Nature's Alternative: 70 Uses For Baking Soda

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February/March 1997
by Melaine Ryther  
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55. Make an inexpensive plaster. Add just enough white glue to baking soda to make a paste. Apply to cracks with finger.

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56. Deodorize musty books. Dry thoroughly. Then sprinkle a little baking soda between pages. Brush out after several days.

57. Remove crayon marks from walls. Sprinkle baking soda on a damp sponge and rub gently with warm water.

58. Polish white baby shoes. Rub with baking soda on a damp sponge. Rinse and buff.

59. Freshen cloth diapers. Soak them in a solution of 1/2 cup baking soda and two quarts water.

60. Clean and deodorize the diaper pail. Wipe inside and out with a solution of baking soda and water.

61. Deodorize baby bottles. Wash first, then fill bottles with baking soda solution and let soak overnight. Rinse well and air dry.

62. Clean baby's high chair. Use a solution of four tablespoons baking soda in a quart of warm water. For tough jobs, scrub with baking soda on a damp sponge.

63. "Dust" the stuffed animals. Place the toys in a large plastic bag with 1/2 cup baking soda. Shake bag vigorously. Let sit for 15 minutes, then brush baking soda off with hairbrush.

64. Sweeten smelly sneakers. Sprinkle a little baking soda inside. Shake out before wearing.

65. Freshen the clothes hamper. Sprinkle baking soda between layers of clothes. Will soften clothes at wash time.

66. Pretreat smelly clothes. Soak clothes for an hour or more in a solution of 1/2 cup baking soda and a gallon of warm water. Launder as normal.

67. Deodorize the carpets. Sprinkle baking soda liberally on carpets. Let sit for 15 minutes before vacuuming.

68. Deodorize a smoke-filled room. Fill a plant mister with a solution of four tablespoons baking soda and a quart of warm water. Spray into smoky air to cut the haze and odor.

69. Polish chrome and stainless steel. Gently rub with baking soda on a damp sponge.

70. Prevent cloudy ice tea. Add a pinch of baking soda to the mixture.

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  • diane 3/1/2009 8:17:43 PM

    Deodorize trash cans. Sprinkle 1/4 cup baking soda in the bottom of trash can and leave it until it's time to clean. It stays in the bottom and keeps the trash can smelling fresh and any spills won't stick to the bottom--also doesn't stick to bag to make a mess changing bags. When it's time to clean the trash can, just add 1/4 cup vinegar or water, scrub down the sides and outside, and rinse, dry and reapply baking soda.

    Clean tubs/sinks. For heavy soiling, dampen with vinegar then sprinkle with baking soda, scrub, and rinse. Cleans as well as harsh cleansers and if you miss some while rinsing, it will only soften your water and skin, unlike harsh cleansers.

    Remove stains on inside of dishwasher (plastic). Make a paste with baking soda and water or vinegar and scrub.

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