Top 10 frugal uses of baking soda.
November 2, 2006 by kellys
Filed under bathroom, budget, frugal living, household product, kitchen
Baking soda is one of “Nature’s” best cleaning agents. It is cheap and hard working. It amazes me how many different ways we can use baking soda in our houses aside from cooking. Amazingly enough, there are health and beauty uses for baking soda as well. Here are my top 10 favorite uses of baking soda around the house.
1. Mix baking soda and table salt with water for a great paste to clean your porcelain tub or sink.
2. Stick an open box in the fridge /freezer to get rid of odors.
3. Baking soda and water paste to shine up that silver.
4. Mix baking soda with Borax for a scouring powder instead of harsh smelling cleaners.
5. Soak thermoses and tea cups with hot water and 3 tsp baking soda to remove coffee and tea stains.
6. Baking soda and a wet sponge will clean crayon off a chalk board.
7. Baking soda and water paste rubbed on rough feel, elbows, etc… Rinse with warm water and put on your favorite lotion.
8. ¼ cup baking soda added to 2 cups warm water will do wonders for your hair and cost less than a clarifying shampoo.
9. Insect stings can be eased with baking soda and vinegar (you knew that was going to appear soon).
10. Gargle water with baking soda for mouth ulcers and oral blisters.
Wow! Did you know there were so many uses for baking soda? Tell me what your favorite use of baking soda is. I love to learn from all of you as well.
My Mom used to mix a teaspoon of baking soda with a glass of water for an antacid. I think the directions are still on the box…
Years ago, we used to put a layer of baking soda in the bottom of our cat’s litter box.
Hi, I found a recipe for dishwasher soap using 2T. each of baking soda, Borax and inexpensive powdered dishwasher soap. I put half in the closed section and the other half in the open section. Works for us!
Have a great day.
I use baking soda as deodorant. I just use a washcloth to get my underarms damp and then rub baking soda on. It’s the BEST natural deodorant I’ve found. I can’t believe how well it works. And I’ve tried a LOT of natural deodorants!