential oil. Slowly add water to make a thick putty. Divide into muffin tins and allow them to air dry for 24 hours.
• Combs & Brushes – to clean, soak them in a solution made of 4 cups hot water and ½ cup baking soda. Soak for 1-2 hours then rinse clean.
• Dandruff – to control, massage your wet scalp with a ¼ - ½ cup of baking soda. Repeat for two weeks.
• Dentures and Retainers – to clean, soak them in 1 cup warm water and 3 tablespoons baking soda.
• Detox – to relieve aches and pains, mix 1 cup baking soda and 1 cup apple cider vinegar in a warm tub of water.
• Feet – to relieve aching feet, add 3 tablespoons of baking soda to a tub of warm water.
• Feet - Foot bath for a Pedicure•clean
• Gout - Helps symptoms
• Heartburn•GERD Relief – to relieve, drink 4 ounces of water mixed with 1 teaspoon baking soda.
• Heavy Metals - Absorbs
• Itch Soother (for bug bites)
• Jellyfish Sting – to sooth pain, apply a thick paste of baking soda and water to the affected area.
• Kidney's - Improves Kidney function
• Kidney's - May prevent Kidney Stones
• Mouthwash – to make your own, mix 2 teaspoons baking soda, 1/8 teaspoon salt, a drop of two of peppermint in 1 quart of water. Gargle.
• pH Control & Balance
• Poison Ivy – to relieve itching, make a thin paste using water and baking soda. Gently apply to affected area.
• Radiation - absorbs
• Shoes – to remove odors, sprinkle baking soda in your shoes
• Splinter – to remove, soak affected area in a small glass of water containing 1 tablespoon baking soda. Repeat twice a day until the splinter works its way out.
• Split Ends – to resist, add 1 teaspoon of baking soda for every 6 ounces of conditioner.
• Stuffy Nose – to clear, add 1 teaspoon to vaporizer.
• Sunburn – to relieve pain, make a thin paste using water and baking soda. Gently apply to the burned area.
• Sunburn – to relieve pain, soak in a bath tub full of lukewarm water and a ½ cup baking soda. Air dry.
• Toothpaste - To Clean - Make a paste using Baking Soda, Coconut Oil, Melaleuca•Tea Tree Oil (therapeutic grade ONLY like doTerra - http://MyDoTerra.com/SarongGoddess) & flavor of your choice (I LOVE Peppermint [& STRONG] to refresh though at night I do not add a flavor as I don't want to wake my mouth up - just get the healing properties of the Melaleuca)
• Toothpaste - To Clean - Make a paste using baking soda and peroxide.
• Teeth - Whitener – Mix ½ teaspoon baking soda with 1 crushed, ripe strawberry. Apply the mixture to your teeth and allow it to remain for 5 minutes. Brush teeth and rinse.
• Toothbrushes – to clean, soak overnight in a mixture of ¼ cup water and ¼ cup baking soda. Rinse.
• Ulcer – to relieve pain, dissolve 1-2 teaspoons of baking soda in 1 cup water and drink.
• Windburns – to relieve, apply a thin paste of baking soda and water to the area
KIDS•BABIES
• Balloons – to blow up, fill about ½ of a balloon with baking using a funnel. Fill about 1/3 of a water bottle (16.9oz) with vinegar. Carefully cover the top of the bottle with the balloon making sure not to spill the baking soda into the bottle. Lift the balloon to pour the baking soda into the vinegar.
• Clay – to make your own, mix 1 cup cornstarch, 2 cups baking soda and 1 ¼ cups water. Knead until well mixed. Related Post: Garden Stakes made with Clay
• Cradle Cap – to loosen and remove, wash infants hair/scalp with a watery mixture of baking soda and water.
• Diaper Rash – to relieve rash, put a couple tablespoons of baking soda in their bathwater.
KITCHEN
• Baby Bottles – to clean and deodorize, wash bottles in a sink full of hot water and ½ cup baking soda.
• Cast Iron – to clean, sprinkle with baking soda and scrub with a rag. Rinse and season.
• Coffee Maker – to clean, add ¼ cup baking soda to a pot of water. Run the water through a complete brewing cycle.
• Coffee Stains – to remove from mugs, sprinkle baking soda and fill with hot water. Let it soak until the water is cool. Empty and sprinkle with a little more baking soda and scrub clean.
• Dish clothes – to remove the smell, soak dish clothes in 2 cups water and 1 cup baking soda.
• Dishwasher – to clean and deodorize, sprinkle the bottom with 1 cup baking soda and run it through a full cycle using hot water. Then leave the door open for a few hours to dry out.
• Dishwasher – for cleaner dishes, add a tablespoon of baking soda to your dishwasher.
• Drains – to keep them flowing freely and smelling fresh, clean them every other month.
• Drains – to unclog, remove as much of the standing water as possible. Pour 1 cup baking soda into the drain then pour 1 cup hot vinegar. Allow it to do its magic for 10-15 minutes and then run the hot water for a few minutes.
• Food Storage Containers – to remove odors, sprinkle with baking soda and allow them to sit covered for 24-48 hours. Wash in a sink of water mixed with ½ cup baking soda.
• Odor Remover - Hands - Wash hands with baking soda.
• Oven – to clean, mix 1 cup warm water and 1 tablespoon baking soda scrub the inside of the oven and rinse clean.
• Pots & Pans – to remove burnt on food, fill pan with water and ¼ cup baking soda. Boil for 10-15 minutes and wash clean.
• Pots & Pans – to remove grease, scrub pans with baking soda.
• Refrigerator – to clean and deodorize, make a cleaning solution using 4 cups water and ¼ cup baking soda.
• Refrigerator – to remove odors, place an open box of baking soda in the refrigerator.
• Stove – to clean a glass top stove, make a paste using baking soda and water. Apply the mixture to the stove top scrubbing away the mess. Rinse with clean water.
LAUNDRY
• Detergent – learn to make your own, follow the recipe Homemade Powdered Laundry Detergent. This is amazing stuff!
• Diapers – to clean and deodorize, add ½ cup of baking soda to the washer.
• Diaper Pail – to deodorize, sprinkle baking soda in the bottom.
• Laundry – to boost your detergents cleaning power and brighten clothes, add 1/4 cup to your wash.
• Line Drying - to keep clothes from being stiff, add baking soda to your washer.
• Skunk – to remove odors from clothing, soak clothing in a bucket of warm water and 1 cup of baking soda.
MISCELLANEOUS:
• Ashtrays – to prevent smoldering, sprinkle baking soda in your ashtrays
• Ashtrays – to reduce odors, sprinkle baking soda in your ashtrays
• Battery – to keep it from corroding, every couple of months wipe the terminals with a paste made of baking soda and water. Remove with a clean, dry rag.
• Fires•Fire Extinguisher – to put out a small grease fire, pour baking soda on it.
• Interior– to freshen, fill ashtrays with baking soda
• Paint Brushes – to restore stiff brushes, mix ½ gallon of water, ¼ cup vinegar and 1 cup baking soda in a sauce pan. Place paint brushes in the pan and bring them to a boil.
• Shoes - Cleaner
• Walls – to fill nail holes, mix baking soda with white toothpaste. Fill the holes and allow to dry.
OUTDOORS (also see "GARDEN" • "BUGS"):
• Concrete – to clean off grease, sprinkle on the spot and scrub using a hard bristle brush. Rinse clean. Repeat as needed.
• Grills – to clean, sprinkle a damp brush with baking soda, scrub, allow to sit for 24 hours and rinse.
• Patio Cushions – to store for winter, place cushions in a large plastic bag and sprinkle with baking soda. Seal bag and store.
• Sidewalks – to remove ice, sprinkle with baking soda.
• Sidewalks and Driveways – to remove weeds from the cracks, sprinkle them baking soda.
PETS
• Dogs – to deodorize fur, brush their coat with baking soda.
• Dogs & Cats – to clean their teeth, dip a damp toothbrush into baking soda and brush away the tarter.
• Dogs & Cats – to deter bugs from getting into their food bowls, sprinkle baking soda around their bowls.
• Litter Box – to absorb odor, sprinkle the litter with baking soda.
• Skunk – to remove odors, bathe in a tub of warm water and 2 cups baking soda.
• Skunk – to remove odors from clothing, soak clothing in a bucket of warm water and 1 cup of baking soda.
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LIST - ALPHABETICAL:
• Air Freshener – to make your own, mix a cup of baking soda with a few drops of essential oil. Place mixture in a small bowl.
• Antiperspirant – to make your own, apply baking soda with a powder puff under arms.
• Ants – to rid your home, sprinkle baking soda along their paths.
• Ashtrays – to prevent smoldering, sprinkle baking soda in your ashtrays
• Ashtrays – to reduce odors, sprinkle baking soda in your ashtrays
• Baby Bottles – to clean and deodorize, wash bottles in a sink full of hot water and ½ cup baking soda.
• Baking Powder – to make your own, sift together 1 tablespoon baking soda, 1 tablespoon cornstarch and 2 parts cream of tartar.
• Balloons – to blow up, fill about ½ of a balloon with baking using a funnel. Fill about 1/3 of a water bottle (16.9oz) with vinegar. Carefully cover the top of the bottle with the balloon making sure not to spill the baking soda into the bottle. Lift the balloon to pour the baking soda into the vinegar.
• Battery – to keep it from corroding, every couple of months wipe the terminals with a paste made of baking soda and water. Remove with a clean, dry rag.
• Battery – to keep it from corroding, every couple of months wipe the terminals with a paste made of baking soda and water. Remove with a clean, dry rag.
• Beans – to make them more digestible, soak dried beans in a solution of 4 cups water and ½ cup baking soda.
• Bee Stings – to sooth the pain and draw out the stinger, apply a paste of baking soda and water to the affected area.
• Breath – to freshen, gargle with 2 ounces of water mixed with ½ teaspoon baking soda.
• Bug Bites – to relieve itching, make a thick paste using water and baking soda. Apply paste to the bite.
• Canker Sore – to relive pain, mix ½ teaspoon of baking soda, a pinch of salt in 1 cup of water. Gargle.
• Carpets – to clean, sprinkle with baking soda and gently brush it in. Allow it to sit overnight then vacuum.
• Cast Iron – to clean, sprinkle with baking soda and scrub with a rag. Rinse and season.
• Chicken – to easily remove feathers and clean, boil the chicken in a pot of water mixed with 1 teaspoon baking soda.
• Chicken Pox – to relieve itching, add ½ cup baking soda to a lukewarm bath.
• Chrome – to polish, make a paste using baking soda and water. Buff with paste and rinse clean.
• Clay – to make your own, mix 1 cup cornstarch, 2 cups baking soda and 1 ¼ cups water. Knead until well mixed. Related Post: Garden Stakes made with Clay
• Cock Roaches – to rid your home, sprinkle around windows and under sinks.
• Coffee Maker – to clean, add ¼ cup baking soda to a pot of water. Run the water through a complete brewing cycle.
• Coffee Stains – to remove from mugs, sprinkle baking soda and fill with hot water. Let it soak until the water is cool. Empty and sprinkle with a little more baking soda and scrub clean.
• Colds – to relieve stuffy head and nose, use vapor disks in your shower made with 2 cups baking soda, 20 drops of eucalyptus essential oil. Slowly add water to make a thick putty. Divide into muffin tins and allow them to air dry for 24 hours.
• Combs & Brushes – to clean, soak them in a solution made of 4 cups hot water and ½ cup baking soda. Soak for 1-2 hours then rinse clean.
• Concrete – to clean off grease, sprinkle on the spot and scrub using a hard bristle brush. Rinse clean. Repeat as needed.
• Cradle Cap – to loosen and remove, wash infants hair/scalp with a watery mixture of baking soda and water.
• Dandruff – to control, massage your wet scalp with a ¼ - ½ cup of baking soda. Repeat for two weeks.
• Dentures and Retainers – to clean, soak them in 1 cup warm water and 3 tablespoons baking soda.
• Detergent – learn to make your own, follow the recipe Homemade Powdered Laundry Detergent. This is amazing stuff!
• Detox – to relieve aches and pains, mix 1 cup baking soda and 1 cup apple cider vinegar in a warm tub of water.
• Diaper Pail – to deodorize, sprinkle baking soda in the bottom.
• Diaper Rash – to relieve rash, put a couple tablespoons of baking soda in their bathwater.
• Diapers – to clean and deodorize, add ½ cup of baking soda to the washer.
• Dish clothes – to remove the smell, soak dish clothes in 2 cups water and 1 cup baking soda.
• Dishwasher – for cleaner dishes, add a tablespoon of baking soda to your dishwasher.
• Dishwasher – to clean and deodorize, sprinkle the bottom with 1 cup baking soda and run it through a full cycle using hot water. Then leave the door open for a few hours to dry out.
• Dogs – to deodorize fur, brush their coat with baking soda.
• Dogs & Cats – to clean their teeth, dip a damp toothbrush into baking soda and brush away the tarter.
• Dogs & Cats – to deter bugs from getting into their food bowls, sprinkle baking soda around their bowls.
• Drains – to keep them flowing freely and smelling fresh, clean them every other month.
• Drains – to keep them flowing freely and smelling fresh, clean them every other month.
• Drains – to unclog, remove as much of the standing water as possible. Pour 1 cup baking soda into the drain then pour 1 cup hot vinegar. Allow it to do its magic for 10-15 minutes and then run the hot water for a few minutes.
• Drains – to unclog, remove as much of the standing water as possible. Pour 1 cup baking soda into the drain then pour 1 cup hot vinegar. Allow it to do its magic for 10-15 minutes and then run the hot water for a few minutes.
• Eggs – to make fluffier, add ½ teaspoon of baking soda to three eggs.
• Face Scrub – for a soft, smooth face, make a paste using 1 part baking soda, 2 parts ground oatmeal and water. Gently rub you face with the paste, leave on for a few minutes and then rinse.
• Feet – to relieve aching feet, add 3 tablespoons of baking soda to a tub of warm water.
• Fireplace – to freshen, remove ashes then place a container of baking soda in the fireplace.
• Fires – to put out a small grease fire, pour baking soda on it.
• Fish – to reduce the fishy smell, soak raw fish in 2 cups water and ¼ cup baking soda for 1-3 hours in the refrigerator.
• Floors – to brighten and clean, in a bucket of warm water dissolve ½ cup baking soda. Rinse.
• Flowers – to keep cut flowers fresh, add 1 teaspoon to the water.
• Food Storage Containers – to remove odors, sprinkle with baking soda and allow them to sit covered for 24-48 hours. Wash in a sink of water mixed with ½ cup baking soda.
• Fruits & Vegetables – to clean, wash them in a sink of water mixed with 1 cup of baking soda.
• Garbage Cans – to clean, make a thin paste using baking soda and water. Scrub the garbage can and rinse.
• Garbage Cans – to deodorize, sprinkle baking soda in the bottom.
• Gardens – to keep rabbits out, sprinkle garden beds with baking soda.
• Grills – to clean, sprinkle a damp brush with baking soda, scrub, allow to sit for 24 hours and rinse.
• Hair – to keep hair healthy, add 1 teaspoon of baking to every 6 ounces of conditioner.
• Hair – to remove chemical build up and soften, mix 1 teaspoon baking soda to 6 ounces shampoo
• Hamper – to freshen, sprinkle the bottom with baking soda.
• Hands – to remove odors, wash hands with baking soda.
• Heartburn – to relieve, drink 4 ounces of water mixed with 1 teaspoon baking soda.
• Interior– to freshen, fill ashtrays with baking soda
• Interior– to freshen, fill ashtrays with baking soda
• Jellyfish Sting – to sooth pain, apply a thick paste of baking soda and water to the affected area.
• Laundry – to boost your detergents cleaning power and brighten clothes, add 1/4 cup to your wash.
• Line Drying - to keep clothes from being stiff, add baking soda to your washer.
• Litter Box – to absorb odor, sprinkle the litter with baking soda.
• Marble – to clean, make a cleaning solution using 4 cups warm water and 3 tablespoons baking soda. Pour solution in a spray bottle.
• Meat – to tenderize, rub meat with baking soda and allow it to sit for 2-3 hours in the refrigerator. Rinse before cooking.
• Mouthwash – to make your own, mix 2 teaspoons baking soda, 1/8 teaspoon salt, a drop of two of peppermint in 1 quart of water. Gargle.
• Oven – to clean, mix 1 cup warm water and 1 tablespoon baking soda scrub the inside of the oven and rinse clean.
• Paint Brushes – to restore stiff brushes, mix ½ gallon of water, ¼ cup vinegar and 1 cup baking soda in a sauce pan. Place paint brushes in the pan and bring them to a boil.
• Patio Cushions – to store for winter, place cushions in a large plastic bag and sprinkle with baking soda. Seal bag and store.
• Poison Ivy – to relieve itching, make a thin paste using water and baking soda. Gently apply to affected area.
• Pots & Pans – to remove burnt on food, fill pan with water and ¼ cup baking soda. Boil for 10-15 minutes and wash clean.
• Pots & Pans – to remove grease, scrub pans with baking soda.
• Refrigerator – to clean and deodorize, make a cleaning solution using 4 cups water and ¼ cup baking soda.
• Refrigerator – to remove odors, place an open box of baking soda in the refrigerator.
• Rugs – to freshen, sprinkle with baking soda, let sit overnight. Shake.
• Shoes – to clean, make a thin paste using baking soda and water. Rub the paste on the shoe with a clean cloth. Rinse.
• Shoes – to remove odors, sprinkle baking soda in your shoes
• Shower Curtains – to clean and remove mildew, soak them in 1 gallon warm water and 1 cup baking soda. Allow them to soak overnight, rinse and hang to dry.
• Sidewalks – to remove ice, sprinkle with baking soda.
• Sidewalks and Driveways – to remove weeds from the cracks, sprinkle them baking soda.
• Silver – to clean smooth surface silver, place the silver in an aluminum foil pan, add enough boiling water to cover the silver and 4-5 tablespoons baking soda. Let it sit for 1-2 hours. Rinse and polish with a clean dry cloth.
• Silver – to shine, mix 3 parts baking soda with one part water. Buff silver with the paste and rinse.
• Sinks, tubs and showers – to scrub, mix ¼ cup baking soda with 1 tablespoon liquid dish soap. Use as you would any scouring powder.
• Skin – to exfoliate, make a paste using 3 parts baking soda and on part water. Gently apply with your fingers using a circular motion, rinse
• Skin – to soften, add 1 cup of baking soda to your bathwater.
• Skunk – to remove odors from clothing, soak clothing in a bucket of warm water and 1 cup of baking soda.
• Skunk – to remove odors from clothing, soak clothing in a bucket of warm water and 1 cup of baking soda.
• Skunk – to remove odors, bathe in a tub of warm water and 2 cups baking soda.
• Splinter – to remove, soak affected area in a small glass of water containing 1 tablespoon baking soda. Repeat twice a day until the splinter works its way out.
• Split Ends – to resist, add 1 teaspoon of baking soda for every 6 ounces of conditioner.
• Sports Drinks – to make your own, dissolve 1 teaspoon of baking, 1 teaspoon of salt, 4 tablespoons of sugar and 1 package of Kool-Aid in 2 quarts of warm water. Cool and drink to replace electrolytes which help you to absorb more water.
• Stainless Steel – to polish and clean, make a paste using baking soda and water. Buff with paste and rinse clean.
• Stove – to clean a glass top stove, make a paste using baking soda and water. Apply the mixture to the stove top scrubbing away the mess. Rinse with clean water.
• Stuffy Nose – to clear, add 1 teaspoon to vaporizer.
• Sunburn – to relieve pain, make a thin paste using water and baking soda. Gently apply to the burned area.
• Sunburn – to relieve pain, soak in a bath tub full of lukewarm water and a ½ cup baking soda. Air dry.
• Tea – to eliminate bitterness and cloudiness, add a pinch of baking soda to a gallon of freshly brewed tea.
• Teeth – to clean, make a paste using baking soda and peroxide.
• Teeth – to whiten, mix ½ teaspoon baking soda with 1 crushed, ripe strawberry. Apply the mixture to your teeth and allow it to remain for 5 minutes. Brush teeth and rinse.
• Toilet – to clean and absorb odors, add a cup of baking soda to the bowl and let it sit for an hour. Clean with a toilet brush and flush.
• Tomatoes – to reduce acid, sprinkle them with a pinch of baking soda.
• Tomatoes – to sweeten, sprinkle baking soda on the soil around the plants.
• Toothbrushes – to clean, soak overnight in a mixture of ¼ cup water and ¼ cup baking soda. Rinse.
• Toothbrushes – to clean, soak overnight in a mixture of ¼ cup water and ¼ cup baking soda. Rinse.
• Ulcer – to relieve pain, dissolve 1-2 teaspoons of baking soda in 1 cup water and drink.
• Upholstery – to clean, sprinkle with baking soda and gently brush it in. Allow it to sit overnight, then vacuum.
• Vacuum Cleaner – to freshen, vacuum up a ½ cup of baking soda.
• Walls – to fill nail holes, mix baking soda with white toothpaste. Fill the holes and allow to dry.
• Water Rings – to remove from wood furniture, make a paste using baking soda and toothpaste (not the gel kind). Using a soft cloth dipped in the mixture rub the spot.
• Wild Game – to reduce the gamey flavor, soak it in a solution of 4 cups water and ½ cup baking soda.
• Wind burns – to relieve, apply a thin paste of baking soda and water to the area
• Windshield – to repel rain, wipe your windshield with a solution of 2 cups water and 1 cup baking soda.](https://photos.smugmug.com/2Make/HouseholdHints/i-6QrW3VR/0/68f60f36/S/381850_10151225203707436_494112440_n-S.jpg)