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Personal Care<\/span>
\n<\/strong>
\n1. Make Toothpaste<\/strong>
\nA paste made from baking soda and a 3 percent hydrogen peroxide solution can be used as an alternative to commercial non-fluoride toothpastes. You can also just dip your toothbrush with toothpaste into baking soda for an extra boost.<\/p>\n

2. Freshen Your Mouth<\/strong>
\nPut one teaspoon in half a glass of water, swish, spit and rinse. Odors are neutralized, not just covered up.<\/p>\n

3. Soak Oral Appliance<\/strong>
\nSoak oral appliances, like retainers, mouthpieces and dentures, in a solution of 2 teaspoons baking soda dissolved in a glass or small bowl of warm water. The baking soda loosens food particles and neutralizes odors to keep appliances fresh. You can also brush appliances clean using baking soda.<\/p>\n

4. Use as a Facial Scrub and Body Exfoliant<\/strong>
\nGive yourself an invigorating facial and body scrub. Make a paste of 3 parts baking soda to 1 part water. Rub in a gentle circular motion to exfoliate the skin. Rinse clean. This is gentle enough for daily use.<\/p>\n

5. Skip Harsh Deodorant<\/strong>
\nPat baking soda onto your underarms to neutralize body odor.<\/p>\n

6. Use as an Antacid<\/strong>
\nBaking soda is a safe and effective antacid to relieve heartburn, sour stomach and\/or acid indigestion. Refer to baking soda package for instructions.<\/p>\n

7. Treat Insect Bites & Itchy Skin<\/strong>
\nFor insect bites, make a paste out of baking soda and water, and apply as a salve onto affected skin. To ease the itch, shake some baking soda into your hand and rub it into damp skin after bath or shower.<\/p>\n

8. Make a Hand Cleanser and Softener<\/strong>
\nSkip harsh soaps and gently scrub away ground-in dirt and neutralize odors on hands with a paste of 3 parts baking soda to 1 part water, or 3 parts baking soda to gentle liquid hand soap. Then rinse clean. You can try this honey and cornmeal scrub for hands too.<\/p>\n

9. Help Your Hair<\/strong>
\nVinegar is amazing for your hair, but baking soda has its place in the shower too. Sprinkle a small amount of baking soda into your palm along with your favorite shampoo. Shampoo as usual and rinse thoroughly\u2013baking soda helps remove the residue that styling products leave behind so your hair is cleaner and more manageable.<\/p>\n

10. Clean Brushes and Combs<\/strong>
\nFor lustrous hair with more shine, keep brushes and combs clean. Remove natural oil build-up and hair product residue by soaking combs and brushes in a solution of 1 teaspoon of baking soda in a small basin of warm water. Rinse and allow to dry.<\/p>\n

11. Make a Bath Soak<\/strong>
\nAdd 1\/2 cup of baking soda to your bath to neutralize acids on the skin and help wash away oil and perspiration, it also makes your skin feel very soft. Epsom salts are pretty miraculous for the bath too; read about the health benefits of epsom salt baths.<\/p>\n

12. Soothe Your Feet<\/strong>
\nDissolve 3 tablespoons of baking soda in a tub of warm water and soak feet. Gently scrub. You can also make a spa soak for your feet.<\/p>\n

Cleaning<\/span>
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\n13. Make a Surface Soft Scrub<\/strong>
\nFor safe, effective cleaning of bathroom tubs, tile and sinks\u2013even fiberglass and glossy tiles\u2013sprinkle baking soda lightly on a clean damp sponge and scrub as usual. Rinse thoroughly and wipe dry. For extra cleaning power, make a paste with baking soda, course salt and liquid dish soap\u2014let it sit then scour off.<\/p>\n

14. Handwash Dishes and Pots & Pans<\/strong>
\nAdd 2 heaping tablespoons baking soda (along with your regular dish detergent) to the dish water to help cut grease and foods left on dishes, pots and pans. For cooked-on foods, let them soak in the baking soda and detergent with water first, then use dry baking soda on a clean damp sponge or cloth as a scratchless scouring powder.<\/p>\n

15. Freshen Sponge<\/strong>s
\nSoak stale-smelling sponges in a strong baking soda solution to get rid of the mess (4 tablespoons of baking soda dissolved in 1 quart of warm water). For more thorough disinfecting, use the microwave.<\/p>\n

16. Clean the Microwave<\/strong>
\nBaking soda on a clean damp sponge cleans gently inside and outside the microwave and never leaves a harsh chemical smell. Rinse well with water.<\/p>\n

17. Polish Silver Flatware<\/strong>
\nUse a baking soda paste made with 3 parts baking soda to 1 part water. Rub onto the silver with a clean cloth or sponge. Rinse thoroughly and dry for shining sterling and silver-plate serving pieces.<\/p>\n

18. Clean Coffee and Tea Pots<\/strong>
\nRemove coffee and tea stains and eliminate bitter off-tastes by washing mugs and coffee makers in a solution of 1\/4 cup baking soda in 1 quart of warm water. For stubborn stains, try soaking overnight in the baking soda solution and detergent or scrubbing with baking soda on a clean damp sponge.<\/p>\n

19. Clean the Oven<\/strong>
\nSprinkle baking soda onto the bottom of the oven. Spray with water to dampen the baking soda. Let sit overnight. In the morning, scrub, scoop the baking soda and grime out with a sponge, or vacuum, and rinse.<\/p>\n

20. Clean Floors<\/strong>
\nRemove dirt and grime (without unwanted scratch marks) from no wax and tile floors using 1\/2 cup baking soda in a bucket of warm water\u2013mop and rinse clean for a sparkling floor. For scuff marks, use baking soda on a clean damp sponge, then rinse.<\/p>\n

21. Clean Furniture<\/strong>
\nYou can make a homemade lemon furniture polish, or you can clean and remove marks (even crayon) from walls and painted furniture by applying baking soda to a damp sponge and rubbing lightly. Wipe off with a clean, dry cloth.<\/p>\n

22. Clean Shower Curtains<\/strong>
\nClean and deodorize your vinyl shower curtain by sprinkling baking soda directly on a clean damp sponge or brush. Scrub the shower curtain and rinse clean. Hang it up to dry.<\/p>\n

23. Boost Your Liquid Laundry Detergent<\/strong>
\nGive your laundry a boost by adding 1\/2 cup of baking soda to your laundry to make liquid detergent work harder. A better balance of pH in the wash gets clothes cleaner, fresher and brighter.<\/p>\n

24. Gently Clean Baby Clothes<\/strong>
\nBaby skin requires the most gentle of cleansers, which are increasingly available, but odor and stain fighters are often harsh. For tough stains add 1\/2 cup of baking soda to your liquid laundry detergent, or a 1\/2 cup in the rinse cycle for deodorization.<\/p>\n

25. Clean Cloth Diapers<\/strong>
\nDissolve 1\/2 cup of baking soda in 2 quarts of water and soak diapers thoroughly.<\/p>\n

26. Clean and Freshen Sports Gear<\/strong>
\nUse a baking soda solution (4 tablespoons baking soda in 1 quart warm water) to clean and deodorize smelly sports equipment. Sprinkle baking soda into golf bags and gym bags to deodorize, clean golf irons (without scratching them!) with a baking soda paste (3 parts baking soda to 1 part water) and a brush. Rinse thoroughly.<\/p>\n

27. Remove Oil and Grease Stains<\/strong>
\nUse baking soda to clean up light-duty oil and grease spills on your garage floor or in your driveway. Sprinkle baking soda on the spot and scrub with a wet brush.<\/p>\n

28. Clean Batteries<\/strong>
\nBaking soda can be used to neutralize battery acid corrosion on cars, mowers, etc. because its a mild alkali. Be sure to disconnect the battery terminals before cleaning. Make a paste of 3 parts baking soda to 1 part water, apply with a damp cloth to scrub corrosion from the battery terminal. After cleaning and re-connecting the terminals, wipe them with petroleum jelly to prevent future corrosion. Please be careful when working around a battery\u2013they contain a strong acid.<\/p>\n

29. Clean Cars<\/strong>
\nUse baking soda to clean your car lights, chrome, windows, tires, vinyl seats and floor mats without worrying about unwanted scratch marks. Use a baking soda solution of 1\/4 cup baking soda in 1 quart of warm water. Apply with a sponge or soft cloth to remove road grime, tree sap, bugs and tar. For stubborn stains, use baking soda sprinkled on a damp sponge or soft brush.<\/p>\n

Deodorizing<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

30. Deodorize Your Refrigerator<\/strong>
\nPlace an open box in the back of the fridge to neutralize odors.<\/p>\n

31. Deodorize the Cutting Board<\/strong>
\nSprinkle the cutting board with baking soda, scrub, rinse.<\/p>\n

32. Deodorize Trashcans<\/strong>
\nSprinkle baking soda on the bottom of your trashcan to keep stinky trash smells at bay.<\/p>\n

33. Deodorize Recyclables<\/strong>
\nSprinkle baking soda on top as you add to the container. Also, clean your recyclable container periodically by sprinkling baking soda on a damp sponge. Wipe clean and rinse.<\/p>\n

34. Deodorize Drains
\nTo deodorize your sink and tub drains, and keep lingering odors from resurfacing, pour 1\/2 cup of baking soda down the drain while running warm tap water\u2013it will neutralize both acid and basic odors for a fresh drain. (This a good way to dispose of baking soda that is being retired from your refrigerator.)<\/p>\n

35. Deodorize and Clean Dishwashers<\/strong>
\nUse baking soda to deodorize before you run the dishwasher and then as a gentle cleanser in the wash cycle.<\/p>\n

36. Deodorize Garbage Disposals<\/strong>
\nTo deodorize your disposal, and keep lingering odors from resurfacing, pour baking soda down the drain while running warm tap water. Baking soda will neutralize both acid and basic odors for a fresh drain.<\/p>\n

37. Deodorize Lunch Boxes<\/strong>
\nBetween uses, place a spill-proof box of baking soda in everyone\u2019s lunch box to absorb lingering odors. Read bout safe lunch boxes here.<\/p>\n

38. Remove Odor From Carpets<\/strong>
\nLiberally sprinkle baking soda on the carpet. Let set overnight, or as long as possible (the longer it sets the better it works). Sweep up the larger amounts of baking soda, and vacuum up the rest. (Note that your vacuum cleaner bag will get full and heavy.)<\/p>\n

39. Remove Odor From Vacuum Cleaners<\/strong>
\nBy using the method above for carpets, you will also deodorize your vacuum cleaner.<\/p>\n

40. Freshen Closets<\/strong>
\nPlace a box on the shelf to keep the closet smelling fresh.<\/p>\n

41. Deodorizing Cars<\/strong>
\nOdors settle into car upholstery and carpet, so each time you step in and sit down, they are released into the air all over again. Eliminate these odors by sprinkling baking soda directly on fabric car seats and carpets. Wait 15 minutes (or longer for strong odors) and vacuum up the baking soda.<\/p>\n

42. Deodorize the Cat Box<\/strong>
\nCover the bottom of the pan with baking soda, then fill as usual with litter. To freshen between changes, sprinkle baking soda on top of the litter after a thorough cleaning. You can also use green tea for this purpose!<\/p>\n

43. Deodorize Pet Bedding<\/strong>
\nEliminate odors from your pets bedding by sprinkling liberally with baking soda, wait 15 minutes (or longer for stronger odors), then vacuum up.<\/p>\n

44. Deodorize Sneakers<\/strong>
\nKeep odors from spreading in smelly sneakers by shaking baking soda into them when not in use. Shake out before wearing. When they\u2019re no longer wearable, make sure to donate your old sneakers.<\/p>\n

45. Freshen Linens<\/strong>
\nAdd 1\/2 cup of baking soda to the rinse cycle for fresher sheets and towels. You can also make homemade lavender linen water with this formula.<\/p>\n

46. Deodorize Your Wash<\/strong>
\nGym clothes of other odoriferous clothing can be neutralized with a 1\/2 cup of baking soda in the rinse cycle.<\/p>\n

47. Freshen Stuffed Animals<\/strong>
\nKeep favorite cuddly toys fresh with a dry shower of baking soda. Sprinkle baking soda on and let it sit for 15 minutes before brushing off.<\/p>\n

Miscellaneous<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

48. Camping Cure-all<\/strong>
\nBaking soda is a must-have for your next camping trip. Its a dish washer, pot scrubber, hand cleanser, deodorant, toothpaste, fire extinguisher and many other uses.<\/p>\n

49. Extinguish Fires<\/strong>
\nBaking soda can help in the initial handling of minor grease or electrical kitchen fires, because when baking soda is heated, it gives off carbon dioxide, which helps to smother the flames. For small cooking fires (frying pans, broilers, ovens, grills), turn off the gas or electricity if you can safely do so. Stand back and throw handfuls of baking soda at the base of the flame to help put out the fire\u2013and call the Fire Department just to be safe. (And, you should have a fire extinguisher on hand anyway, here\u2019s why.<\/p>\n

50. Septic Care<\/strong>
\nRegular use of baking soda in your drains can help keep your septic system flowing freely. One cup of baking soda per week will help maintain a favorable pH in your septic tank.<\/p>\n

51. Fruit and Vegetable Scrub<\/strong>
\nBaking soda is the food safe way to clean dirt and residue off fresh fruit and vegetables. Just sprinkle a little on a clean damp sponge, scrub and rinse. Here\u2019s another way to clean your vegetables as well.<\/p>\n

Do you have any other tips or tricks? Please share in the comments.<\/p>\n

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