Uses Of Baking Soda

The uses of baking soda and its health and household benefits have been discussed in numerous articles on this blog. The problem is that many of us tend to waste money on all kinds of expensive and toxic products, but ignoring baking soda, a very cheap and 100% natural product.

The key to all the beneficial properties of baking soda is the slight alkalinity of this product, which makes it an excellent remedy if we want to clean our house, remove unpleasant odors or even purify our body.

In the following, we will show you some unusual uses of baking soda. There are six in number and we are sure you will not want to miss them, so read on and remember!

Unusual uses of baking soda

1. Uses of baking soda in the kitchen

We have all faced a clogged pipe or sink at least once in our lives. In such situations, our house is filled with all sorts of unpleasant odors, and we are put in the situation to buy chemicals for unclogging the pipes.

But before you resort to such toxic products, why not try the trick we are going to present to you?

You will need:

• Half a cup of baking soda
• 3 cups hot water

Instructions:

• It’s not hard at all: first pour the baking soda on the drain, then pour the hot water. The pipes will unclog in an instant!

2. Uses of baking soda to remove chemical odors from clothes

When we buy a new towel, gown or even a T-shirt, we often notice that these items are impregnated with an unpleasant odor of chemicals or paints and that the material from which they are made is rigid or harsh to the touch. Here’s a little trick that will help you freshen up your laundry:

You will need:

• Half a cup of baking soda

Instructions:

• Suppose, for example, you want to refresh two towels and a T-shirt you just bought. Nothing simpler: just let the laundry soak in warm water mixed with half a cup of baking soda. The next day, wash the laundry in the washing machine as usual.

3. Removal of the smell of urine from pets

Animal lovers are probably already familiar with this problem: that hidden corner where the dog likes to urinate from time to time or the horrible smell that the cat’s sandbox scatters in the living room.

If you want to clean these places, but also to disinfect them to protect the health of your pet, do not hesitate to apply the trick that we will present below.

You will need:

• 1 cup white vinegar
• 2 tablespoons baking soda

Instructions:

• Mix baking soda with white vinegar, then, with the help of a spray bottle, apply the solution obtained on the surfaces you want to clean and disinfect. Leave it on for two hours, then rinse with warm water.

4. Uses of baking soda for bathroom tiles

If you apply the following trick, your bathroom will shine in the blink of an eye. Here’s what you need to do:

You will need:

• ¾ cup of baking soda
• 3 drops of tea tree essential oil
• Half a cup of white vinegar
• 3 liters of warm water

Instructions:

• Simply mix all the ingredients and pour them into a bucket. Then arm yourself with a sponge and start rubbing the tiles in the bathroom. When you’re done, your bath will shine with cleanliness and, thanks to the tea tree oil, it will be disinfected and smell great.

5. Remove unpleasant odors from the refrigerator

Sometimes, when we open the refrigerator door, we may be greeted by a disgusting smell of spoiled food — even though there is no spoiled food inside. If you are also facing this problem, find out that baking soda can be your reliable ally.

You will need:

• Half a cup of baking soda
• 2 cups hot water

Instructions:

• Empty your fridge first so you can clean it easier. Then mix the water with baking soda, soak a cloth in this solution and start wiping the inside of the refrigerator.

• Another trick you can try is to fill a container without a lid with baking soda and leave it in a corner of the fridge to absorb unpleasant odors.

6. Removing the smell specific to old books

We all know this scent, and many of us consider it soothing and romantic. However, if you are among those who cannot read an older book because of its specific smell, the next trick is exactly what you are looking for.

You will need:

• Half a cup of baking soda
• A plastic bag in which to insert the book

Instructions:

Put the book in the plastic bag together with the baking soda. Seal the bag and let the baking soda act on the book for a week, so that any traces of mold and unpleasant odor are removed. The results you will get will surprise you!