Baking Soda is Not Just for Cooking!

October 26, 2004

Courtesy of the Family-Content Syndicate

Baking Soda, a product found in most of our homes, is one that is friendly to

our environment. Below you will find tips on simplified cleaning solutions using

Baking Soda.

* Sprinkle baking soda in the bottom of your garbage tins to help keep them

smelling fresh. Then when you wash the tin, you have soda already there to clean

the tin.

* With warm water running, pour ½ cup of baking soda in the drain. This will

help keep your drains odors free.

* Put a box of baking soda in your fridge to keep your fridge smelling fresh.

Replace the book every 3 months. (rather than throwing the old baking soda out,

pour down your drain with warm water running, will help to keep your drains odor

free)

* For cleaning tubs and sinks sprinkle baking soda lightly on a clean damp

sponge and scrub as usual. Rinse thoroughly and wipe dry. Your sinks and tubs

will be clean without chemical traces.

* For cleaning floors, mix 1/2 cup of baking soda in a bucket of warm water, mop

and rinse clean for fresh, clean floors.

* Once a week, flush 1 cup of baking soda per week to help maintain a good pH

level in your Septic Tank.

* To clean combs and hairbrushes, mix 1 teaspoon of baking soda in a small basin

of warm water. Rinse and allow to dry. This will remove natural oil build up and

residue.

* Boost your liquid laundry detergent by adding a ½ cup of baking soda to your

liquid detergent. This will help get your clothes cleaner and brighter.

* For cleaning your barbecue grills, sprinkle dry baking soda on a damp brush,

scrub the grill and rinse clean For tough, greasy grills, make a paste using 3

parts baking soda to 1 part warm water; scrub with a wire brush.

* To clean your Microwave, use baking soda on a clean damp sponge. Use this to

clean the inside and outside of your microwave. Results: no chemical smells

inside your microwave.

* To deodorize your carpets, sprinkle baking soda on them, then vacuum.

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