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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 .
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3-4 Tbsp of vanilla extract
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1/4 Cup lemon juice.
Fill bottle with water.
Shake & it's ready to use.
Spray on yourself.

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  • USES FOR VINEGAR:
http://FlusterBuster.com/2013/04/vinegar-uses-143-uses.html
http://Versatilevinegar.org/usesandtips.html
http://VinegarTips.com/scripts/pageViewSec.asp?id=7
http://Crozetgazette.com/2013/03/christinas-household-hints-white-vinegar

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

    USES FOR VINEGAR: http://FlusterBuster.com/2013/04/vinegar-uses-143-uses.html http://Versatilevinegar.org/usesandtips.html http://VinegarTips.com/scripts/pageViewSec.asp?id=7 http://Crozetgazette.com/2013/03/christinas-household-hints-white-vinegar 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. @@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@ 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. @@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@ 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.. @@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@ 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. @@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@ 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. @@@@@@@@@@@@@@ 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 @@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@ 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). @@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@ 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. @@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@ WAX BUILD UP: @@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@ 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. @@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@ 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. @@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@ 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

  • TOILET BOWL CLEANER
Vinegar, Baking Soda & ___

    TOILET BOWL CLEANER Vinegar, Baking Soda & ___

  • Vinegar: Remove Stickers, Labels and Price Tags

How to do it: Soak a cloth in vinegar and press to sticker for several minutes. Lift and the sticker should peel easily away.

    Vinegar: Remove Stickers, Labels and Price Tags How to do it: Soak a cloth in vinegar and press to sticker for several minutes. Lift and the sticker should peel easily away.

  • USES FOR LEMON JUICE, COCONUT OIL, APPLE CIDER VINEGAR, WHITE VINEGAR, BAKING SODA, CASTILLE SOAP, CASTOR OIL - for the House, Personal Care•Beauty & Dietary & Medicinal.

    USES FOR LEMON JUICE, COCONUT OIL, APPLE CIDER VINEGAR, WHITE VINEGAR, BAKING SODA, CASTILLE SOAP, CASTOR OIL - for the House, Personal Care•Beauty & Dietary & Medicinal.

  • 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.

    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.


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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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    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. .

  • HYDROGEN PEROXIDE

Here’s a list of the many benefits of Hydrogen Peroxide!

1. Take one capful (the little white cap that comes with the bottle) and hold in your mouth for 10 minutes daily, then spit it out. No more canker sores and your teeth will be whiter without expensive pastes. Use it instead of mouthwash. (Small print says mouth wash and gargle right on the bottle).

2. Let your toothbrushes soak in a cup of “Peroxide” to keep them free of germs.

3. Clean your counters with peroxide to kill germs and leave a fresh smell. Simply put a little on your dishrag when you wipe, or spray it on the counters.

4. After rinsing off your wooden cutting board, pour peroxide on it to kill salmonella and other bacteria.

5. One man reports, “I had a fungus on my feet for years - until I sprayed a 50/50 mixture of peroxide and water on them (especially the toes) every night and let dry. All gone.”

6. Soak any infections or cuts in 3% peroxide for five to ten minutes several times a day. A nurse reports that she has seen gangrene that would not heal with any medicine, but was healed by soaking in peroxide.

7. Fill a spray bottle with a 50/50 mixture of peroxide and water and keep it in every bathroom to disinfect without harming your septic system like bleach or most other disinfectants will.

8. Tilt your head back and spray into nostrils with your 50/50 mixture whenever you have a cold, or plugged sinuses. It will bubble and help to kill the bacteria. Hold for a few minutes then blow your nose into a tissue.

9. If you have a terrible toothache and cannot get to a dentist right away, put a capful of 3% peroxide into your mouth and hold it for ten minutes several times a day. The pain will lessen greatly.

10. If you like a natural look to your hair, spray the 50/50 solution on your wet hair after a shower and comb it through. You will not have the peroxide burnt blonde hair like the hair dye packages, but more natural highlights if your hair is a light brown, reddish, or dirty blonde. It also lightens gradually so it’s not a drastic change.

11. Put half of a bottle of peroxide in your bath to help rid boils, fungus, or other skin infections.

12. You can also add a cup of peroxide instead of bleach to a load of whites in your laundry to whiten them. If there are protein stains on clothing, pour it directly on the spot, let it sit for a minute, then rub it and rinse with water. Repeat if necessary.

13. I use peroxide to clean my mirrors with, and there is no smearing which is why I love it so much for this.

14. Use 3% Hydrogen peroxide for removing blood stains – especially if they are fairly fresh. Pour directly on the soiled spot, let it sit for a minute, then rub it and rinse with cold water. Repeat if necessary. It is a great bleaching agent for stubborn stains on white clothes. Combine ½ c. hydrogen peroxide and 1 t. ammonia for a great stain removal combination.

15. Use hydrogen peroxide to bleach delicate items such as wool or wool blends. Soak them overnight in a solution of one part 3% hydrogen peroxide to eight parts cold water. Launder according to care instructions.

*Also, if you have a dog that you need to get to vomit (like if they ate a bunch of chocolate), make them swallow hydrogen peroxide. Give it to them a few teaspoons at a time.*

    HYDROGEN PEROXIDE Here’s a list of the many benefits of Hydrogen Peroxide! 1. Take one capful (the little white cap that comes with the bottle) and hold in your mouth for 10 minutes daily, then spit it out. No more canker sores and your teeth will be whiter without expensive pastes. Use it instead of mouthwash. (Small print says mouth wash and gargle right on the bottle). 2. Let your toothbrushes soak in a cup of “Peroxide” to keep them free of germs. 3. Clean your counters with peroxide to kill germs and leave a fresh smell. Simply put a little on your dishrag when you wipe, or spray it on the counters. 4. After rinsing off your wooden cutting board, pour peroxide on it to kill salmonella and other bacteria. 5. One man reports, “I had a fungus on my feet for years - until I sprayed a 50/50 mixture of peroxide and water on them (especially the toes) every night and let dry. All gone.” 6. Soak any infections or cuts in 3% peroxide for five to ten minutes several times a day. A nurse reports that she has seen gangrene that would not heal with any medicine, but was healed by soaking in peroxide. 7. Fill a spray bottle with a 50/50 mixture of peroxide and water and keep it in every bathroom to disinfect without harming your septic system like bleach or most other disinfectants will. 8. Tilt your head back and spray into nostrils with your 50/50 mixture whenever you have a cold, or plugged sinuses. It will bubble and help to kill the bacteria. Hold for a few minutes then blow your nose into a tissue. 9. If you have a terrible toothache and cannot get to a dentist right away, put a capful of 3% peroxide into your mouth and hold it for ten minutes several times a day. The pain will lessen greatly. 10. If you like a natural look to your hair, spray the 50/50 solution on your wet hair after a shower and comb it through. You will not have the peroxide burnt blonde hair like the hair dye packages, but more natural highlights if your hair is a light brown, reddish, or dirty blonde. It also lightens gradually so it’s not a drastic change. 11. Put half of a bottle of peroxide in your bath to help rid boils, fungus, or other skin infections. 12. You can also add a cup of peroxide instead of bleach to a load of whites in your laundry to whiten them. If there are protein stains on clothing, pour it directly on the spot, let it sit for a minute, then rub it and rinse with water. Repeat if necessary. 13. I use peroxide to clean my mirrors with, and there is no smearing which is why I love it so much for this. 14. Use 3% Hydrogen peroxide for removing blood stains – especially if they are fairly fresh. Pour directly on the soiled spot, let it sit for a minute, then rub it and rinse with cold water. Repeat if necessary. It is a great bleaching agent for stubborn stains on white clothes. Combine ½ c. hydrogen peroxide and 1 t. ammonia for a great stain removal combination. 15. Use hydrogen peroxide to bleach delicate items such as wool or wool blends. Soak them overnight in a solution of one part 3% hydrogen peroxide to eight parts cold water. Launder according to care instructions. *Also, if you have a dog that you need to get to vomit (like if they ate a bunch of chocolate), make them swallow hydrogen peroxide. Give it to them a few teaspoons at a time.*

  • Lemon Juice: Disinfect and Clean a Cutting Board

How to do it: Scrub the cut side of a lemon along the board. Let sit for 20 minutes and rinse with hot water.

    Lemon Juice: Disinfect and Clean a Cutting Board How to do it: Scrub the cut side of a lemon along the board. Let sit for 20 minutes and rinse with hot water.

  • LEMONS
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1. Freshen the Fridge

Remove refrigerator odors with ease. Dab lemon juice on a cotton ball or sponge and leave it in the fridge for several hours. Make sure to toss out any malodorous items that might be causing the bad smell.

2. High Blood Pressure

Lemon contains potassium which controls high blood pressure and reduces the effect of nausea and dizziness.

3. Prevent Cauliflower From Turning Brown

Cauliflower tend to turn brown with even the slightest cooking. You can make sure the white vegetables stay white by squeezing a teaspoon of fresh lemon juice on them before heating.

4. Mental Health

Lemon water can also prep up your mood and relieve you from depression and stress. Long distance walkers and world travelers as well as explorers look upon the lemon as a Godsend. When fatigue begins, a lemon is sucked through a hole in the top. Quick acting medicine it is, giving almost unbelievable refreshments.

5. Refresh Cutting Boards

No wonder your kitchen cutting board smells! After all, you use it to chop onions, crush garlic, and prepare fish. To get rid of the smell and help sanitize the cutting board, rub it all over with the cut side of half a lemon or wash it in undiluted juice straight from the bottle.

6. Respiratory Problems

Lemon water can reduce phlegm; and can also help you breathe properly and aids a person suffering with asthma.

7. Treating Arthritis and Rheumatism

Lemon is a diuretic – assists in the production of urine which helps you to reduce inflammation by flushing out toxins and bacteria while also giving you relief from arthritis and rheumatism.

8. Prevents Kidney Stones

Regular consumption of the refreshing drink — or even lemon juice mixed with water — may increase the production of urinary citrate, a chemical in the urine that prevents the formation of crystals that may build up into kidney stones.

9. Keep Insects Out of the Kitchen

You don’t need insecticides or ant traps to ant-proof your kitchen. Just give it the lemon treatment. First squirt some lemon juice on door thresholds and windowsills. Then squeeze lemon juice into any holes or cracks where the ants are getting in. Finally, scatter small slices of lemon peel around the outdoor entrance. The ants will get the message that they aren’t welcome. Lemons are also effective against roaches and fleas: Simply mix the juice of 4 lemons (along with the rinds) with 1/2 gallon (2 liters) water and wash your floors with it; then watch the fleas and roaches flee. They hate the smell.

10. Anti-Aging

Lemon water reduces the production of free radicals which are responsible for aging skin and skin damage. Lemon water is calorie free and an antioxidant.

11. Fruit and Vegetable Wash

You never know what kind of pesticides or dirt may be lurking on the skin of your favorite fruits and vegetables. Slice your lemon and squeeze out one tablespoon of lemon juice into your spray bottle. The lemon juice is a natural disinfectant and will leave your fruits and vegetables smelling nice too.

12. Treat Infections

Lemon water can fight throat infections thanks to its antibacterial property. If salt water does not work for you, try lime and water for gargling.

13. Deodorize Your Garbage

If your garbage is beginning to smell yucky, here’s an easy way to deodorize it: Save leftover lemon and orange peels and toss them at the base under the bag. To keep it smelling fresh, repeat once every couple of weeks.

14. Keep Guacamole Green

You’ve been making guacamole all day long for the big party, and you don’t want it to turn brown on top before the guests arrive. The solution: Sprinkle a liberal amount of fresh lemon juice over it and it will stay fresh and green. The flavor of the lemon juice is a natural complement to the avocados in the guacamole. Make the fruit salad hours in advance too. Just squeeze some lemon juice onto the apple slices, and they’ll stay snowy white.

15. Purges The Blood

We consume a lot of junk food or food with a lot of preservatives and artificial flavours. This builds up a lot of toxins in the blood and body but daily consumption of lemon water helps to purify the blood.

16. Make Soggy Lettuce Crisp

Don’t toss that soggy lettuce into the garbage. With the help of a little lemon juice you can toss it in a salad instead. Add the juice of half a lemon to a bowl of cold water. Then put the soggy lettuce in it and refrigerate for 1 hour. Make sure to dry the leaves completely before putting them into salads or sandwiches.

17. Oral Health

Lemon juice also stops bleeding gums and reduces toothaches

18. Lighten Age Spots

Why buy expensive creams when you’ve got lemon juice? To lighten liver spots or freckles, try applying lemon juice directly to the area. Let it sit for 15 minutes and then rinse your skin clean. It’s a safe and effective skin-lightening agent.

19. Create Blonde Highlights

For salon-worthy highlights, add 1/4 cup lemon juice to 3/4 cup water and rinse your hair with the mixture. Then, sit in the sun until your hair dries. To maximize the effect, repeat once daily for up to a week.

20. Make a Room Scent/Humidifier

Freshen and moisturize the air in your home on dry winter days. Make your own room scent that also doubles as a humidifier. If you have a wood-burning stove, place an enameled cast-iron pot or bowl on top, fill with water, and add lemon (and/or orange) peels, cinnamon sticks, cloves, and apple skins. No wood-burning stove? Use your stovetop instead and just simmer the water periodically.

21. Clean and Whiten Nails

Pamper your hands without a manicurist. Add the juice of 1/2 lemon to 1 cup warm water and soak your fingertips in the mixture for 5 minutes. After pushing back the cuticles, rub some lemon peel back and forth against the nail.

22. Cleanse Your Face

Zap zits naturally by dabbing lemon juice on blackheads to draw them out during the day. You can also wash your face with lemon juice for a natural cleanse and exfoliation. Your skin should improve after several days of treatment. Lemon water is also a cooling agent, best way to beat the heat.

23. Freshen Your Breath

Make an impromptu mouthwash by rinsing with lemon juice straight from the bottle. Swallow for longer-lasting fresh breath. The citric acid in the juice alters the pH level in your mouth, killing bacteria that causes bad breath. Rinse after a few minutes because long-term exposure to the acid in lemons can harm tooth enamel.

24. Treat Flaky Dandruff

If itchy, scaly dandruff has you scratching your head, relief may be no farther away than your refrigerator. Just massage two tablespoons lemon juice into your scalp and rinse with water. Then stir one teaspoon lemon juice into one cup water and rinse your hair with it. Repeat daily until your dandruff disappears.

25. Get Rid of Tough Stains on Marble

You probably think of marble as stone, but it is really petrified calcium (also known as old seashells). That explains why it is so porous and easily stained and damaged. Those stains can be hard to remove. If washing won’t remove a stubborn stain, try this: Cut a lemon in half, dip the exposed flesh into some table salt, and rub it vigorously on the stain. But do this only as a last resort; acid can damage marble. Rinse well. Use These Lemons To Clean – Easy and Effective

26. Remove Berry Stains

It sure was fun to pick your own berries, but now your fingers are stained with berry juice that won’t come off no matter how much you scrub with soap and water. Try washing your hands with undiluted lemon juice, then wait a few minutes and wash with warm, soapy water. Repeat until your hands are stain-free.

27. Soften Dry, Scaly Elbows

Itchy elbows are bad enough, but they look terrible too. For better looking (and feeling) elbows, mix baking soda and lemon juice to make an abrasive paste, then rub it into your elbows for a soothing, smoothing, and exfoliating treatment. Rinse your extremities in a mixture of equal parts lemon juice and water, then massage with olive oil and dab dry with a soft cloth.

28. Headaches

Lemon juice with a few teaspoons of hot tea added is the treatment of a sophisticated New York bartender, for those who suffer with hangover headaches–and from headaches due to many other causes. He converts his customers to this regime, and weans them away from drug remedies completely.

29. Chills and Fevers

Chills and fevers may be due to a variety of causes; never the less the lemon is always a helpful remedy. Spanish physicians regard it as an infallible friend.

30. Diptheria

Skip the vaccine for this disease. Lemon Juice Treatment still proves as one of the most powerful antiseptics and the strong digestive qualities of the fruit are admired around the world. With the juice every hour or two, and at the same time, 1/2 to 1 tsp. should be swallowed. This cuts loose the false membrane in the throat and permits it to come out.

31. Vaginal Hygiene

Diluted lemon juice makes a safe and sane method of vaginal hygiene. Though it is a powerful antiseptic it is nevertheless free from irritating drugs in douches and suppositories.

32. Forget The Moth Balls

A charming French custom to keep closets free from moths is to take ripe lemons and stick them with cloves all over the skin. The heavily studded lemons slowly dry with their cloves, leaving a marvelous odor throughout the closets and rooms.

33. Stomach Health

Digestive problems are the most common ailments but warm water and lime juice is the solution to most digestive problems. Lemon juice helps to purify the blood, reduces your chances of indigestion, constipation, eliminates toxins from the body, adds digestion and reduces phlegm.

34. Disinfect Cuts and Scrapes

Stop bleeding and disinfect minor cuts and scraps by pouring a few drops of lemon juice directly on the cut. You can also apply the juice with a cotton ball and hold firmly in place for one minute.

35. Soothe Poison Ivy Rash

You won’t need an ocean of calamine lotion the next time poison ivy comes a-creeping. Just apply lemon juice directly to the affected area to soothe itching and alleviate the rash.

36. Remove Warts

You’ve tried countless remedies to banish warts and nothing seems to work. Next time, apply a dab of lemon juice directly to the wart using a cotton swab. Repeat for several days until the acids in the lemon juice dissolve the wart completely.

37. Bleach Delicate Fabrics

Avoid additional bleach stains by swapping ordinary household chlorine bleach with lemon juice, which is milder but no less effective. Soak your delicates in a mixture of lemon juice and baking soda for at least half an hour before washing.

38. Clean Tarnished Brass and Polish Chrome

Say good-bye to tarnish on brass, copper, or stainless steel. Make a paste of lemon juice and salt (or substitute baking soda or cream of tartar for the salt) and coat the affected area. Let it stay on for 5 minutes. Then wash in warm water, rinse, and polish dry. Use the same mixture to clean metal kitchen sinks too. Apply the paste, scrub gently, and rinse. Get rid of mineral deposits and polish chrome faucets and other tarnished chrome. Simply rub lemon rind over the chrome and watch it shine! Rinse well and dry with a soft cloth.

39. Replace Your Dry Cleaner

Ditch the expensive dry-cleaning bills (and harsh chemicals) with this homegrown trick. Simply scrub the stained area on shirts and blouses with equal parts lemon juice and water. Your “pits” will be good as new, and smell nice too.

40. Boost Laundry Detergent

For more powerful cleaning action, pour 1 cup lemon juice into the washer during the wash cycle. The natural bleaching action of the juice will zap stains and remove rust and mineral discolorations from cotton T-shirts and briefs and will leave your clothes smelling fresh. Your clothes will turn out brighter and also come out smelling lemon-fresh.

41. Rid Clothes of Mildew

Have you ever unpacked clothes you stored all winter and discovered some are stained with mildew? To get rid of it, make a paste of lemon juice and salt and rub it on the affected area, then dry the clothes in sunlight. Repeat the process until the stain is gone.

42. Eliminate Fireplace Odor

There’s nothing cozier on a cold winter night than a warm fire burning in the fireplace — unless the fire happens to smell horrible. Next time you have a fire that sends a stench into the room, try throwing a few lemon peels into the flames. Or simply burn some lemon peels along with your firewood as a preventive measure.

43. Neutralize Cat-Box Odor

You don’t have to use an aerosol spray to neutralize foul-smelling cat-box odors or freshen the air in your bathroom. Just cut a couple of lemons in half. Then place them, cut side up, in a dish in the room, and the air will soon smell lemon-fresh.

44. Deodorize a Humidifier

When your humidifier starts to smell funky, deodorize it with ease: Just pour 3 or 4 teaspoons lemon juice into the water. It will not only remove the off odor but will replace it with a lemon-fresh fragrance. Repeat every couple of weeks to keep the odor from returning.

45. Reduce Asthma Symptoms
In addition to a general detoxifying diet, 2 tablespoons of lemon juice before each meal, and before retiring can reduce asthma symptoms.


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Lemon is useful in cases of:

- Arteriosclerosis
- Colds, flu and infectious diseases
- Varicose veins, phlebitis, capillary fragility
- Pharyngitis
- Tonsillitis
- Urolithiasis and bladder
- Hepatic congestion
- Dysentery and diarrhea
- Hypertension
- Asthenia, anorexia
- Anemia
- Headache, migraine
- Rheumatism, athrite, drop
- Intestinal parasites
- Bleeding (bleeding in the stomach)
- Senescence

The use of Lemon:

Internal use. Regular consumption of lemonade or a lemon in half a glass of water. You can add a little honey to sweeten the juice.

Cure of Lemon juice:

Start with half a lemon per day, then a whole lemon and eventually increase a lemon each day over a period of 10 or 12 days, a maximum power of 12 lemons a day. Then gradually get a lemon a day, to complete the cure with a lemon on the day. Now continue to consume a glass of lemonade per day. This treatment can be monitored twice a year.

External use against colds, flu, sore throat, tonsillitis, pharyngitis. Gargle with 20 ml of juice cut in an equal amount of water. 3 to 4 times per day.
Against colds or sinusitis, a few drops of juice in the nostrils several times a day.
If bleeding nose, a cotton pad soaked in lemon juice.
For headaches and migraines, place lemon slices on the forehead and / or bath hands and feet in warm water several lemons cut into wedges.

Important:

Always use the lemon at least two hours after a meal and wait twenty minutes before eating other foods after consumption. Promote the consumption of organically grown lemons.

    LEMONS http://recipes.howstuffworks.com/tools-and-techniques/10-reasons-to-have-lemons-in-your-fridge.htm http://www.undergroundhealth.com/45-uses-for-lemons-that-will-blow-your-socks-off/ 1. Freshen the Fridge Remove refrigerator odors with ease. Dab lemon juice on a cotton ball or sponge and leave it in the fridge for several hours. Make sure to toss out any malodorous items that might be causing the bad smell. 2. High Blood Pressure Lemon contains potassium which controls high blood pressure and reduces the effect of nausea and dizziness. 3. Prevent Cauliflower From Turning Brown Cauliflower tend to turn brown with even the slightest cooking. You can make sure the white vegetables stay white by squeezing a teaspoon of fresh lemon juice on them before heating. 4. Mental Health Lemon water can also prep up your mood and relieve you from depression and stress. Long distance walkers and world travelers as well as explorers look upon the lemon as a Godsend. When fatigue begins, a lemon is sucked through a hole in the top. Quick acting medicine it is, giving almost unbelievable refreshments. 5. Refresh Cutting Boards No wonder your kitchen cutting board smells! After all, you use it to chop onions, crush garlic, and prepare fish. To get rid of the smell and help sanitize the cutting board, rub it all over with the cut side of half a lemon or wash it in undiluted juice straight from the bottle. 6. Respiratory Problems Lemon water can reduce phlegm; and can also help you breathe properly and aids a person suffering with asthma. 7. Treating Arthritis and Rheumatism Lemon is a diuretic – assists in the production of urine which helps you to reduce inflammation by flushing out toxins and bacteria while also giving you relief from arthritis and rheumatism. 8. Prevents Kidney Stones Regular consumption of the refreshing drink — or even lemon juice mixed with water — may increase the production of urinary citrate, a chemical in the urine that prevents the formation of crystals that may build up into kidney stones. 9. Keep Insects Out of the Kitchen You don’t need insecticides or ant traps to ant-proof your kitchen. Just give it the lemon treatment. First squirt some lemon juice on door thresholds and windowsills. Then squeeze lemon juice into any holes or cracks where the ants are getting in. Finally, scatter small slices of lemon peel around the outdoor entrance. The ants will get the message that they aren’t welcome. Lemons are also effective against roaches and fleas: Simply mix the juice of 4 lemons (along with the rinds) with 1/2 gallon (2 liters) water and wash your floors with it; then watch the fleas and roaches flee. They hate the smell. 10. Anti-Aging Lemon water reduces the production of free radicals which are responsible for aging skin and skin damage. Lemon water is calorie free and an antioxidant. 11. Fruit and Vegetable Wash You never know what kind of pesticides or dirt may be lurking on the skin of your favorite fruits and vegetables. Slice your lemon and squeeze out one tablespoon of lemon juice into your spray bottle. The lemon juice is a natural disinfectant and will leave your fruits and vegetables smelling nice too. 12. Treat Infections Lemon water can fight throat infections thanks to its antibacterial property. If salt water does not work for you, try lime and water for gargling. 13. Deodorize Your Garbage If your garbage is beginning to smell yucky, here’s an easy way to deodorize it: Save leftover lemon and orange peels and toss them at the base under the bag. To keep it smelling fresh, repeat once every couple of weeks. 14. Keep Guacamole Green You’ve been making guacamole all day long for the big party, and you don’t want it to turn brown on top before the guests arrive. The solution: Sprinkle a liberal amount of fresh lemon juice over it and it will stay fresh and green. The flavor of the lemon juice is a natural complement to the avocados in the guacamole. Make the fruit salad hours in advance too. Just squeeze some lemon juice onto the apple slices, and they’ll stay snowy white. 15. Purges The Blood We consume a lot of junk food or food with a lot of preservatives and artificial flavours. This builds up a lot of toxins in the blood and body but daily consumption of lemon water helps to purify the blood. 16. Make Soggy Lettuce Crisp Don’t toss that soggy lettuce into the garbage. With the help of a little lemon juice you can toss it in a salad instead. Add the juice of half a lemon to a bowl of cold water. Then put the soggy lettuce in it and refrigerate for 1 hour. Make sure to dry the leaves completely before putting them into salads or sandwiches. 17. Oral Health Lemon juice also stops bleeding gums and reduces toothaches 18. Lighten Age Spots Why buy expensive creams when you’ve got lemon juice? To lighten liver spots or freckles, try applying lemon juice directly to the area. Let it sit for 15 minutes and then rinse your skin clean. It’s a safe and effective skin-lightening agent. 19. Create Blonde Highlights For salon-worthy highlights, add 1/4 cup lemon juice to 3/4 cup water and rinse your hair with the mixture. Then, sit in the sun until your hair dries. To maximize the effect, repeat once daily for up to a week. 20. Make a Room Scent/Humidifier Freshen and moisturize the air in your home on dry winter days. Make your own room scent that also doubles as a humidifier. If you have a wood-burning stove, place an enameled cast-iron pot or bowl on top, fill with water, and add lemon (and/or orange) peels, cinnamon sticks, cloves, and apple skins. No wood-burning stove? Use your stovetop instead and just simmer the water periodically. 21. Clean and Whiten Nails Pamper your hands without a manicurist. Add the juice of 1/2 lemon to 1 cup warm water and soak your fingertips in the mixture for 5 minutes. After pushing back the cuticles, rub some lemon peel back and forth against the nail. 22. Cleanse Your Face Zap zits naturally by dabbing lemon juice on blackheads to draw them out during the day. You can also wash your face with lemon juice for a natural cleanse and exfoliation. Your skin should improve after several days of treatment. Lemon water is also a cooling agent, best way to beat the heat. 23. Freshen Your Breath Make an impromptu mouthwash by rinsing with lemon juice straight from the bottle. Swallow for longer-lasting fresh breath. The citric acid in the juice alters the pH level in your mouth, killing bacteria that causes bad breath. Rinse after a few minutes because long-term exposure to the acid in lemons can harm tooth enamel. 24. Treat Flaky Dandruff If itchy, scaly dandruff has you scratching your head, relief may be no farther away than your refrigerator. Just massage two tablespoons lemon juice into your scalp and rinse with water. Then stir one teaspoon lemon juice into one cup water and rinse your hair with it. Repeat daily until your dandruff disappears. 25. Get Rid of Tough Stains on Marble You probably think of marble as stone, but it is really petrified calcium (also known as old seashells). That explains why it is so porous and easily stained and damaged. Those stains can be hard to remove. If washing won’t remove a stubborn stain, try this: Cut a lemon in half, dip the exposed flesh into some table salt, and rub it vigorously on the stain. But do this only as a last resort; acid can damage marble. Rinse well. Use These Lemons To Clean – Easy and Effective 26. Remove Berry Stains It sure was fun to pick your own berries, but now your fingers are stained with berry juice that won’t come off no matter how much you scrub with soap and water. Try washing your hands with undiluted lemon juice, then wait a few minutes and wash with warm, soapy water. Repeat until your hands are stain-free. 27. Soften Dry, Scaly Elbows Itchy elbows are bad enough, but they look terrible too. For better looking (and feeling) elbows, mix baking soda and lemon juice to make an abrasive paste, then rub it into your elbows for a soothing, smoothing, and exfoliating treatment. Rinse your extremities in a mixture of equal parts lemon juice and water, then massage with olive oil and dab dry with a soft cloth. 28. Headaches Lemon juice with a few teaspoons of hot tea added is the treatment of a sophisticated New York bartender, for those who suffer with hangover headaches–and from headaches due to many other causes. He converts his customers to this regime, and weans them away from drug remedies completely. 29. Chills and Fevers Chills and fevers may be due to a variety of causes; never the less the lemon is always a helpful remedy. Spanish physicians regard it as an infallible friend. 30. Diptheria Skip the vaccine for this disease. Lemon Juice Treatment still proves as one of the most powerful antiseptics and the strong digestive qualities of the fruit are admired around the world. With the juice every hour or two, and at the same time, 1/2 to 1 tsp. should be swallowed. This cuts loose the false membrane in the throat and permits it to come out. 31. Vaginal Hygiene Diluted lemon juice makes a safe and sane method of vaginal hygiene. Though it is a powerful antiseptic it is nevertheless free from irritating drugs in douches and suppositories. 32. Forget The Moth Balls A charming French custom to keep closets free from moths is to take ripe lemons and stick them with cloves all over the skin. The heavily studded lemons slowly dry with their cloves, leaving a marvelous odor throughout the closets and rooms. 33. Stomach Health Digestive problems are the most common ailments but warm water and lime juice is the solution to most digestive problems. Lemon juice helps to purify the blood, reduces your chances of indigestion, constipation, eliminates toxins from the body, adds digestion and reduces phlegm. 34. Disinfect Cuts and Scrapes Stop bleeding and disinfect minor cuts and scraps by pouring a few drops of lemon juice directly on the cut. You can also apply the juice with a cotton ball and hold firmly in place for one minute. 35. Soothe Poison Ivy Rash You won’t need an ocean of calamine lotion the next time poison ivy comes a-creeping. Just apply lemon juice directly to the affected area to soothe itching and alleviate the rash. 36. Remove Warts You’ve tried countless remedies to banish warts and nothing seems to work. Next time, apply a dab of lemon juice directly to the wart using a cotton swab. Repeat for several days until the acids in the lemon juice dissolve the wart completely. 37. Bleach Delicate Fabrics Avoid additional bleach stains by swapping ordinary household chlorine bleach with lemon juice, which is milder but no less effective. Soak your delicates in a mixture of lemon juice and baking soda for at least half an hour before washing. 38. Clean Tarnished Brass and Polish Chrome Say good-bye to tarnish on brass, copper, or stainless steel. Make a paste of lemon juice and salt (or substitute baking soda or cream of tartar for the salt) and coat the affected area. Let it stay on for 5 minutes. Then wash in warm water, rinse, and polish dry. Use the same mixture to clean metal kitchen sinks too. Apply the paste, scrub gently, and rinse. Get rid of mineral deposits and polish chrome faucets and other tarnished chrome. Simply rub lemon rind over the chrome and watch it shine! Rinse well and dry with a soft cloth. 39. Replace Your Dry Cleaner Ditch the expensive dry-cleaning bills (and harsh chemicals) with this homegrown trick. Simply scrub the stained area on shirts and blouses with equal parts lemon juice and water. Your “pits” will be good as new, and smell nice too. 40. Boost Laundry Detergent For more powerful cleaning action, pour 1 cup lemon juice into the washer during the wash cycle. The natural bleaching action of the juice will zap stains and remove rust and mineral discolorations from cotton T-shirts and briefs and will leave your clothes smelling fresh. Your clothes will turn out brighter and also come out smelling lemon-fresh. 41. Rid Clothes of Mildew Have you ever unpacked clothes you stored all winter and discovered some are stained with mildew? To get rid of it, make a paste of lemon juice and salt and rub it on the affected area, then dry the clothes in sunlight. Repeat the process until the stain is gone. 42. Eliminate Fireplace Odor There’s nothing cozier on a cold winter night than a warm fire burning in the fireplace — unless the fire happens to smell horrible. Next time you have a fire that sends a stench into the room, try throwing a few lemon peels into the flames. Or simply burn some lemon peels along with your firewood as a preventive measure. 43. Neutralize Cat-Box Odor You don’t have to use an aerosol spray to neutralize foul-smelling cat-box odors or freshen the air in your bathroom. Just cut a couple of lemons in half. Then place them, cut side up, in a dish in the room, and the air will soon smell lemon-fresh. 44. Deodorize a Humidifier When your humidifier starts to smell funky, deodorize it with ease: Just pour 3 or 4 teaspoons lemon juice into the water. It will not only remove the off odor but will replace it with a lemon-fresh fragrance. Repeat every couple of weeks to keep the odor from returning. 45. Reduce Asthma Symptoms In addition to a general detoxifying diet, 2 tablespoons of lemon juice before each meal, and before retiring can reduce asthma symptoms. @@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@ Lemon is useful in cases of: - Arteriosclerosis - Colds, flu and infectious diseases - Varicose veins, phlebitis, capillary fragility - Pharyngitis - Tonsillitis - Urolithiasis and bladder - Hepatic congestion - Dysentery and diarrhea - Hypertension - Asthenia, anorexia - Anemia - Headache, migraine - Rheumatism, athrite, drop - Intestinal parasites - Bleeding (bleeding in the stomach) - Senescence The use of Lemon: Internal use. Regular consumption of lemonade or a lemon in half a glass of water. You can add a little honey to sweeten the juice. Cure of Lemon juice: Start with half a lemon per day, then a whole lemon and eventually increase a lemon each day over a period of 10 or 12 days, a maximum power of 12 lemons a day. Then gradually get a lemon a day, to complete the cure with a lemon on the day. Now continue to consume a glass of lemonade per day. This treatment can be monitored twice a year. External use against colds, flu, sore throat, tonsillitis, pharyngitis. Gargle with 20 ml of juice cut in an equal amount of water. 3 to 4 times per day. Against colds or sinusitis, a few drops of juice in the nostrils several times a day. If bleeding nose, a cotton pad soaked in lemon juice. For headaches and migraines, place lemon slices on the forehead and / or bath hands and feet in warm water several lemons cut into wedges. Important: Always use the lemon at least two hours after a meal and wait twenty minutes before eating other foods after consumption. Promote the consumption of organically grown lemons.

  • 10 Reasons To Use Vinegar in Your Laundry
Do you use vinegar in your home for many household uses? Well, you really should! There are hundreds, if not thousands of benefits to using vinegar either indoors or outdoors.  I know it has an icky smell, but for some reason, this icky smelling natural liquid is a wonder worker. It not only cleans, but it kills bad bacteria too. We have shared many homemade cleaning product recipes on our site, some of which use vinegar.

Well, today I want to talk about one of my favorite places to use vinegar….. in the laundry room!

Have you ever thought about using white vinegar in your laundry?  The first time I had was several years ago and I haven’t looked back since! Vinegar is just a part of our laundry routine.

Let me first answer the obvious question…. won’t your laundry smell like stinky feet? Well….. that’s the weird part about it…. No. It actually leaves no “stinky feet” odor, but actually eliminates odors. So no need to worry about stinky laundry…. but in fact, quite the opposite!

So now let’s count the ways that vinegar and your laundry go together like peanut butter and jelly:

1. Fluff up your fabrics and towels. They will start to become fluffy and soft again! We notice this difference in our towels the most, but we also see it in all of the fabrics washed! 

2. Reduce odors! Not only does the vinegar “fluff” the towels, it actually takes smells out too! The stinky towels, sports clothes, boys clothes, all of it! Get rid of those odors naturally and gently!

3. Kills bacteria on your clothing, towels, bedding, etc.

4. Use as as an alternative to Fabric Softener (we show 4 ways in our previous post HERE).

5. Reduce static. Vinegar will not only soften clothes, but reduces some of the static as well.

6. Greater clothing life! Your clothes and towels will last longer as vinegar is more gentle than commercial fabric softeners and does not break down the threads as quickly.

7. Perfect for sensitive skin! Unlike commercial products which can irritate skin, using vinegar instead is much better for your skin!

8. Reduces allergies! Because it naturally kills without chemicals or scents, you will have less sneezing fits!

9. Prevent and reduce colors bleeding. It acts as a natural “color catcher” in which if you had to wash colors together, it will help in preventing the bleeding of colors onto other fabrics.  Now I know many,many that swear by this tip….. but I am so cheap that I haven’t tested it and am a Laundry freak about not mixing colors as I don’t want to ruin or replace.  I haven’t even used the commercial Shout color catcher…. but I have testimonies from many that this is that same thing, but does it naturally and cheaply!

10. Cleaner Washing Machine. Finally, keep the odors and bacteria in your washer away.  This will occur naturally when you are using it for your laundry! Double duty!

Recommended usage: 1/2 cup of vinegar in a full load and a 1/4 cup in a smaller load. You just pour it in at the beginning in the fabric softener slot or during your rinse cycle when you would normally put in your liquid fabric softener.  We have found this to be immensely beneficial to our laundry and to our budget! And it is a natural alternative!

Disclaimer: As with all homemade solutions, remember to always test a small hidden area first.
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    10 Reasons To Use Vinegar in Your Laundry Do you use vinegar in your home for many household uses? Well, you really should! There are hundreds, if not thousands of benefits to using vinegar either indoors or outdoors. I know it has an icky smell, but for some reason, this icky smelling natural liquid is a wonder worker. It not only cleans, but it kills bad bacteria too. We have shared many homemade cleaning product recipes on our site, some of which use vinegar. Well, today I want to talk about one of my favorite places to use vinegar….. in the laundry room! Have you ever thought about using white vinegar in your laundry? The first time I had was several years ago and I haven’t looked back since! Vinegar is just a part of our laundry routine. Let me first answer the obvious question…. won’t your laundry smell like stinky feet? Well….. that’s the weird part about it…. No. It actually leaves no “stinky feet” odor, but actually eliminates odors. So no need to worry about stinky laundry…. but in fact, quite the opposite! So now let’s count the ways that vinegar and your laundry go together like peanut butter and jelly: 1. Fluff up your fabrics and towels. They will start to become fluffy and soft again! We notice this difference in our towels the most, but we also see it in all of the fabrics washed! 2. Reduce odors! Not only does the vinegar “fluff” the towels, it actually takes smells out too! The stinky towels, sports clothes, boys clothes, all of it! Get rid of those odors naturally and gently! 3. Kills bacteria on your clothing, towels, bedding, etc. 4. Use as as an alternative to Fabric Softener (we show 4 ways in our previous post HERE). 5. Reduce static. Vinegar will not only soften clothes, but reduces some of the static as well. 6. Greater clothing life! Your clothes and towels will last longer as vinegar is more gentle than commercial fabric softeners and does not break down the threads as quickly. 7. Perfect for sensitive skin! Unlike commercial products which can irritate skin, using vinegar instead is much better for your skin! 8. Reduces allergies! Because it naturally kills without chemicals or scents, you will have less sneezing fits! 9. Prevent and reduce colors bleeding. It acts as a natural “color catcher” in which if you had to wash colors together, it will help in preventing the bleeding of colors onto other fabrics. Now I know many,many that swear by this tip….. but I am so cheap that I haven’t tested it and am a Laundry freak about not mixing colors as I don’t want to ruin or replace. I haven’t even used the commercial Shout color catcher…. but I have testimonies from many that this is that same thing, but does it naturally and cheaply! 10. Cleaner Washing Machine. Finally, keep the odors and bacteria in your washer away. This will occur naturally when you are using it for your laundry! Double duty! Recommended usage: 1/2 cup of vinegar in a full load and a 1/4 cup in a smaller load. You just pour it in at the beginning in the fabric softener slot or during your rinse cycle when you would normally put in your liquid fabric softener. We have found this to be immensely beneficial to our laundry and to our budget! And it is a natural alternative! Disclaimer: As with all homemade solutions, remember to always test a small hidden area first. .

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  • Tea Tree Oil: Disinfect Your Counters

How to do it: Combine 15 drops of the essential oil with one quart of water in a spray bottle. Use as you would any disinfectant.

    Tea Tree Oil: Disinfect Your Counters How to do it: Combine 15 drops of the essential oil with one quart of water in a spray bottle. Use as you would any disinfectant.

  • Baking Soda and Vinegar: Unclog the Drain

How to do it: Sprinkle 1/2 cup baking soda down the drain. Chase with 1/2 cup vinegar and close drain (or try covering with this universal drain stop). Let the fizzing baking soda break up the clog for 15 minutes and flush with hot water.

    Baking Soda and Vinegar: Unclog the Drain How to do it: Sprinkle 1/2 cup baking soda down the drain. Chase with 1/2 cup vinegar and close drain (or try covering with this universal drain stop). Let the fizzing baking soda break up the clog for 15 minutes and flush with hot water.

  • Vinegar: Remove Mineral Deposits from Shower Heads

How to do it: Heat white vinegar in large pot, but do not boil. Place showerhead in pot and allow it to soak for one hour. Remove and rinse.

    Vinegar: Remove Mineral Deposits from Shower Heads How to do it: Heat white vinegar in large pot, but do not boil. Place showerhead in pot and allow it to soak for one hour. Remove and rinse.

  • Vinegar: Remove Gunk from Base of Faucets

How to do it: Soak a towel or paper towel with white vinegar. Wrap around the base of the faucet and let sit for 25 minutes. Remove towels and wipe clean.

    Vinegar: Remove Gunk from Base of Faucets How to do it: Soak a towel or paper towel with white vinegar. Wrap around the base of the faucet and let sit for 25 minutes. Remove towels and wipe clean.

  • Baking Soda: Clean Bathroom Grout

How to do it: Make a paste of water and baking soda. Using a small brush or toothbrush, rub the paste onto stained or dirty grout. Let sit for three minutes and rinse.

    Baking Soda: Clean Bathroom Grout How to do it: Make a paste of water and baking soda. Using a small brush or toothbrush, rub the paste onto stained or dirty grout. Let sit for three minutes and rinse.

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