Reader’s Digest: Extraordinary Uses for Ordinary Things
August 26, 2008 by Maricar
Filed under General Housekeeping and Homemaking, Homemaking Blogs and Websites
We know that baking soda is extremely useful for cleaning around the house. But did you also know that it can also be used to:
* tenderize meat? Rub the meat with baking soda and let is sit in the refrigerator for 3-5 hours. Rinse before cooking.
* bake better beans? A pinch of baking soda will reduce the bloating and gas that results from consuming baked beans.
* make omelets fluffier? For every 3 eggs, add 1/2 teaspoon baking soda.
* deodorize your garbage can? Use a a wet paper towel dipped in baking soda to clean the inside of the trash can. Rinse with a clean damp towel or rag, and let dry. Sprinkle some baking soda inside the can before putting in a new liner.
These tips and many many more are in Reader’s Digest’s compilation of Extraordinary Uses for Ordinary Things. This is a mega-list that is sure to provide with hours of reading, and tons of useful information. I haven’t even begun to scratch the surface of this treasure trove of tips. Take a peek and share your most surprising finds with us!
