Guest guest Posted January 15, 2007 Report Share Posted January 15, 2007 20 Amazing Ways to Use Baking Sodaby Christina MaharajhI LOVE Baking Soda!And so will you when you discover how many amazing ways you can use this pantrystaple. Bakingsoda is not just for cooking - it can help you clean your house effectively,keep your teeth whiteand sparkling, and even get rid of kitty box odors!1. MAKE YOUR OWN BAKING POWDER. To make your own baking powder, stir and sifttogether 2 parts ofCream of Tartar to 1 part baking soda and 1 part cornstarch.2. KITTY LITTER BOX DEODORIZER. I simply sprinkle baking powder in the bottom ofthe box, beforeadding the litter, and then mix together. It really absorbs odors!3. HOUSEHOLD CLEANER. Use as you would regular powder cleanser - to cleancountertops, bathrooms,chrome fixtures, etc.4. TOOTHPASTE PARTNER. Dip toothbrush in a little water, then dip into bakingsoda, to coat thebrush. Add the toothpaste on top and brush as you normally do. It's just likebaking sodatoothpaste, but cheaper!5. FRUIT & VEGGIE WASH. Who needs to buy expensive bottles of produce wash whenyou've got bakingsoda on hand!? Simply sprinkle over the fruit, add a little water to create apaste, and scrub.Rinse well, and you've got delicious, cleanproduce!6. LAUNDRY BRIGHTENER. Add 1/2 cup to your load of laundry to help brightenclothes and increasethe cleaning power of your detergent.7. FRIDGE AND FREEZER DEODORIZER. Keep an open box in your fridge and freezer toabsorb odors.8. GENTLE FACIAL SCRUB. Yes, baking soda can be used for beauty applications aswell! I take ahandful of baking soda, create a paste with a few drops of water, and gently usethis paste toexfoliate my face. Rinse well, and your skin feels soft and healthy.9. CLEAN YOUR COFFEE MAKER. Run your coffee maker through a cycle using about1/4 cup of bakingsoda instead of coffee. The baking soda and steam make it easy to wipe it clean.10. POTS AND PANS CLEANSER. Stubborn, stuck-on grease and grime after a bigmeal? Coat the bottomof that pan with a layer of baking soda, and just enough water to make a verythick paste. Allowto sit overnight. The next morning, it'll be much easier to remove the mess.11. BBQ CLEANER. Use as above (in number 10) to clean your BBQ grills.12. DISHWASHER ADDITIVE. Add a handful of baking soda to the bottom of yourdishwasher beforestarting the load. It helps clean dishes, and removes any odor from thedishwasher too.13. POLISH STAINLESS STEEL. Polish your stainless steel utensils by rubbing witha moistened clothand baking soda. Rinse well.14. DRAIN CLEANER. Every week pour 1/4 cup of baking soda down your drain, andfollow with boilinghot water. It'll help keep your drains flowing smoothly.15. SHOE DEODORIZER. A little sprinkle in your shoes and sneakers will helpabsorb foot odors!16. TOILET BOWL CLEANER. Last week I tried baking soda as a toilet bowl cleaner,and it workedvery well! Sprinkle on, scrub with a good toilet brush, and flush. Nice andsparkling.17. EASY BATH SOAK. Add 1/2 cup to your bath water to soothe and soften yourskin. I've also triedadding a few drops of almond extract, and it makes it really nice. (You couldtry adding otherscents or extracts.)18. SKIN SOOTHER. Apply a paste of baking soda and a few drops of water directlyto insect bitesor rashes to help relieve the itchiness.19. SUNBURN RELIEVER. Use a paste of baking soda and water to relieve sunburntskin.20. ALL-OVER BODY SCRUB. Keep a jar of baking soda in the shower. Sprinkle it inyour hand and useall over to get skin smooth and silky Keep your thoughts positive, because your thoughts become your words.Keep your words positive, because your words become your behavior.Keep your behavior positive, because your behavior becomes your habits.Keep your habits positive, because your habits become your values.Keep your values positive, because your values become your destiny. - Mahatma Gandhi Check Out My Groups: Everything Natural http://health./ Everything Magick EverythingMagick/ My Blogs: http://.blogspot.com/ http://bee-witched.blogspot.com/ http://kitchenwitchrecipes.blogspot.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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