Baking Soda is divided into three types: medicinal, edible and industrial, it can be decomposed naturally without polluting the environment. If used properly, it is completely harmless to the human body and has low irritation. It can also be widely used in cooking, baking, cleaning, descaling, deodorizing, and whitening. The most important thing is that baking soda is very cheap!
There are so many people around who don’t even know what baking soda powder can be used for, only know that it can be used for baking. Today, I have sorted out 20 household uses of baking soda powder for everyone. Come and take a look!
▼ Health and Beauty
- Oral Cleansing – Add a teaspoon of baking soda to a glass of water, and a simple mouthwash can neutralize the growth of bacteria.
- Reduce Itchy Skin – Add baking soda to your bath water to reduce itchiness or make a paste to coat your skin after an insect bite.
- Exfoliating – Mix baking soda and water in a 3:1 ratio, then gently rub the skin in circular motions and rinse off.
- Remove Residual Pesticides – Add a generous amount of baking soda to soak in water, then put the vegetables in, wash and soak for 2-3 minutes.
- Teeth Whitening – Sprinkle some baking soda powder on the toothpaste when brushing your teeth, brush your teeth as usual to achieve a certain whitening effect, but it is not recommended to use it for a long time, just use it once in a while!
▼ Cleaning and Descaling
- Clean Environment – Mix the baking soda with a small amount of clean water, and then use it to wipe the doors and windows, doorknobs, floors, washbasins and other places that need to be cleaned, and then wipe it with a cloth soaked in clean water to keep the surface of the furniture shiny as new.
- Degreasing – Dip a little baking soda solution when washing dishes, it can effectively and quickly remove oil, and it is easier to rinse than dishwashing liquid.
- Powerful Decontamination – Put the baking soda into a paste and apply it to the range hood, let it stand for a short time, any grease will be wiped off!
- Remove Crayon Marks – Kids who accidentally draw on the floor or furniture can remove the stain by wiping with a little powder with a damp cloth.
- Remove Tea Dirt – Dip your fingers with water and then dip a little baking soda to wipe the tea stains inside the cup without scratching the cup!
- Clean Kitchen Appliances – Electric appliances such as microwave ovens or induction cookers are usually inconvenient to wash with a lot of water. You can sprinkle a layer of baking soda on the surface, then sprinkle it with water, let it stand for a period of time, and then wipe it clean with water.
- Laundry – Adding 2/3 cup of baking soda during laundry can enhance the cleaning power. As for the yellowed neckline or sleeve, just mix it with warm water to form a solution, and then use it with soap to clean it!
▼ Deodorization
- Simple Deodorant – Put a little baking soda in an open container, put it in the refrigerator, cupboard, shoe cabinet, etc. where it is prone to odor, and change it every three months.
- Deodorizing Garbage Cans – Sprinkle baking soda powder on the bottom of the trash can to inhibit the growth of bacteria and won’t have a bad smell!
- Carpet Deodorization – Sprinkle some baking soda on the carpet and clean it with a vacuum cleaner the next day.
- Palm Deodorization – After cooking food, wiping your hands with baking soda and then rinsing will remove the heavy smell of onions, garlic, etc.
▼ Other Good Uses
- Unblock The Sink – A clogged sink can be unclogged by pouring in a mixture of vinegar and baking soda.
- Make The Bouquet Last Longer – Add a small amount of baking soda to the water in the vase to make the flowers last longer.
- Isolate Ants – Mix the baking soda and salt at a ratio of 1:1 and sprinkle it on the ant-infested area.
- Eliminate Cockroaches – Mix powdered baking soda and sugar 1:1, the sugar attracts the cockroaches, the baking soda destroys their stomachs, and after a while all the cockroaches die!
Not to mention, I really don’t know, it turns out that baking soda is so versatile. But please note that when using it, it is necessary to distinguish whether the baking soda is ” for use” or “for industrial”. If used for beauty or cooking, do not overdo it! Otherwise, it may cause palpitations, tingling of the lips, and temporary loss of taste after consumption.
