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25+ Baking Soda Hacks You Need To Know

 Bicarbonate of soda, or more commonly known as ‘baking soda’, is used in the kitchen as a baking ingredient for the most part. But did you know that this product can be used for other things? Oftentimes, baking soda is used in household products and has a lot of health benefits.

25+ Baking Soda Hacks You Need To Know

25+ Baking Soda Hacks You Need To Know


Clean Dirty Fruit And Vegetables

Before you eat your fresh fruits and veggies, it’s known that they need to be washed. However, there is a better way to do this rather than just rinsing them off with water. You can let the produce sit for a few minutes in a bowl with a mix of 1 tsp of baking soda per 2 cups of water. Or, you can scrub the fruit with a soaked washcloth.

Clean Dirty Fruit And Vegetables

Clean Rugs And Carpets

If your carpet has stains or a bad smell, all you need to do to help that is sprinkle a good amount of baking soda on the problem area and pour hot water over it. Leave this mixture to sit on the stain overnight, and then vacuum it up in the morning. If the stain doesn’t come out on the first try, you can repeat the process.

Clean Rugs And Carpets

Mouthwash

Do you feel like you have bad breath often but don’t know how to manage it? Mouthwash can reach areas in your mouth that your toothbrush might be missing, causing this problem. One easy and budget-friendly ingredient is, of course, baking soda. Since it has antibacterial properties, it’s great for this use. It’s simple: just mix half a tsp of baking soda and equal parts warm water.

Mouthwash

Deodorant

If you prefer avoiding deodorant that is full of all kinds of chemicals, this hack is perfect for you. You can make yourself deodorant by mixing some baking soda and water until you have a paste. Apply it under your arms as needed and there you go!

Deodorant

Air Freshener

A lot of times, the air fresheners bought at a store just mask a bad smell instead of getting rid of it entirely. To top it off, these air fresheners contain a lot of harmful chemicals. Baking soda is a natural ingredient that’s good for this use and it will actually get rid of the odor instead of just masking it. All you have to do is mix some baking soda with a few drops of your favorite essential oil and place it in a bottle or bowl. Place it in the room you want and that’s it!

Air Freshener

Whiter And Brighter Clothing

To make your clothing to be cleaner and have a brighter look to them, add one cup of baking soda to your load of laundry. The reason this works is that baking soda is an alkali, meaning that it is a soluble salt that removes stains.

Whiter And Brighter Clothing

Bathroom Cleaner

One of the most frustrating things is trying to clean every inch of the bathroom and finding stains that just won’t come out no matter what you do. There are countless products of the market, but none of them are as effective and cheap as baking soda. It will serve as a whitener as well as a disinfectant to these surfaces. You can use it on any surface in the bathroom, from floor tiles to toilets and bathtubs. Just rub a paste of baking soda and water on the area and wipe it away 20 minutes later.

Bathroom Cleaner

Polishing Silverware

One difficult part about owning silverware is maintaining them. Over time, they just stop looking as shiny as they once did. Don’t worry, though, because baking soda can fix this problem easily. It reacts with a chemical in the silver and eliminates the tarnish on the pieces of silverware. Pour some hot water and baking soda over the silverware and watch them look like new again!

Polishing Silverware

Spa Treatment

If you want to get a pedicure but don’t want to spend money on one, you can give yourself one at home in the bathtub! Mix some hot water with an ounce of baking soda and soak your feet to your heart’s content. This way, you won’t have to leave the house, plus, you’ll save money!

Spa Treatment

Disinfect Toothbrush

While most people clean their teeth with their toothbrushes, a lot don’t think about cleaning the toothbrush itself. Sanitation is something very important to keep in mind, no matter what time of year. Since it’s something that goes in your mouth every day, it’s a good thing to keep it sanitized. All you need to do is mix water, vinegar, and baking soda. Soak the toothbrush for 30 minutes and you’re good to go.

Disinfect Toothbrush

Treating Bug Bites

Even though it’s not safe to apply baking soda to your skin every day, it can be useful with reducing redness, itching, and stinging that you get after being bitten by a bug. Most of those expensive creams you buy at the store have baking soda as their main ingredients, so why not skip that and save a bit of cash by making a paste at home? You probably guessed it by now – just mix some water with baking soda.

Treating Bug Bites

Burnt Pot

If you’re struggling with a completely burnt pot and have no idea how to remove all the stuck-on food, try using some baking soda. Boil water and add baking soda to it while still hot. Then pour it over the burnt areas of the pan.

Burnt Pot

Cleaning Shoes

Are you self-conscious about the bad smell coming from your running shoes? The good news is that there’s an easy fix for that. Pour two tablespoons of baking soda onto a cloth and tie it up. Leave the cloth inside the shoes while you’re not wearing them. This will take care of the problem.

Cleaning Shoes

Heartburn

Acid reflux, also known as heartburn, can be a truly uncomfortable experience. It can be caused by many different things, from overeating to stress and even eating certain types of fruits. Well, we have a trick to help you combat it. Since baking soda is an acid stabilizer, just drink a glass of water with a teaspoon of baking soda.

Heartburn

Cancer Treatments

You’ve probably heard about chemotherapy and know that it’s used for cancer treatments. Well, one way to help it work even better is with baking soda. Baking soda has the ability to make the environment for a tumor less acidic, in turn helping strengthen the chemotherapy treatments.

Cancer Treatments

Fluffy Omelet

If you aren’t really a fan of eating eggs, you might not think of them as a good way to maintain your energy for the day. However, adding half a teaspoon of baking soda to every three eggs you cook will make the omelet taste lighter and fluffier. The reason for this is that the baking soda produces bubbles of carbon dioxide in the eggs, giving them that fluffy taste.

Fluffy Omelet

Cleaning Drains

No matter which room in the house you’re dealing with, clogged drains can seriously ruin your day. To fix this problem, use vinegar, baking soda, and boiling water. Mix the three together and pour down the drain. Within 10 minutes, the drain will be cleared.

Cleaning Drains

Garbage Disposal Odors

When something that smells bad gets thrown into the garbage disposal, baking soda can save the day. Run hot water down the drain for a minute, pour a quarter of a cup of baking soda into the drain, and turn the disposal on for a few seconds. Then, wait 10 minutes and then pour one cup of vinegar down the drain. You should see bubbles, which means you can rinse it again with hot water. This will get rid of that bad smell.

Garbage Disposals

Whiten Your Teeth

We all love drinking some coffee or tea, but drinking these things too often will stain your teeth. If you don’t want to give up these delicious drinks but aren’t interested in spending a lot of money on professional teeth whitening, then we have a solution for you. Put a quarter teaspoon of baking soda onto your toothbrush mixed with water and brush away.

Whiten Your Teeth

Sore Throat

If you’re one who gets a sore throat often during the winter or even strep throat, this hack is for you. Taking too many antibiotics can start harming your body after a while. To help ease the symptoms, try gargling a mix of warm water and baking soda.

Sore Throat

Whiten Yellow Nails

Some people tend to leave their nail polish for too long, which can eventually turn them a yellow shade. To get rid of these stains, mix baking soda and a small amount of peroxide. Scrub the mixture onto your nails and soon they’ll look as good as new!

Yellow White Nails

Lighten Dark Underarms

One annoying thing that some people have to struggle with is having dark underarms, which can make them uncomfortable wearing tank tops. Fortunately, there is an easy solution to this problem. Mix some baking soda with water in a bowl until you get a paste. Massage the area with the past for one minute and then leave it to sit for up to 30 minutes. You can repeat this process 2-3 times a week for best results.

Lighten Dark Underarms

Exercise Performace

Athletes can person at their peak for a longer period of time with the help of some baking soda, believe it or not. This is true, especially during high-intensity workouts. What it does is stall the fatigue you might experience as your workout intensity rises.

Exercise Performance

Chronic Kidney Disease

Over time, chronic kidney disease causes more and more severe consequences to the kidneys. What the kidneys do is remove excess water and blood from the body, so it’s very important to keep them healthy and functioning well. If you have this problem, try consuming some baking soda. You can take it as a supplement. It’s been suggested that it helps slow the disease’s progression.

Chronic Kidney Disease

Kill Weeds

Finding a whole bunch of weeds all over the yard is truly an annoying this. Using harsh chemicals isn’t a good option both because of the high price and the unhealthy effects. What you can do is sprinkle some baking soda on the weeds. After a few days, you should be able to see a big improvement.

Kill Weeds

Clean The Microwave

Grab a clean sponge and sprinkle it with some baking soda and warm water. Scrub the inside and outside of the microwave with it and wipe it off with a damp cloth. This should clean the microwave thoroughly, leaving it as good as new!

Clean The Microwave

Melt Ice On Driveway

If you live somewhere that has cold and icy winters, you must know the side effects of waking up with an ice-covered walkway or driveway. Well, if you find yourself out of road salt, try sprinkling some baking soda all over the ice. It might not be as strong as road salt, but it will help all the same.

Melt Ice On Driveway

Cure Dandruff

Dandruff can be a real pain to get rid of. If you find that nothing is working, we have something new for you to try, and you probably guessed it by now. Try replacing your shampoo with a handful of baking soda in the shower for a week or two. You should notice a huge improvement in the way your scalp looks.

Cure Dandruff

Clean Your Hairbrush

After using it for some time, it’s normal for your hairbrush to start looking old and worn out. If you want to get it back to its old glory, soak it in a mixture of one teaspoon of baking soda and a small amount of warm water. Let it sit for a few minutes before rinsing it off. Just make sure it dried completely before using it again.

Clean Your Hairbrush

Make Your Grill Sparkle

Everyone knows that on a summer night, a barbecue is an essential for dinner with friends or family. If you live somewhere you can’t grill during the winter months, your grill might need a little pick-me-up before you start using it again. Use some baking soda on a damp brush, scrub the grate, and then rinse it all off.

Make Your Grill Sparkle

Make Your Floors Shine

With wood and tile floors, after a while, the floor loses its shine. To get it back to its tip-top shape, it can be really pricey. To fix that problem without breaking the bank, dissolve 100 grams of baking soda in a bucket of warm water. Then mop the floor with this mixture and rinse off after. Now your floors will sparkle!

Make Your Floors Shine

Appliances Like New

After using appliances like a dishwater or coffeemaker for a while, they start having a weird smell and look less-than clean. To make them look and smell as good as new again, run an empty cycle with some baking soda inside.

Appliances Like New

Litter Box

When owning a cat, you probably know the side effects that it leaves behind for you to see. If you want to keep your cat’s odors as minimal as possible, sprinkle some baking soda into the litter box. Now you’ll notice a lot less of your cat’s smell.

Litter Box

Exfoliate

Baking soda has been said to be a great exfoliant for your skin. Try creating a paste with three parts baking soda and one part water. Rub it on your skin gently in circular motions and then rinse it off with warm water and pat your face dry.

Exfoliate

Hair Treatment

We all know how expensive salon treatments are, not to mention, how expensive they can be as well. If you try a treatment at home, it can take less time and money. Mix some baking soda into your conditioner and put it in your hair as usual. This will make your hair healthier and stronger, helping it avoid split ends.

Hair Treatment

Trash Bin Miracle

One unpleasant experience is opening the garbage can and getting a whiff of a terrible smell of trash. To eliminate this scent, spread out some baking soda at the bottom of the garbage can or the bag inside and say goodbye to the smell.

Trash Bin Miracle

Rain Repellent

While it’s already risky to drive during a rainstorm, if you’re doing so with bad windshield wipers, you might be in for a wild ride that could end in disaster. Take a damp cloth, sprinkle some baking soda on it and wipe your windshield down. Next time you’re in a rain storm, you’ll see more water repelling off.

Rain Repellent

Chicken Pox Cure

If you’ve never had chickenpox, consider yourself lucky. If you did have it in the past, you’ll know that it’s no laughing matter. Mix half a tablespoon of baking soda with water to help ease the urge to itch. Soak a soft washcloth in the mixture and lay it on the itchy parts of your body until it’s dried up.

Chicken Pox Cure

Clean Food Containers

Seeing as people put all kinds of foods in their plastic containers, it makes sense why they typically don’t look so clean anymore. Fron pasta sauces, grease, and oils, there are things that stick to the containers every time they’re used. Sprinkle some baking soda onto a clean sponge and scrub away at them to make them look new again.

Clean Food Containers

Clean Your Sponges

It seems like a waste of time to clean your dirty dishes with an equally dirty sponge, don’t you think? It’s definitely not getting your dishes as clean as you think they are. If your sponges aren’t looking great, soak them in warm water and baking soda overnight and then rinse them off the next morning.

Clean Your Sponges

Pet Bed Odors

Most people agree that their pet is like a part of their family. However, pets just so happen to leave stains and smells around the house, which can become aggrivating. If your pet’s bed is starting to smell bad, sprinkle it with some baking soda and allow it to sit for 15 minutes before vacuuming it.

Pet Bed Odors

Canker Sores

Canker sores are a rather common phenomenon and they are very annoying, not to mention, painful. The way to get rid of them quickly and on a budget is with some baking soda, of course. Rinse your mouth with a mouthwash that contains baking soda twice a day every day until the sore is gone. Simple as that!

Canker Sores

Calluses

Even though calluses aren’t a danger to your health or anything, they can still cause some discomfort while applying pressure to the feet. A study recently proved that soaking the feet in a baking soda bath can help soften the skin, eliminate scabbing, and improve callus problems.

Calluses

Oil Or Grease Fire

There’s a good reason why a lot of fire extinguishers contain baking soda. It reacts with the heat in a fire in order to produce carbon dioxide. In turn, this helps extinguish the fire. Meaning, baking soda can be very helpful when putting out a small grease fire. We wouldn’t suggest to use this on a large fire. If you aren’t sure, it’s best you call for help.

Oil Or Grease Fire

Diaper Rash

Diaper rash is pretty unavoidabe and happens to most babies at some point, but that doesn’t make it easier for parents to see their babies in pain. Buying a cream from the pharmacy can be pricey at times and not even work well. Instead, try sprinkling some baby soda into your baby’s bathtub. After soaking in the water for a bit, the baby should feel much better.

Diaper Rash

Clean Walls

As a parent, you always want to encourage your kids to explore their artistic side and let their imagination run wild. However, when that means they start drawing on walls, that’s less ideal. If this happens to be the case, don’t stress. Take a damp cloth and sprinkle some baking soda onto it. Rub at the marks for a bit and then wipe it down with a dry cloth. No more drawings!

Clean Walls

Cloth Diapers

If you’re someone who uses cloth diapers instead of disposable ones for the baby, you probably know the struggle of keeping up with all the laundry. Well, in order to make sure the diapers are sanitized properly, dissolve 1/2 cup of baking soda into 2 quarts of warm water and soak the diapers in it for a while. Once that’s done, toss them all into the washing machine and wash them as usual.

Cloth Diapers

Coat Closet Cleanliness

It can be rather disappointing to open up your coat closet for the first time n the winter. After sitting in a closet for many months, your jacket might not smell the best. To solve this issue, put an open box of baking soda in the closet and let it work its magic.

Coat Closet Cleanliness

Keep Flowers Fresh

People put so much love and thought into buying someone a bouquet of flowers, but it’s always so disappointing when they die only days later in the vase. To keep them fresh for a longer period of time, toss a teaspoon of baking soda into the water the flowers are in.

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