5 Forgotten Uses for Everyday Baking Soda

Entry #1624, September 21, 2012

Baking soda can do more than just an effective ingredient for cooking. It is also known as one of the best non-toxic cleaners for your home. Experts have described baking soda as a chemical salt that can be used effectively for cleaning and baking.

Here are more specific ways to reuse your baking soda:

Wash vegetables and fruits

This is very effective especially if you want to clean root crops and leafy vegetables. To do this, just mix a few teaspoons of baking soda in a bowl. Soak your fruits and vegetables for a few minutes and rinse thoroughly. You will see that dirt and dust are removed from fruits and vegetables without much effort.

Unclog kitchen or bathroom drains

All you have to do is to pour a cup of baking soda and then followed by a cup of hot vinegar down the drain. Wait for 15 minutes before flushing the drain with hot water. Repeat a few times until the drainage is clear.

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Exfoliate your skin

Yes, baking soda can also exfoliate your skin. This is an effective solution that will gently remove dead skin cells gently. First, you need to wash your skin with water. Then, massage your skin with baking soda in a circular motion and rinse thoroughly.

Fabric conditioner

Instead of spending money for commercially-made fabric softener, you may use baking soda as an alternative. You just have to add 1/2 cup of baking soda to the water you use to rinse. This will not affect the color of your clothes but only make it smooth.

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Teeth whitener

Brushing your teeth with baking soda can whiten your teeth. You can do this once a day. Just exercise caution and make sure that you press gently your brush because it can be abrasive on your gums.

These are just a few things that you can do using baking soda. This provides a green solution for a lot of things without using chemical-based products. Try it now!

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