Baking soda has uses far beyond the kitchen.
These and so many more uses make the pantry staple a real jack-of-all-trades around the house.
Next time you need a soothing bath or antacid, reach for the baking soda.
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Freshen Cat Litter
A stinky litter box does not make for a pleasant home.
Enjoy A Soothing Soak
Treat yourself to a bubble bath and soften your skin in the process.
Add 1/2 cup of baking soda when you spin up the bath.
This home remedy can also be used to soothe sunburns.
Deodorize Shoes
A light sprinkle of baking soda in your shoes will help toremove odors.
Use a tablespoon of baking soda and add just enough water to make a thick paste, then apply.
Wash it off after 10 minutes.
Clean Flower Vases
Baking soda can helpremove cloudinessfrom flower vases.
Put 1-2 tablespoons in an empty vase, then add white vinegar and let it fizz.
Use a toothbrush to remove any residue and rinse out.
Flush with 1 cup baking soda dissolved in 1 cup warm water.
Drain and flush again before refilling with fresh water for use.
Clarify Sweet Tea
Tannins can make your sweet tea look cloudy at times.
A pinch of baking soda will neutralize the tannins and make itcrystal clearwhile also softening the flavor.
Clean And Degrease Hair
Baking soda’s exfoliating properties can help remove residues in your hair.
Consult with a doctor before making this a regular practice.
Sodium bicarbonate (oral route, intravenous route, subcutaneous route).
