There's almost no end to baking soda's value when it comes to home care and hygiene. Find out how this inexpensive product can be used in loads of different ways around your home.
Body care
The number of things you can do with baking soda for personal hygiene is surprising to many. Baking soda can replace almost any product in the bathroom. Put some baking soda on your toothpaste to strengthen its power, or make your own fluoride-free toothpaste by mixing baking soda and hydrogen peroxide together. Any odours coming from the mouth, underarms, feet or anywhere else on your body can be neutralized by dabbing baking soda on the problematic area.
Another great way baking soda can be applied to your body cleaning regimen is by adding some baking soda to your bathing habits. When simply pouring a half cup into your bath, it helps remove oils and perspiration that your body can collect throughout the day (as it neutralizes acids on the body). Even sprinkling some into your palm as you mix with shampoo helps remove what hair product often leaves behind to make your hair cleaner and more manageable.
Baking soda also works as an antacid and is effective at combating heartburn. It can also treat skin irritation as it can be made into a paste (once mixed with water) to give sunburn relief as well as help soothe itchy insect stings.
Home care
Baking soda is just as effective for cleaning and deodorizing your home as it is for your body. You can apply baking soda to a damp sponge and clean any soft surface such as glass, tables, counters, tubs and tiles. You can also mix baking soda with dish soap or salt to make a paste to scour surfaces before washing them off with water or wiping dry.
What makes baking soda even better is that it kills bacteria without leaving a smell, which cannot be said about most household cleaning solvents. Oil and grease stains on the floor of your garage are no match for baking soda and a wet brush. Laundry detergent's cleaning power can be amplified by adding a touch of baking soda to the wash. An open box of baking soda in the refrigerator will destroy lingering food smells. The list of what can be done with baking soda when cleaning or deodorizing is seemingly endless.
The many uses of baking soda make it a must-have for any household. Whether for the home or hygiene, the best choice is often baking soda.
