43 Amazing Uses for Baking Soda.
Baking soda really is a staple that everyone should have in their home.
I'll admit something to you: I too didn't know much about this product a few years ago :-)
I've always wondered: "what to do with baking soda"?
My first "discovery" was to use baking soda to remove bad smells from my fridge.
When I found out that this product cleans the air, I started pouring it into my sink to prevent bad smells from the pipes.
After a few weeks, I was completely converted :-)
Today I am buying this "miracle product" in bulk (you can find it here) because it is simply one of the best all-around natural products.
Wondering what are the uses of baking soda?
So, convince yourself and discover the 43 must-have uses for baking soda (also called sodium bicarbonate):
1. Bad smells from kitchen trash and diaper bins?
No problem. Sprinkle some baking soda on the bottom of your trash can and let it absorb the bad smells.
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2. Clean the sofa
Does your sofa no longer smell clean and fresh? Pour a little bit of baking soda between the cushions to sanitize it in 1 or 2 days. Then vacuum up to absorb any leftover powder.
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3. Replaces baking powder
Did you know you can use baking soda in baking? It perfectly replaces baking powder.
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4. Cleans fruits and vegetables
More and more often, fruits and vegetables are treated with pesticides and other chemicals. To clean them, fill your sink with water and wash your fruits and vegetables with baking soda.
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5. Cleans and refreshes the pipes
For years, I have used a mixture of baking soda and vinegar to clean my pipes. In addition, it acts on the pH balance of my septic tank.
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6. Unclogs the pipes
You can also use the same mixture to unclog the sink and other pipes. The trick is extremely effective.
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7. Cleans and shines the sink and bathtub
The trick is simple: all you need is baking soda and water (to make a paste) and a little elbow grease. This works for both the sink and the bathtub. And I can tell you that with my 3 children, I really put this tip to the test!
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8. Destroy the washing machine
With 3 children's laundry to wash, dirt often accumulates in the washing machine. Here's how to clean it: Pour a mixture of 180g of baking soda and 250ml of white vinegar in your washing machine. Run it empty for 1 cycle and you're done.
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9. Clean the coffee maker
Just like scrubbing the washing machine, you can use baking soda for your coffee maker. Add 45 g of baking soda to 1 liter of water. Fill the glass jug of your coffee maker with this mixture. For an optimal effect, leave on for 1 whole night.
10. Clean burnt stoves
Tired of spending a whole day scrubbing your burnt pots and pans? With baking soda and a little hot water, you can easily clean them. In addition, the trick works as well on stainless steel as on enameled cast iron.
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11. Make chrome shine
If you have chrome to polish, sprinkle baking soda on a lint-free cloth, both dry. Gloss to make your chrome shine like new.
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12. Cleans silverware
Use the baking soda to clean your silverware and silver jewelry. Mix the baking soda with water until a paste forms. Apply and scrub the paste with your fingers or a soft brush. Then rinse and dab with a cloth to dry. You will be amazed by the shine of your silverware!
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13. Keeps your flowers longer
Keep your flowers in a vase longer with a little baking soda. Just add 1 teaspoon of baking soda to the water in the vase.
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14. Eliminate bad odors from shoes
I sprinkle the inside of all our shoes with baking soda, no exceptions. Because unfortunately, we can not say that it smells of roses in the entrance!
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15. Eliminate musty odors from drawers
The drawers of furniture bought in second-hand stores smell musty. To neutralize these unpleasant smells, I sprinkle a little baking soda in the drawers.
16. Homemade toothpaste
I discovered the use of baking soda to wash and whiten teeth in high school. But I don't use it every day. Only when I see that my teeth have coffee stains, it is the baking soda that comes to my rescue!
I moisten my toothbrush and sprinkle baking soda on it. Then I brush my teeth, as I normally would. The taste is not very appreciable, but the result is effective. Even my teens are addicted to this natural remedy.
Some of my friends use a mixture of water and baking soda to brush their teeth, but it might be too abrasive for daily cleaning. It is best to talk to your dentist beforehand.
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17. Treats sore throats
Sore throat ? Add baking soda to 230 ml of water and 1/2 squeezed lemon. Gargle with this mixture and spit it out.
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18. An effective mouthwash
The recipe is simple: 1 teaspoon of baking soda in 1 glass of water: use this mixture as you would use a commercial mouthwash. This remedy is very effective because it eliminates bacteria that generate bad breath.
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19. Natural deodorant
I know, it sounds a bit extreme. I haven't tried this trick myself, but many of my friends love this alternative to commercial deodorants.
They use either paste or a powder puff to apply the baking soda dry. Some also add essential oils or lemon, to flavor the deodorant.
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20. Cleans hairbrushes and combs
Over time, a brush quickly becomes greasy, full of hair and dandruff. A simple bath in water and baking soda makes them look like new.
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21. Face and body treatment
One of my favorite uses for baking soda is as a face scrub. Thanks to the difference in pH, the bicarbonate will regenerate your skin.
After this treatment, my skin is beautiful and soft as silk. And if I also add a little coconut oil, my face is simply in seventh heaven!
You can also clean your face with a mixture of baking soda and lemon juice. It deeply cleanses and eliminates blackheads.
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22. Salt bath
Sprinkle a mixture of baking soda and Epsom salt in your bath. The salt will extract the toxins and the baking soda will prevent your skin from reabsorbing them. Your skin, soft like that of a baby, will thank you for it.
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23. Eliminates bad odors from hands.
Do you have bad smells on your hands? A trickle of water and a pinch of baking soda will eliminate them in 1 min.
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24. Homemade dry shampoo
Many beauty salons offer luxury dry shampoos that allow you to wait several days between each shampoo.
Why not try baking soda? Pour a small amount into the palm of your hand and massage your scalp and hairline.
It will dry out the oil on your scalp and purify your hair. In addition, it will increase the effect of your next shampoo in the shower.
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25. For your first aid kit
I added a small sachet of baking soda to my car's first aid kit. This way I have what it takes if someone gets stung by a bee or steps on red ants. If necessary, it is sufficient to quickly prepare a paste with baking soda and water. Once applied to the bite, this paste will quickly soothe the pain. And it also works for mosquitoes.
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26. An "anti-wasp nest" bath treatment
Over the years, my children have stepped on a wasp on several occasions. Now, if it does, I run a bath with a large amount of baking soda. It calms and soothes stinging pains quickly.
27. Treats jellyfish stings
When I go to the beach, I always bring a small bottle of white vinegar and a small bag of baking soda, in case of a jellyfish sting. It was a paramedic who shared the effectiveness of this natural remedy with me. The remedy is simple.
Here's how to do it: Remove the tentacle fragments from the jellyfish by rinsing the affected area with salt water. Then, scrape the skin (with a seashell, knife or even a credit card) to extract them completely.
Then prepare a paste with the vinegar and baking soda. Apply this paste to the skin. These two little ingredients have enabled me to help people with crying children more than once. It really works!
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28. Eliminates heartburn
1 teaspoon of baking soda dissolved in 1 large glass of water will quickly soothe stomach pain. But try to drink this solution as soon as possible, because the taste is not pleasant. This remedy works much better than most over the counter medications.
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29. Cleans dentures
Before bedtime, soak your dentures in a glass of water mixed with 1 teaspoon of baking soda. It cleans it, whitens it and eliminates bad odors!
30. Cleans plastic garden furniture
The trick is simple and effective. Prepare a paste of water and baking soda and rub! Rinse and admire the result.
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31. Cleans the PVC siding of houses
No easy solution for this problem. I had a bit of a sore arm after the baking soda cleanse but it worked really well. And as a bonus, the trick also works on PVC windows!
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32. Clean up small accidents from your pets
Has your pet left you a little gift on your favorite carpet? Sprinkle your rug or carpet with baking soda. Brush well so that the baking soda penetrates the fabric. Leave on for 3 hours and vacuum.
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33. Put out small stove fires
Sprinkle withBaking soda on a small stove fire is effective in controlling it. Warning : pour the baking soda slowly! Otherwise, it could spill the flaming contents out of the pan! It also works if a small fire breaks out on a carpet, upholstery or on clothing.
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34. Cleans mattresses
I turn my mattress at least once a month. To sanitize it, sprinkle baking soda on the mattress and let it act. Then, vacuum to remove bad odors.
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35. Launders linen and sheets
Are your sheets and clothes starting to look gray? Add 300 g of baking soda to the detergent drawer so that they regain all their shine. You will see, your sheets come out clean and radiant with whiteness!
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36. Clean the aquarium
A great tip for cleaning an aquarium is to use baking soda. To thoroughly clean your aquarium, use baking soda to scrub the inside and outside of the glass walls. Its efficiency is remarkable. You can increase the effect by adding fine salt, to make the glass shine.
37. To wash your dog
Baking soda is also a great way to wash dogs.
Prepare a solution of water and hydrogen peroxide (in equal parts). Then sprinkle baking soda on your dog's wet coat.
Then, pour the mixture of water and hydrogen peroxide on the coat, while rubbing it to better incorporate it. The reaction will foam a little: but it will completely deodorize your dog!
38. Eliminates bad odors from dogs
The use of baking soda to eliminate bad odors from a dog is very effective. Sprinkle your dog's coat with plenty of baking soda. Rub the coat well to incorporate the baking soda into the hair. Then brush your dog.
This method will extract the oils and remove bad odors from the coat. The trick is ideal for quick cleaning in winter. It avoids having to wet your pooch. No risk of him catching a cold. And above all, it does not use any toxic product.
In addition, if you carry out this treatment on your parquet, the bicarbonate will clean the wood!
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39. Add a "snow cover" effect to your Christmas tree
Sift baking soda over your Christmas tree to mimic a thin layer of snow. On the one hand, the product is not harmful to your family or your animals. On the other hand, it reduces the risk of a fir fire. And what's more, the bicarbonate purifies the air!
For cleaning, just vacuum at the end of the holidays. You can also use it on artificial trees: the effect is prettier and less harmful than artificial snow sold in aerosol cans. Think green!
40. Clean the pool
Baking soda helps balance the pH of your pool water. In addition, the water becomes so clean that it sparkles. The proof, your eyes do not burn.
41. Removes musty smell from bath towels
Do your towels smell bad? This can happen if you haven't taken them out of the washing machine right away. To remedy this, put them in the machine at 90 °. Pour two cups of white vinegar. Make a 2nd cycle at 90 ° with a 1/2 cup of baking soda. Dry the towels well.
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42. Cleans the barbecue grill
Make a paste by mixing baking soda with a little water. Then rub the barbecue grill with it to remove the grease easily.
43. Deodorizes the house
Don't like cooking smells at home? Think about baking soda! Simply place cups filled with baking soda to naturally deodorize your entire home.
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Now you know how to use baking soda!
Hope I convinced you to try this product for yourself. It's inexpensive and really meets all of your cleaning and sanitation needs.
Regular use of baking soda helps maintain the whole house and avoids buying a multitude of household products that are sometimes toxic and often very expensive.
And you ? Already using baking soda? Feel free to share your tips in the comments. We can't wait to hear from you! :-)
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