We all have it at home--baking soda. What comes to mind when we hear this household item? We usually think of it as a baking ingredient. However, there are so many other ways it can be used. It can be used for many personal care, cleansing and deodorizing needs! The many variations of baking soda:

1. Toothpaste: combine a baking soda paste with 3% hydrogen peroxide solution
2. Mouth wash: mix 1 teaspoon in ½ a glass of water
3. Cleansing oral appliances: soak appliance in water with 2 teaspoons of baking soda
4. Deodorant: pat baking soda under your arms
5. Treats insect bites: make a paste out of baking soda and water
6. Hair care: Use baking soda to go shampoo-free
7. Take a bath: add ½ cup of baking soda to your bath
8. Cleanses brushes and combs: soak brushes in 1 teaspoon of baking soda and warm water
9. Hand washing dishes: add 2 teaspoons of baking soda to the dish water
10. Freshen sponges: soak sponges in 4 tablespoons of baking soda in 1 quart of warm water
11. Polish silver: use a paste made of 3 parts baking soda to 1 part water
12. Cleanses the oven: sprinkle baking soda onto bottom of oven
13. Cleans furniture: apply baking soda to a damp sponge and scrub lightly
14. Freshen sports gear: create a paste with 4 tablespoons baking soda in 1 quart water
15. Laundry boost: add ½ cup of baking soda to your liquid laundry detergent
16. Cleans batteries: mix 3 parts baking soda to 1 part water and apply with damp cloth
17. Deodorize the fridge: place an open box at the back of the fridge
18. Deodorize lunch boxes: place a spill-proof box of baking soda in the lunch box
19. Freshen closets: place a box of baking soda on a shelf in the closet
20. Deodorize sneakers: shake baking soda into sneakers when they aren’t being used
21. Extinguishes fires : throw handfuls of baking soda into the fire
22. Freshen stuffed animals: sprinkle baking soda and let sit for 15 minutes
23. Scrub fruits and vegetables : sprinkle a bit onto a damp sponge and scrub
24. Make your own drain cleaner: put 1/2 cup of baking soda in your drain followed by 1/2 cup of vinegar
25. Facial scrub: create a paste of 3 parts baking soda to 1 part water

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