23 surprising uses for that household staple, bicarbonate of soda
This humble household product can save you both time and money in a number of startling ways.
1 Freshen your breath: Mix 1 tsp of bicarbonate of soda in a glass of water. Swish, spit, and rinse. Easy mouth wash that neutralises odours.
2 Gently exfoliate: Mix 3 parts of bicarbonate of soda to 1 part water. Rub gently in a circular motion and then rinse.
3 Relieve skin irritation: Add a cup of bicarbonate of soda to bathwater to soften skin and relieve skin irritations.
4 Relieve heartburn: Mix a safe antacid with half a tsp bicarbonate of soda and half a glass of water.
5 Relieve insect bites: Make a simple paste of water and bicarbonate of soda and apply as an ointment onto affected skin.
6 Keep brushes and combs clean: Bicarbonate of soda is great to naturally remove oils, build-up and residue on combs and brushes. Simply soak in a solution of water and bicarbonate of soda (about 1 tsp of bicarbonate of soda to a cup of water). Rinse and dry thoroughly.
7 Relieve nappy rash: Put two tablespoons of bicarbonate of soda in your baby’s bathwater to help relieve nappy rash.
8 Pamper your feet: Soothe and soften tired feet by mixing 3 tablespoons of bicarbonate of soda into a small tub of warm water and soak feet.
9 Easy microwave clean-up: Sprinkle some bicarbonate of soda on a damp cloth and gently scrub away any microwave mess. Cleans and deodorises.
10 Clean crayons from walls: Apply bicarbonate of soda to a slightly wet cloth and rub lightly. Wipe off with a clean, dry cloth.
11 Boost laundry detergent: Adding half a cup of bicarbonate of soda to your laundry to soften the water and make clothes cleaner, fresher, and softer. Also makes detergent go further.
12 Deodorise the refrigerator: Place an open box in the back of your refrigerator to help neutralise odours. Change the box every couple of months.
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13 Unclog drains: Use bicarbonate of soda and vinegar to unclog drains.
14 Deodorise dustbins: Sprinkle some bicarbonate of soda on the bottom of your dustbin to help keep bad smells away.
15 Carpet deodoriser: Sprinkle bicarbonate of soda on your carpet and let sit overnight and vacuum.
16 Absorb toilet odours: Add a cup of bicarbonate of soda to the toilet and leave it for an hour before flushing. It will clean the toilet and absorb the odor.
17 Deodorise cutting boards: Sprinkle bicarbonate of soda onto cutting boards, wash and rinse.
18 Deodorise litter boxes: Cover the bottom of the box with bicarbonate of soda, then fill as usual with litter.
19 Remove odours from your hands: Simply rub your hands with bicarbonate of soda and water to get rid of strong odours like fish, garlic or onion.
20 Keep flowers fresher longer: Keep cut flowers fresh longer by adding a teaspoon of bicarbonate of soda to the water.
21 Neutralise gas: Sprinkle a teaspoon of bicarbonate of soda in the water when soaking beans to prevent gas and improve digestion.
22 Wash fruits and vegetables: Mix a quarter of a cup of bicarbonate of soda in a sink of water. Soak fruits and vegetables in the solution and rinse with clean water.
23 Keep ants out: Mix equal parts of bicarbonate of soda and salt together and sprinkle the mixture wherever ants enter.
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