Baking soda is one basic pantry item that will always be in the grocery list for most homemakers in this country. This is because baking soda is not only useful for cooking but also for other purposes such as cleaning, absorbing odors, personal care, and it’s incredibly cheap. Here is a list of 8 other uncommon uses for baking soda around the home!
- Cleaning stove tops: making a thick paste of baking soda and water is a sure-fine way to scrub off cooking splatter and films of grease of your stove top.
- Laundry additive: add 1/2 cup to your next load of laundry as a natural way to soften clothes and help lift dirt off the fabrics.
- Odor absorber: Use anywhere that needs a little bit of freshening like the refrigerator, freezer or cupboards.
- Pot and pan abrasive: baking soda is a safe way to scrub pots and pans, including non-stick ones, which usually needs a bit of extra care to stay in good shape
- Fire extinguisher: keep a jar with baking soda handy so you’ll always be ready to toss a liberal amount on a small fire. This is especially helpful for cooking grease fires.
- Stainless steel and chrome polish: make a thick paste to rub on stainless steel and chrome to shine them up. When you’re done, buff it with a dry cloth and they’ll look as good as new.
- Drain cleaner – Pour 1 cup of baking soda down the drain followed by 1/4 cup of white vinegar. Let it sit and bubble for 5-10 minutes, then pour boiling water down to rinse it away. This works best as a preventative measure to keep pipes clog-free, especially in the bathtub.
- Shine up your kitchen and bathroom – rub a paste of baking soda and water over your faucets and sinks, then rinse and buff them dry for beautifully shined appliances.
Do you know of any other ways baking soda can be used around the house? Share in the comments!