This is Arm & Hammer Baking Soda...everybody knows about using it for baking and you can find the smaller 2 lb. box in your local market in the baking isle along with the baking powder. But, have you ever looked on the laundry detergent isle for it also? Here is where I found the 4 lb. box at a similar price, it was a little over $2.00 for twice as much. If all your going to use it for is baking I would probably still just buy the smaller box so it doesn't expire before its all gone. You could still use it to clean with even after its no longer good for baking.
Here are a few ways you can also use it, I got these from "ALL For You" magazine, they are not my ideas, for even more go to www.TipNut.com, they always have so many good ideas.
In the Kitchen:
- Buy a large salt shaker, fill it with baking soda and sprinkle away odors. Dust it over the garbage in the kitchen, in the dishwasher before running a load, in drains and garbage disposals.
- Mix a solution of 1 quart of warm water and 1/4 cup baking soda. Pour into your coffee maker reservoir, then brew. Rinse by brewing with just water. The result: a crystal clean pot and fresh tasting coffee. You can also use this solution for your tea pitchers.
In the Bathroom:
- Throw your cloth shower curtains and bath mats in the wash with 1 cup of baking soda. They'll come out like brand new.
- Wipe down or soak plastic and vinyl bath toys in 1/4 cup baking soda per quart of water.
In the Bedroom:
- Freshen your bedroom closet just as you do your fridge: Place an open box on a shelf to absorb odors.
- Freshen up stuffed animals by placing toys in a bag and sprinkle in baking soda. Close the bag, shake and let sit 15-20 minutes before dusting or vacuuming off the powder.
In the Yard:
- Degunk your barbecue grill. Place the racks in a plastic garbage bag and pour a mixture of 1 cup baking soda and 1/2 cup ammonia over them. Secure the bag with a twist tie and leave outdoors overnight. Wipe and hose off the racks the next day.
In Pet Areas:
- Clean up pet accidents on a carpet by using a paste of baking soda and water. Apply, let dry, then vacuum.
1 comment:
I have never seen Baking Soda in that large of a box. I will have to look better next time.
And with all the stuff you can do with it in the area of cleaning think of the money saved. All those fancy cleaners cost $$$.
I like to clean my drains with baking soda and vinegar. I think the ratio may be 1/4 cup of baking soda in the drain and 1 cup of vinegar. When it stops fizzing run hot water in the drain.
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