Nov
01
Crayon Marks on walls?
A paste of baking soda and water with an old toothbrush will remove most crayon marks from walls. Test before using in visible areas.
Nov
01
Clogged drain clearer
1/2 cup (150g) salt 1 cup (220g) baking soda 1 quart (1 liter) boiling water When the kitchen sink is slow to drain, a sludgy build-up in the pipes may be the culprit. Let a trusted combination of salt and baking soda take the place of harsh chemicals that may be bad for the pipes. […]
Nov
01
Cleaning the garbage can
Use a fairly strong solution of baking soda and warm water to wash the kitchen garbage can out. It will keep the smell down as well. This is good for all plastic and stainless steel cans. Works wonders for diaper pails also
Nov
01
Cleaning the exterior of white goods
All exteriors of white goods, such as refrigerators, washing machines, and freezers, will benefit from a wipe over now and again with a cloth soaked in baking soda and warm water. Greasy marks and dust will quickly disappear.
Nov
01
Cat box deodorizer
There’s no need to buy the more expensive fragrance-filled brands of cat litter when you have some extra baking soda in the house. Fill the litter box halfway with cat litter and then spread a layer of baking soda (about 1 cup or 220g), followed by another layer of litter.
Oct
26
Clean the washing machine
White Vinegar – 1 quart Baking Soda – 1 cup Did you ever stop to think that the appliance you use to clean your clothes could also get dirty? Depending on how much you use your washing machine, this simple process should be completed as often as weekly (for the two loads a day family) […]
Oct
25
Carpet cleaner for pet vomit
2 or 3 handfuls baking soda A sick pet can lead to all kinds of undesirable stains-from grass to bile to whatever was most recently in the food bowl- so make it a point to have some baking soda on hand for fast action. Start by sprinkling baking soda on the mess to neutralize the […]
Oct
25
Car emergency clean-up kit
1 16-ounce box (454g) baking soda 1 travel-size box baby wipes In order to be prepared for any kind of mess that can happen in the car, keep a box of baking soda and a small box of baby wipes handy. Sprinkle some baking soda on muddy spots on the floor mats, and they’ll be […]
Oct
25
Canker sore relief
1/2 teaspoon (2.5g) baking soda 1 small glass warm water Those painful white canker sores that occasionally pop up in your mouth can make it difficult to eat, so they demand swift treatment. One common formula is to make a mouth rinse out of 1/2 teaspoon (2.5g) baking soda and a small glass of warm […]
Oct
25
Bug bite remedy
1 spoonful baking soda 1 spoonful water To relieve the itch and pain that accompanies mosquito bites, turn to baking soda for a quick relief. Mix a spoonful of baking soda with enough water to make a thick paste. Dab the mixture on affected areas and let dry (rinse off only when necessary).