Many common cooking ingredients have uses beyond the kitchen. An excellent example of this baking soda.
From its effectiveness as a mild abrasive to its exfoliating capabilities, the applications of baking soda seem endless.
1. Gently exfoliate
Gently exfoliate
Here’s a simple way to gently get rid of dead skin: Mix 3 parts of baking soda to 1 part water. Rub gently in a circular motion and then rinse clean.Perhaps using a damp cloth or a damp sponge is a great way to apply.
2. Relieve insect bites
Relieve insect bites
Make a simple paste of water and baking soda and apply as a salve onto affected skin. This is a great form of relief from annoying insect bites.
3. Keep your brushes and combs clean
Keep brushes clean
Baking soda is great to help naturally remove oils, build up, and residue on your combs and brushes. Simply soak in a solution of water and baking soda (about 1 tsp of baking soda to a cup of water). Rinse and dry thoroughly.
4. Pamper your feet
Pamper your feet
Soaking your feet in a baking soda solution will help soothe and soften tired feet. Mix 3 tablespoons of baking soda into a small tub of warm water and soak.
5. Cut grease naturally
Cut grease naturally
Add a heaping scoop of baking soda to your normal dish soap and let soak for a while. Baking soda helps gut grease and make it easier to clean.
6. Absorb Toilet Odors
Absorb toilet odors
Add a cup of baking soda to the toilet and leave it for an hour before flushing. It will clean the toilet and absorb the odor.
7. Clean Gym Clothes
Clean gym clothes
If you’ve ever left the gym with a smelly gym bag or gym shoes, then you can relate to this one. Simply sprinkle some baking soda into your shoes or into your entire bag to absorb unwanted odors. When you’re ready to use, just knock the baking soda out of there.