Baking soda, or bicarbonate of soda is a product found in most every home.
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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 drink 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 deodorant 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 exfoliating scrub made of three parts baking
soda and one part water and apply with a circular motion massaging gently.
Avoiding getting it in your eyes; then rinse with water.
