This article is written by a student writer from the Spoon University at PSU chapter.
You may have always wondered why Mom kept a box of baking soda tucked away in the fridge. The classic orange box in the corner is not only another inhabitant of the fridge, but also a deodorizing gem. This purpose is one of the many versatile uses of the common household item. Here is a surprising and lengthy list of stuff that you can do with baking soda:
- Substitute it for Tums when you have a stomachache
- Remove laundry stains
- Rub on teeth for a cheap whitening strategy
- Use as an effective, and less expensive, deodorant
- Try it in a homemade face scrub
- Or even after a tough day as a homemade bath soak
- Toss is in with your load of laundry for cleaner towels
- Or in the next load to freshen your sheets
- Try baking soda in a concoction to clean your car
- Use it as a hand cleanser and forget about the pungent alcohol smell of hand sanitizer
- Instead of harsh soap that can leave a residue, clean pots and plastic containers with baking soda
- Try it to deodorize the garbage can
- Use it to freshen up and clean sponges
- Neutralize the popcorn smell in the microwave
- Freshen up your stinky gym bag that steams up when you leave it in the car
- Use on stains made by pets
- Apply to burns when ice, cool water or vinegar doesn’t do the trick
For details and more fun ways to use baking soda check out this link. You can also find Arm and Hammer products that have gained popularity including: toothpaste and laundry detergent. Don’t knock Mom! She usually has a method to her madness.
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