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1. Take your bananas apart when you get home from the store. If you leave them connected at the stem, they ripen faster. 2. Store your opened chunks of cheese in aluminum foil. It will stay fresh much longer and not mold! 3. Peppers with 3 bumps on the bottom are sweeter and better for eating. Peppers with 4 bumps on the bottom are firmer and better for cooking. 4. Add a teaspoon of water when frying ground beef. It will help pull the grease away from the meat while cooking. 5. To really make scrambled eggs or omelets rich add a couple of spoonfuls of sour cream, cream cheese, or heavy cream in and then beat them up. 6. For a cool brownie treat, make brownies as directed. Melt Andes mints in double broiler and pour over warm brownies. Let set for a wonderful minty frosting. 7. Add garlic immediately to a recipe if you want a light taste of garlic and at the end of the recipe if your want a stronger taste of garlic. 8. Leftover snickers bars from Halloween make a delicious dessert. Simply chop them up with the food chopper. Peel, core and slice a few apples. Place them in a baking dish and sprinkle the chopped candy bars over the apples. Bake at 350 for 15 minutes!!! Serve alone or with vanilla ice cream. Yummm! 9. Reheat Pizza Heat up leftover pizza in a nonstick skillet on top of the stove, set heat to med-low and heat till warm. This keeps the crust crispy. No soggy micro pizza. I saw this on the cooking channel and it really works. 10. Easy Deviled Eggs Put cooked egg yolks in a zip lock bag. Seal, mash till they are all broken up. Add remainder of ingredients, reseal, keep mashing it up mixing thoroughly, cut the tip of the baggy, squeeze mixture into egg. Just throw bag away when done easy clean up. 11. Expanding Frosting When you buy a container of cake frosting from the store, whip it with your mixer for a few minutes. You can double it in size. You get to frost more cake/cupcakes with the same amount. You also eat less sugar and calories per serving. 12. Reheating refrigerated bread To warm biscuits, pancakes, or muffins that were refrigerated, place them in a microwave with a cup of water. The increased moisture will keep the food moist and help it reheat faster. 13. Newspaper weeds away Start putting in your plants, work the nutrients in your soil. Wet newspapers, put layers around the plants overlapping as you go. Cover with mulch and forget about weeds. Weeds will get through some gardening plastic they will not get through wet newspapers. 14. Broken Glass Use a wet cotton ball or Q-tip to pick up the small shards of glass you can't see easily. 15. No More Mosquitoes Place a dryer sheet in your pocket. It will keep the mosquitoes away. 16. Squirrel Away! To keep squirrels from eating your plants, sprinkle your plants with cayenne pepper. The cayenne pepper doesn't hurt the plant and the squirrels won't come near it. 17. Flexible vacuum To get something out of a heat register or under the fridge add an empty paper towel roll or empty gift wrap roll to your vacuum. It can be bent or flattened to get in narrow openings. 18. Reducing Static Cling Pin a small safety pin to the seam of your slip and you will not have a clingy skirt or dress. Same thing works with slacks that cling when wearing panty hose. Place pin in seam of slacks and ... guess what! ... static is gone. 19. Measuring Cups Before you pour sticky substances into a measuring cup, fill with hot water. Dump out the hot water, but don't dry cup. Next, add your ingredient, such as peanut butter, and watch how easily it comes right out. (Or spray the measuring cup or spoon with Pam before using) 20. Foggy Windshield? Hate foggy windshields? Buy a chalkboard eraser and keep it in the glove box of your car When the windows fog, rub with the eraser! Works better than a cloth! 21. Re-opening envelopes If you seal an envelope and then realize you forgot to include something inside, just place your sealed envelope in the freezer for an hour or two. Viola! It unseals easily. 22. Conditioner Use your hair conditioner to shave your legs. It's cheaper than shaving cream and leaves your legs really smooth. It's also a great way to use up the conditioner you bought but didn't like when you tried it in your hair. 23. Goodbye Fruit Flies To get rid of pesky fruit flies, take a small glass, fill it 1/2' with Apple Cider Vinegar and 2 drops of dish washing liquid; mix well. You will find those flies drawn to the cup and gone forever! 24. Get Rid of Ants Put small piles of cornmeal where you see ants. They eat it, take it 'home,' can't digest it so it kills them. It may take a week or so, especially if it rains, but it works and you don't have the worry about pets or small children being harmed! 25. Dryer Filter Even if you are very diligent about cleaning the lint filter in your dryer it still may be causing you a problem. If you use dryer sheets a waxy build up could be accumulating on the filter causing your dryer to over heat. The solution to this is to clean your filter with with a toothbrush and hot soapy water every 6 months. CLEANING TIPS http://www.theidearoom.net/2015/12/cleaning-tips-and-tricks.html .

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. @@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@ 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.

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 – 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. 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 • 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. • 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. • Heartburn – to relieve, drink 4 ounces of water mixed with 1 teaspoon baking soda. • Jellyfish Sting – to sooth pain, apply a thick paste of baking soda and water to the affected area. • 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. • Poison Ivy – to relieve itching, make a thin paste using water and baking soda. Gently apply to affected area. • 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. • 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. • 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. • Wind burns – to relieve, apply a thin paste of baking soda and water to the area KIDS • 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. • Hands – to remove odors, 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 – 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. • 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. @@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@ 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. .