Baking soda is a great cleaning product that can be used in many ways. It has the ability to clean stains, remove odors, and sanitize your home all with just one product. This blog post will go over different ways to clean with baking soda for various purposes in your home.
It’s also very inexpensive and easy to find at any grocery store. If you’re looking for a natural cleaner that will get rid of dirt and grime while leaving behind no harmful residue, look no further than the humble baking soda!
Below are the ways you can use Baking soda for cleaning around the house.
1. Stainless Steel Sink Cleaner:
When you have white vinegar and baking soda on hand, make your own natural cleaner to get rid of that musty sink smell. Mix equal parts with water in a quart jar until the consistency becomes paste-like before applying liberally across the front surface area where icky smells tend to accumulate; let sit for about 30 minutes before wiping away residue using paper towels or toweling cloths (you’ll want more than one!).
2. Trash Can Deodorizer:
Baking soda is really useful for absorbing odors, like in the trash can. One way to keep a trash can smelling fresh throughout the week is by sprinkling some baking soda into it once every few days or so.
3. Stovetop Cleaner:
Add baking soda to the grimy surface and let sit for 5 minutes. Wipe with a damp sponge, scrubbing gently. Finish cleaning off the soap residue by wiping clean with a soft cloth.
4. Dishwasher Cleaner:
The most common way to remove stains from your dishwasher is with baking soda. First, mix together equal parts water and bicarbonate of soda in a shallow bowl or container then fill the rest up as high on top of that pile so it doesn’t sink into any liquid below (if there’s anything at all). Run through one cycle just like you normally would – but be sure not to leave utensils soaking inside!
5. Fruit and Veggie Wash:
To remove all the wax from your fruits and vegetables, mix water with baking soda and lemon juice. Then wipe down every piece of produce to get rid of any residue!
6. Shower Grout Cleaner:
The lemon juice and baking soda paste are a great way to whiten your grout. Just mix together two ingredients: 1 teaspoon of chlorine bleach mixed with ¾ cup water, or one-shot glass worth for every few square feet you wish cleaned! Apply this mixture on all surfaces in need; let it stand five minutes before wiping off gently using an old toothbrush roller brush (or similar).
7. Mattress Deodorizer:
A vacuum mattress is a great way to get rid of any pesky insects. Just sprinkle baking soda on top and let it sit for 30 minutes, then vacuum thoroughly!
8. Lawn Furniture Cleaner:
Mix together a cup of baking soda with 1-quart warm water. Wipe down, rinse, and allow it to dry before using again!
9. Bug Repellent:
Cockroaches and ants are pesky bugs, but they won’t be able to get inside your house with the help of some baking soda. Sprinkle a line along with any window or doorway where you see these pests congregating for more information on how exactly it works!
10. Dry Pet Shampoo:
To keep Fido’s fur clean and odor-free, add baking soda to his bath! Scrub the dirt off with a brush to start. Then sprinkle some of that white powder over all surfaces in contact with your pup before massaging it into their skin soaks up every last bit as best they can get away with on this dry day out there (or inside).
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