Whether you know the uses of baking soda or not, it is a must to have it in your household because you never know when you can use it!
But unfortunately, many people still don’t know how they can use baking soda, which is a little disappointing since it has incredible benefits. Once you learn them, there will be no going back…
Many people take baking soda for granted because they don’t know that it is necessary to maintain the pH balance in many living things, which is an important thing for life. Baking soda is also known as the bicarbonate of soda and it is made from soda ash, or in other words, sodium carbonate.
Also, this product is an extreme helper when it comes to cleaning and deodorizing your home. Once you understand its benefits, you will never have to use chemicals products anymore, to scrub stubborn stains, or even to worry about disgusting smells.
Dishes
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Are you washing your dishes? Don’t forget the baking soda, then!
Simply, add 2 heaping tablespoons of bicarbonate of soda to the dishwasher and turn it on as you usually do. It will definitely help loosen food and cut grease on all of your dishes, and if you want to use it on dishes that you rather wash by hand, then soak them in detergent and baking soda mixture.
You can also add the baking soda to a cloth or a damp sponge to avoid scouring powder.
Cleaner veggies and fruits
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This is a cut-clear fact: you have to wash your food before consuming it. But do you think water is enough?
In order to make sure all the dirt, waxes, and chemical residues are cleaned, then you need to use baking soda.
Simply, add a little of it into the wet produce, shake it, scrub it, and then rinse it. Baking soda works better than water alone, and it is the perfect way to remove all the dirty things that can harm your body.
Product buildup
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Have you been using a lot of products lately on your hair? Or, you just want to see your hair extra cleaner?
Add a small amount of the baking soda to your shampoo (the size of a quarter), wash your hair as usually do, and don’t forget to condition it if you are used to doing it. The baking soda helps get rid of the built-up residues from the mineral abundant waters and styling products.
Dental gear
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If you worry about your dental gear and how dirty they can get, then you are not alone. Our dentures, mouth guards, and retainers can easily pick up bacteria which can end up within our mouths, knowing that it is the perfect environment for them to breed. Suddenly, you will find yourself dealing with many dental health issues and bad breath!
To avoid all that, just add 2 teaspoons of baking soda to a bowl of water where all of your dental gear is soaked, allow them to rest for 10 minutes and then rinse with cold water. You will also get a bonus which is getting whiter teeth… Yes, baking soda helps with teeth whitening!
Camping necessity
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