40 Fantastic Uses For Baking Soda ....cont

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40 FANTASTIC USES OF BAKING SODA

Chapter3
DEODORIZING


1. Deodorize your refrigerator
Place an open box in the back of the fridge to neutralize odors.

2. Deodorize trashcans and and recyclables
Sprinkle baking soda on the bottom of your trashcan to keep stinky trash smells at bay. Clean your recyclable container periodically by sprinkling baking soda on a damp sponge. Wipe clean and rinse. Also, sprinkle baking soda on top as you add recyclable to the bin.

3. Deodorize drains and garbage disposals
To deodorize your sink and tub drains and garbage disposal and keep lingering odors from resurfacing, pour 1/2 cup of baking soda down the drain while running warm tap water. It will neutralize both acid and basic odors for a fresh drain. (This a good way to dispose of baking soda that is being retired from your refrigerator)

4. Deodorize and clean dishwasher
Use baking soda to deodorize before you run the dishwasher and then as a gentle cleanser in the wash cycle.

5. Deodorize lunch box
Between uses, place a spill-proof box of baking soda in everyone's lunch box to absorb lingering odors.

6. Remove odor from carpets
Liberally sprinkle baking soda in the carpet. Let set overnight or as long as possible (the longer it sets the better it works). Sweep up the larger amounts of baking soda, and vacuum up the rest. An added bonus: You'll also deodorize your vacuum cleaner.

7. Freshen closet
Place a box on the shelf to keep the closet smelling fresh.

8. Deodorize pet items
Cover the bottom of your cat box with baking soda, then fill as usual with litter. To freshen between changes, sprinkle baking soda on top of the little after a thorough cleaning. Eliminate odors from your pet's bedding by sprinkling liberally with baking soda, wait 15 minutes (or longer for strong odors), then vacuum up.

9. Deodorize sneakers
Keep odors from spreading in smelly sneakers by shaking baking soda into them when not in use. Shake out before wearing.

10. Freshen stuffed animals
Keep favorite cuddly toys fresh with a dry shower of baking soda. Sprinkle baking soda on and let it sit 15 minutes before brushing off.


Chapter 4
MISCELLANEOUS

1. Cure all camping needs
Baking soda is a must-have for your next camping trip. It's a dish-washer, pot-scrubber, hand-cleanser, deodorant, toothpaste, and fire extinguisher, and has many other uses.

2. Extinguish fire
Baking soda can help in the initial handling of minor grease or electrical kitchen fires, because when baking soda is heated, it gives off carbon dioxide , which helps to smoother the flames. For small cooking fires (frying pans, broilers, ovens, grills).

3. Care for septic system
Regular use of baking soda in your drains can help keep your septic system flowing freely. One cup of baking soda per week will help maintain a favorable pH in your septic tank.

4. Scrub fruits and vegetables
Baking soda is the food safe way to clean dirt and residue off fresh fruit and vegetable. Just sprinkle a little on a clean damp sponge, scrub and rinse. Here's another way to clean your vegetable as well.

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22nd July 2010