Ten Ways to Clean With Baking Soda
December 28, 2006 by Karen Weideman
Filed under Top 10 lists, bathroom, cleaning, frugal living, household product, money saving idea
Baking soda is an inexpensive cleaning tool. It is safe to use and gentle on your skin. This is important for me, since I have terrible eczema. Looks like I need to go purchase a large box of this amazing product. I am excited that there is a cleaner out there that won’t irritate my skin and cause pain. I hope you will try these tips for this frugal product.
Crayon marks – Clean crayon marks off your floors and walls with baking soda and water.
Clean coffee mugs – Mix 3 tsps of baking soda with hot water to clean stains from coffee mugs.
Laundry – Add some to your wash to help clean your clothes. You can cut the amount of chlorine bleach used in your wash by half when you add 1/4 cup to front loading washers and 1/2 a cup to top loading machines.
Sinks & Counters – Sprinkle some on your kitchen counter or sink. Perfect to use as a gentle scouring powder. Helps to remove kool-aid stains from counters. You can also add some salt and make a baking soda and salt paste.
Pots & pans – Shake some on your pots and pans, add dish detergent and hot water, and let them soak.
Freshen your carpet – Sprinkle some baking soda on your carpet before you go to bed. Vacuum the carpet when you get up in the morning.
General cleaner – For a general all-purpose cleaner, dissolve 4 tablespoons of baking soda in 1 quart of water.
Soap Scum Remover – Mix baking soda and salt to make a paste that will remove soap scum. No harsh fumes!
Freshen Stuffed Animals – Give stuffed animals a dry bath in baking soda powder and let it sit for at least 15 minutes. Brush off excess. This method is even safe for baby!
Clean Baby Equipment – Sprinkle some baking soda on your wet cleaning rag. Use it to wipe down the crib, changing table, toys, etc. Rinse and allow to dry.
Some sources and sites for more baking soda information: How-To Info, Arm & Hammer, The New Homemaker, Frugal Living.
That was great! I had never heard of the crayon tip, and I thought I was queen of crayon-removal tips.
I definitely need to get to Sam’s Club or somewhere and buy a big box of baking soda. I’m ready to put all these tips to use.
If you don’t already know this, Wal-Mart sells a 4 lb. box in the laundry section. It’s usually near the powdered bleach alternative products.
Thanks for letting me know. I HAVE to go to the grocery store tonight. I haven’t been since before Christmas.
Whew! I’m beat. I’ve been washing bedding, making beds, and I just took the kids outside for about 1 1/2 hours. It’s a nice warm day out there. I was able to pick some weeds too.