Baking soda is a naturally occurring substance. It is not harmful to people or the environment. For this reason, it is a great idea to use it for many jobs around the house that would normally require more toxic substances.

ODOR REMOVAL

Baking soda absorbs odors like a charm.

Place an open container of baking soda in the refrigerator to absorb nasty odors.
You can also place open boxes throughout your attic to keep it smelling fresh.

Sprinkle in ashtrays to make them smell better.

Sprinkle in boots, shoes, and socks get rid of stinky feet smell. This will also help absorb odor when your feet sweat.

Nobody likes the smell of vomit. To remove this smell from your carpet, sprinkle baking soda on the offensive area to remove the odor and sprinkle salt on top of that to remove the moisture. Allow to sit for a few minutes, then vacuum up. Repeat this procedure as many times as needed.

CLEANING
Use as you would use a scouring powder to clean sinks, tubs, counters, and anything else you would use a scouring powder on. It is much cheaper then any commercial scouring powder that can be bought.

Polish stainless steel and chrome with a paste made from baking soda and water. Make a thick paste and use it to clean your stainless steel cookware.

Remove odors from carpet by using as a carpet freshener when you vacuum. Add a tablespoon of your favorite smelling spice to a box of baking soda to make a fresh scented carpet freshener.

Wash your windows with baking soda sprinkled on a damp cloth. Rinse with hot water.

Leave a cup of baking soda in your toilet for an hour, then flush. Your toilet will be fresh and clean.

If you happen to have a battery explode while it is in an item or in storage, the exposed acid can be neutralized by sprinkling baking soda on it.


LAUNDRY
If you have vomit covered clothing, soak them in a bucket of water with 2 cups of baking soda. This should get rid of the obnoxious smell. Add a cup of vinegar to the water to rid clothing of any stains.

Sprinkle dirty laundry with baking soda to keep it from stinking up your house.

Make your laundry detergent work better by adding ½ cup to your wash. It will make your whites whiter and your colors brighter

If you want to make your whites really white, to your laundry detergent add 1 cup of baking soda, 1 cups of lemon juice and 1 cup of vinegar. Hang them to dry in the sun.

Sprinkle just a little bit of baking soda in the lint catcher of your dryer. This will freshen your house when you run the dryer.

ANIMALS
Control litter box odor by sprinkling baking soda in the bottom of the litter pan before adding the litter.
Keep your pet dog or cat smelling fresh by sprinkling baking soda on them and brushing it through their fur. Even better, neutralize the smell of your wet dog by brushing him with baking soda.
Bathing your animal with baking soda and water will keep their skin and fur smooth and soft.
Control odors on your pet’s bed or favorite blanket by sprinkling it with baking soda.
Sprinkling your pet’s bed or favorite blanket with baking soda will keep it smelling fresh.

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