Using Baking Soda to Clean and Deodorize
October 24th, 2006 (Cleaning)
1. Baking soda is a great deodorizer, cleaner and mild abrasive. Use as you would a soft-scrubbing product or cleanser in tubs and sinks.
2. Keep food disposals fresh and free-flowing by putting the stopper in the disposal and adding 3 inches of warm water and a handful of baking soda. Turn on the disposal and let water run out.
3. Remove perspiration stains and odor from clothing by applying a paste of baking soda and water and letting it soak 30 minutes prior to laundering.
4. Mix 1 gallon of warm water and 1/4 cup of baking soda. Soak freshly washed socks in this for 30 minutes. Spin out in the washer (do not rinse out the solution), dry and you will have odor-eater socks.
5. Clean smudges on wallpaper with baking soda and water.
6. Remove crayon from hard surfaces with baking soda on a damp rag.
7. Use on any hard surface as a mild abrasive to remove stains.
8. Use as a bug killer for aphids. Use 1 1/2 teaspoons of baking soda per pint of water and apply every 7 days.
9. To clean grout (any color), mix 3 cups of baking soda with 1 cup of warm water. Scrub grout with a brush and rinse.
10. Use baking soda on a damp cloth to polish silver.
11. To remove burnt food in casseroles, fill dish with hot water and add 1 tablespoon of baking soda and allow to soak.
12. To clean up pet vomit, sprinkle on a heavy coating of baking soda. Let it absorb moisture and dry, then scoop or vacuum up. The baking soda will neutralize acids and help prevent stains. Follow with Spot Shot Instant Carpet Stain Remover or any other cleaner of your choice.
13. Remove heel marks from hard floors with a damp cloth and baking soda.
14. Clean screen stain and mineral deposits off of windows by dipping a soft wet cloth in baking soda and rubbing gently. Follow by washing windows as usual.
15. Remove streaks and greasy film from car windshields with a thin paste of baking soda and water. Rinse well.
16. Put in the bottom of cat litter boxes to help eliminate odor. Put in a thin layer of baking soda and then add the litter as usual. This works with clay or clumping varieties.