No More Blocked Drains

Blocked drains are the absolute worst. If you recall earlier days of science projects at school, mixing together baking soda and vinegar caused our homemade volcanoes to erupt. We can use this same chemical reaction to unblock stubborn drain blockages in no time.

DIY Teeth Whitening

Want to whiten your teeth but are weary of using those whitening strips? You can try out a simple at home DIY solution instead. Mix a quarter of a teaspoon of baking powder with water, creating a paste. Brush your teeth with this paste as you normally would. Do this for a few days straight and you’ll notice dramatic results.

Demolish Weeds

Anyone who keeps a garden knows just how annoying weeds are to deal with. They spread like crazy and create a huge eyesore in our yards. An easy way to kill these unwanted weeds is by sprinkling a bit of baking soda on the areas affected by weeds and watch them disappear.

Microwave Cleaner

Cleaning the microwave is yet another commonly neglected chore. The microwave accumulate unpleasant smells and crusts of food debris that is hard to clean. You can easily scrub away the mess using a paste made with baking soda and water and a sponge.

No More Icy Driveway

Harsh winters mean snow on your car and icy driveways. Not only is this annoying to deal with, it can be quite dangerous. If you don’t have any salt on hand to sprinkle onto icy driveways, another solution is to sprinkle baking soda on the ice in order to help dissolve it quickly.

Rainy Day Solutions

If your windshield wipers have seen better days and you find yourself struggling to see during rainy days in your car, you can temporarily remedy this issue until you have a chance to replace the wipers. Rub a baking soda and water paste onto your windshield wipers and notice the difference immediately.

Cleaning Fresh Produce

Keep you fruits and veggies clean as can be by mixing one teaspoon of baking soda to every 2 cups of water and letting the produce soak in the mixture. This will ensure that any dirt, pesticides, and general unwanted gunk gets cleaned right off. Rinse thoroughly and enjoy!

Instantly Clean And Fresh Carpets

Carpets are a wonderful feature of any home, but it’s no secret that they can become quite a hassle to maintain. If you find yourself vacuuming non-stop and still feeling dissatisfied with how your carpet looks, try sprinkling baking soda onto the carpet and scrub with warm water. You can also leave it to soak overnight and then vacuum away any excess in the morning. Your carpet will look good as new.

Spotlessly Clean Bathroom

Cleaning the bathroom is never a fun or enjoyable task. When dirt and grime is caked into the bathtub, it’s even worse. Baking soda is here to the rescue once again. Mix baking soda and water to form a paste and rub onto stubborn stains. Let sit for 20 minutes and then watch as it easily comes right off with one wipe.

Shiny Silverware

As time progresses, silverware accumulates dirt that eventually tints its color. You might think that it’s time to toss your set out and buy a new one, but that is not the case. You can clean affected silverware with baking powder and hot water and watch how your silverware transforms back to brand new.

Pot And Pan Cleaner

Good quality pots and pans can last your for many years, but it is important to maintain them well. We’ve all had a moment when we’ve accidentally scorched a pan, leaving black marks that seem impossible to get rid of. Once again, using baking soda will help. Boil some with water and use that formula to clean the stains away.

Litter Box Cleaner

Cat owners know that while litter boxes are a great bathroom solution, sometimes they become quite smelly. A great solution to avoid this unpleasantness is to add baking soda beneath the cat litter to completely soak up any smells you don’t want wafting around your house.

No More Stinky Trash

Absolutely nothing is worse than a trash can that emanates a nasty rotting smell of garbage. Avoid this issue by washing out the bin and then sprinkling baking soda in your trash can under the bag. You’ll notice a huge difference and will avoid those gross smells.

The Perfect Wall Cleaner

While we adore our children’s artwork, perhaps the wall is not the best canvas for their creativity. You can easily clean away any scribbles left behind by your tot by using a mixture of baking soda and water to it wipe away.