10 Useful Tips Using Baking Soda

Baking Soda, or bicarbonate of soda is a product found in every home. Baking soda is a naturally found substance used for cleaning, baking and deodorizing.  Since it will not harm the environment it is the perfect "green" cleaner.

1. For stomach indigestion put 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda into 1/2 cup of water then drnk for an effective antacid.
2. Sprinkle baking soda on minor oil and grease spills on a garage floor or driveway. Scrub with a wet brush.
3. For deodorizing food containers, mix 1/4 cup of baking soda with one quart water. Pour solution in food containers, and soak overnight, then rinse clean.
4. Substitute as a deoderant by dusting baking soda under your arms to absorb body odor.
5. Sprinkle baking soda on burnt casseroles and roasting pans and let sit for five minutes. Lightly scrub and rinse.
6. Brush teeth with a paste of baking soda and water.
7. Baking soda can be used to fight class-B fires (flammable liquids, such as gasoline, oil and grease).
8. Remove build-up from hair conditioner and styling gel by washing hair once a week with a tablespoon of baking soda mixed with your regular shampoo and rinse thoroughly.
9. Sprinkle baking soda on a damp sponge to erase crayon, pencil, ink, and furniture scuffs from painted surfaces and then rub the mark clean, and rinse.
10. Wash your face, then make an exfoliatng scrub made of three parts baking soda and one part water and apply with a circular motion massaging gently. Avoid getting it in your eyes; then rinse with water.