70 uses for baking soda

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70 Uses for Baking Soda

Homesteader's list of 70 uses for baking soda, including garden and garage, pets, pests and home,

health and hygiene and using baking soda upstairs and downstairs in the home.

February/March !!7

Melaine "yther shares this helpful homestead list of 70 uses for baking soda.

A List of 70 Uses for Baking Soda

Garden and Garage

1.Make a non-toxic fungicide. Mix a solution of four teaspoons baking soda and one gallon of

water. Spray on grapes and vines when fruit first appears. Spray once a week for two months, and

after each rain. Can also be used on rosebushes against black spot fungus.

2. Rejuenate t!e greener". Mix together one teaspoon baking soda, 1/ teaspoon clear ammonia

and one teaspoon !psom salt in a gallon of water. "se about a #uart of the solution on each rosebush$

si%e shrub that&s lost its luster.

#. $ontro% cookout f%a&es. Mix a solution of one teaspoon baking soda and one pint of water in a

plastic spray bottle. 'hen fire gets too high, spray at the base of the flames.

'. $%ean (atio furniture. 'ash with solution of 1/ cup baking soda, one tablespoon dishwashing

li#uid, and one gallon of hot water. (inse and dry.

). Re&oe oi% stains fro& garage f%oors. 'et the area and scour with baking soda and a scrub

brush.

*. +ix a ,ad,atter" connection. Make a paste of three parts baking soda to one part water and brush

onto corroded battery posts and cable connectors. (inse and dry. Coat with petroleum )elly to keep

terminals trouble$free.

7. Seeten t!e R/s ater tank. *rotect against rancid taste by filling reservoir with a solution of

one cup baking soda per gallon of warm water. +rain and fill with plain water. +rain again. ill with

water for trip.

. $%ean tree sa( off a car. (ub with baking soda on a damp sponge.

. ee( inds!ie%ds streak-free. Scrub dirty wipers with baking soda sprinkled on a damp sponge.

10. Brig!ten t!e !ead%ig!ts. Scour dirt, salt, and bugs off with baking soda on a damp sponge.

11. Re&oe ,ugs and road s(%atters fro& inds!ie%ds. Sponge off with baking soda. 'on&t

scratch.

12. 3xtinguis! cigarette odor. Sprinkle baking soda into the ashtray.

1#. +res!en t!e f%oor &ats. Clean with a baking soda solution. Sprinkle on dry for tough spots and

scrub with brush. (inse well.

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1'. S(ruce u( t!e fis!ing gear. "se baking soda solution to clean rods, lines, hooks, and buckets.

'on&t pollute rivers and lakes.

1). $%ean t!e go%f irons. 'ith a brush, apply a baking soda solution over the club.

1*.Re&oe gardening gri&e fro& !ands. (ub baking soda on wet hands. (inse.

17. Make an as! &eta% (o%is!. -&ll Mix four tablespoons baking soda with two cups of wood ashes

from a fireplace or woodstove. dd a small portion to )ust enough water to make a paste. 'ith a

damp sponge, rub onto stainless steel, chrome, silver, or gold plating. (inse and dry.

1. 4eodori5e auto car(ets and trunk. Sprinkle baking soda over carpeted area and let sit for 1

minutes before vacuuming.

6ets 6ests 8 9o&e

1. Re&oe (orcu(ine :ui%%s fro& (ets. Mix two teaspoons baking soda in one cup of vinegar.

pply to #uill area and wait 10 minutes. (eapply and wait another 10 minutes. uills should come

out easily.

20. 4r"-c%ean t!e dog. (ub baking soda into dog&s fur, then comb it out. Cleans and deodori%es

when there&s no time for a bath.

21. +res!en t!e dog/s ,reat!. 2rush dog&s teeth with a toothbrush dipped in baking soda solution.

22. $%ean t!e (et/s to"s and dis!es. Soak everything in a solution of three tablespoons baking soda

and one #uart warm water. Scour with dry baking soda if necessary.

2#. 4eodori5e (et ,edding. Sprinkle baking soda over surface 3only if dry4. 5et sit for 1 minutes,

then vacuum.

2'. $%ean s&a%% ani&a% cages. 'ipe all surfaces with baking soda sprinkled on a damp sponge.

(inse and dry.

2). +res!en t!e kitt" %itter. Spread a layer of baking soda on the bottom of the pan. 6hen cover with

litter.

2*. i%% roac!es and si%erfis!. *lace a mixture of e#ual parts baking soda and sugar in infested

area. 2ugs are attracted to the sugar and will conse#uently eat too much baking soda.

27. 4eodori5e a &attress after an accident. 2lot wet mattress with towel. 6hen sprinkle baking

soda on damp part. llow to dry, then vacuum.

2. $%ean ,i,s. (ub baking soda over spit$ups promptly to cut odors and make for easier laundering.

2. $%ean and deodori5e t!e &icroae. 2oil a solution of two tablespoons baking soda and one

cup water in the microwave for a few minutes. 6hen, wipe off all the grime easily.

9ea%t! and 9"giene

#0. Make a &out!as!. (inse and gargle with one teaspoon of baking soda in 1/ cup of water.

#1. Brus! "our teet!. little baking soda on a wet toothbrush not only cleans your teeth but

neutrali%es bacterial waste.



#2. ;reat "our feet. 7ive your tired toes a 10$minute soak in a solution of four tablespoons baking

soda and a #uart of warm water. lso softens calluses and relieves the itch of athlete&s foot.

##. Soften !ard ,at!ater. dd 1/ cup baking soda to the bath for a relaxing and deodori%ing

soak.

#'. Under&ine underar& odors. Sprinkle baking soda under your arms as a natural alternative to

sprays and sticks.

#). ;ake as an antacid. +issolve 1/ teaspoon baking soda in 1/ glass of water and drink slowly.

#*. Soot!e &inor ,urns and ras!es. pply a paste three parts baking soda, one part water or witch

ha%el. 3lso good for poison ivy itch.4

#7. Use as a (res!ae<afters!ae s(%as!. 8ne tablespoon baking soda mixed in a cup of water can

minimi%e ra%or burns.

#. 4isso%e !airs(ra" ,ui%du(. (ub a tablespoon of baking soda into lathered hair when

shampooing.

#. $%ean groo&ing accessories. Soak brushes, combs, curlers, cosmetic sponges, and applicators

overnight in a solution of four tablespoons baking soda and a #uart of water.

U(stairs and 4onstairs

'0. Skid-(roof t!e front ste(s. Sprinkle baking soda generously on icy steps and walkways. 'on&t

damage floors if tracked inside.

'1. 3xtinguis! stoe fires. 6urn off burner or broiler and toss handfuls of baking soda on the flames.

'2. Soften ,urnt-on food. Cover surfaces of pots and pans with baking soda, add hot water, and let

soak for 10 minutes. 6hen scrub with baking soda on a damp sponge.

'#. 4eodori5e t!e refrigerator. *lace an opened box of baking soda inside. (eplace after three

months. 3*our the old box down the drain for added benefit.4

'' $%ean t!e kitc!en sink. Sprinkle baking soda into sink and add a little vinegar. s it bubbles,

scrub with a brush and rinse.

'). $ontro% dis!as!er odors. Sprinkle baking soda on the bottom between loads.

'*. Bo%ster "our detergent/s c%eaning (oer. dd two tablespoons baking soda to the sink or

dishpan along with the detergent.

'7. Re&oe scuff &arks fro& %ino%eu&. 'ipe with baking soda on a damp sponge.

'. S!ine t!e si%erare. Make a paste of e#ual parts baking soda and warm water. pply to silver

with a sponge. (ub, rinse, and buff dry.

'. 4eodori5e (%astic food containers. dd two tablespoons baking soda and fill container with hot

water. Cover and shake. or strong odors, allow to soak overnight.

)0. S%i( easi%" into ru,,er g%oes. *our baking soda into the fingers.

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)1. ;reat t!e se(tic tank. lush a cup of baking soda down the toilet once a week.

)2. $%ean t!e toi%et ,o%. 6oss in 1/ cup of baking soda and scour with toilet brush.

)#. Re&oe grout and ti%e stains. Make a paste of three parts baking soda to one part water. pply

with damp sponge to tile, and with toothbrush to grout.

)'. Rene s(onges and scru, ,rus!es. Soak overnight in a baking soda solution.

)). Make an inex(ensie (%aster. dd )ust enough white glue to baking soda to make a paste. pply

to cracks with finger.

)*. 4eodori5e &ust" ,ooks. +ry thoroughly. 6hen sprinkle a little baking soda between pages.

2rush out after several days.

)7. Re&oe cra"on &arks fro& a%%s. Sprinkle baking soda on a damp sponge and rub gently with

warm water.

). 6o%is! !ite ,a," s!oes. (ub with baking soda on a damp sponge. (inse and buff.

). +res!en c%ot! dia(ers. Soak them in a solution of 1/ cup baking soda and two #uarts water.

*0. $%ean and deodori5e t!e dia(er (ai%. 'ipe inside and out with a solution of baking soda and

water.

*1. 4eodori5e ,a," ,ott%es. 'ash first, then fill bottles with baking soda solution and let soak

overnight. (inse well and air dry.

*2. $%ean ,a,"/s !ig! c!air. "se a solution of four tablespoons baking soda in a #uart of warm

water. or tough )obs, scrub with baking soda on a damp sponge.

*#. =4ust= t!e stuffed ani&a%s. *lace the toys in a large plastic bag with 1/ cup baking soda.

Shake bag vigorously. 5et sit for 1 minutes, then brush baking soda off with hairbrush.

*'. Seeten s&e%%" sneakers. Sprinkle a little baking soda inside. Shake out before wearing.

*). +res!en t!e c%ot!es !a&(er. Sprinkle baking soda between layers of clothes. 'ill soften clothes

at wash time.

**. 6retreat s&e%%" c%ot!es. Soak clothes for an hour or more in a solution of 1/ cup baking soda

and a gallon of warm water. 5aunder as normal.

*7. 4eodori5e t!e car(ets. Sprinkle baking soda liberally on carpets. 5et sit for 1 minutes before

vacuuming.

*. 4eodori5e a s&oke-fi%%ed roo&. ill a plant mister with a solution of four tablespoons baking

soda and a #uart of warm water. Spray into smoky air to cut the ha%e and odor.

*. 6o%is! c!ro&e and stain%ess stee%. 7ently rub with baking soda on a damp sponge.

70. 6reent c%oud" ice tea. dd a pinch of baking soda to the mixture.

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