Tips & Hint's for cleaning baking soda

Baking Soda Paste for Stains

Rub a paste of 6 Tablespoons of baking soda and 1/2 cup of warm water onto stained clothing before laundering. Be sure to check for colorfastness first.

Baking Soda and Blood Stains

Baking soda rubbed onto a dampened blood stain can help lift the stain from the fabric.

Baking Soda and Sweat

A baking soda paste can be useful in banishing sweat stains and odors on clothing. Rub the paste onto the clothing before laundering. Tough stains may need to let the paste sit for 1-2 hours.

Baking Soda and Fruit/Wine Stains

Fruit and wine stains need to be treated imeadiately, but if you're in a hurry, pour a little baking soda on the stain, and then later run hot water through the back of the stain.

Baking Soda and Vomit

The smell of vomit can linger even in clothing that has been washed. Sprinkling baking soda on the site and rubbing it in can help remove the smell when it is washed. This is especially help with baby spit-up.

General Baking Soda Tip

Make a solution of 1/4 cup of baking soda, 1/2 cup of vinegar, and 1 gallon of hot water. This mixture will clean of grease and grime as well as deoderize.

Baking Soda and Whitening

Mix a quarter cup of baking soda with a few cups of warm water and wash down the outside of white appliances. Allow it to stand for 15 minutes before rinsing clean and it will help remove yellowing of the appliances and restore the whiteness.

Baking Soda Tips for Whites and Brights

Add a 1/2 cup of baking soda to the wash when you add your regular liquid detergent. The baking soda has been known to give you whiter whites, brighter brights, and odor free clothing.

Baking Soda Tips to Neutralize Acid

Acid spills and stains on clothing can come from various sources.

• Drain Opener
• Battery Acid
• Toilet Bowl Cleaner
• Vomit
• Urine

Quickly rinse acid spills and then sprinkle baking soda on your clothing to neutralize the acid and prevent damage. If the acid is already dried, you can still neutralize it with baking soda before washing and prevent further damage in your machine.

Baking Soda Tips for Crayons

If crayons have accidentally been washed with a load of clothing, there may still be hope for removing the art. Rewash the clothing in the hottest water allowable for the fabric, adding a 1/2 box to a box of baking soda.

Baking Soda Tip for Aged Linens

Baking soda can be very effective at removing stains formed by age. Because it is a natural cleaner, your older linens can be trusted to be whitened and brightened by its effects.

Baking Soda Tips for Fabric Softener

Instead of using fabric softener, try adding a 1/2 cup of baking soda to the rinse cycle. It acts as a natural softener and is gentler for those with sensitivities to chemicals in their laundry.

Baking Soda Tips for Odors

Add baking soda to the rinse water to help remove odors from clothes.

Baking Soda Tips and Cleaning the Washing Machine

Use a baking soda and water paste to wash the inside of your machine. The next time bubble gum or candy canes accidentally get washed, you can use baking soda and a plastic tool to gently clean the stuck on suprises off of your washing machine.

Baking Soda in the Trash Can

You can diminish or eliminate odors in the garbage can by adding baking soda to the bottom of the garbage can before you replace the plastic liner.

Baking Soda Under the Sink

Leaving an open box of baking soda under the kitchen sink can help get rid of an area that can be prone to smells.

Baking Soda and Trash Compactors

Sprinkle baking soda in a trash compactor each time you fill it to eliminate odors.

Baking Soda in a Bag

Sprinkle baking soda in the bottom of plastic or paper bags to reduce odors. Try placing crumpled up newspaper sprinkled with baking soda in the bottom of bags to help absorb odors and drips.

Baking Soda Boxes

Store an opened box of baking soda in your refrigerator and freezer to help eliminate odors. Replace at least every three months, although the box may need replacing sooner if it begins to absorb too many odors. Try dating the box to help remember to replace.

Baking Soda and Tough Odors

If stale odors seem to have seeped into the actual refrigerator, try washing the inside of the refrigerator with baking soda and water. It can help get rid of tough odors.

Baking Soda in Crisper Bins

Try sprinkling baking soda in the bottom of your crisper to eliminate odors there. Cover with a folded paper towel. Replace every three months, just as you do the boxes of baking soda.

Baking Soda and Refrigerator Stains

Remove food and rust residue from your refrigerator with a baking soda paste. Most refrigerator stains can be easily removed by cleaning baking soda, with the added benefit of odor removal.

Baking Soda and Laundry Odors

Baking soda can help remove pungent odors from laundry even when they linger after repeated washing.

Smoky Smells

Try soaking clothes that smell of smoke in a baking soda/water solutions before washing in the washing machine.

Sweat

Washable hats, gloves, scarves, headbands, etc can be soaked in baking soda/water solution to rid them of the "sweat" smell.

Mechanical Smells

If you have clothing with gasoline, oil, or other mechanical smells, place them in a bag with baking soda. Leave the bag sealed for a day or two before washing.

In a Hurry

If smelly clothes cannot be washed immeadiately, sprinkle baking soda directly on them. When you have time, wash as is.

Spit-Up

Dry baking soda rubbed directly on clothing can remove the smell of vomit or baby spitup.

Removing Shoe Odors with Baking Soda

• Baking Soda Option#1

After you are done wearing stinky tennis shoes, put a sachet of baking soda inside the shoes to help absorb odors until you're ready to wear them again. Wrap some baking soda up in a small piece of cloth and tie it up with ribbon or string. You'll have your own homemade sachet to use in your shoes.

Sachet Variation

Fill the toe of a sock with baking soda and tie it off. Leave this Sock Sachet in your shoes overnight to absorb odors.

• Baking Soda Option #2

Sprinkle a layer of baking soda directly into your shoes to sit overnight. In the morning tap the baking soda out before wearing. Be careful about using baking soda in leather and suede shoes. A buildup of baking soda can cause shoes to become more brittle. Use the sachets described above in shoes you may have concerns about.

Benefits of Baking Soda and Shoe Odors

Using baking soda to remove shoe odors can reduce sensitive skin reactions with other odor removal products. It will also remove odors without adding other fragrances that linger and mingle with your shoes. Homemade Deodorant (baking soda) Tired of spending money on store-bought deodorants/antiperspirants, only to find that they let you down and stain your clothes? Then, try this simple – and unbelievably cheap – alternative:

1. What You Need:

   * Wash cloth
   * Baking soda

1. What to Do:

Sprinkle baking soda – a little will do – onto a damp wash cloth, and apply it to your underarms. It'll keep you fresh throughout the day!

1. Why This Works:

Baking soda absorbs perspiration and neutralizes odors.

Benefits of Using Baking Soda Deodorant:

   * inexpensive
   * no harsh chemicals (like the aluminum found in most commerical antiperspirants)
   * fragrance-free
   * alcohol-free
   * neutralizes odors, rather than covering them up

Tips:

1. If a dry application is preferable, use a duster or brush to apply.
2. For a scented deodorant, mix together equal parts baking soda and corn starch (for shelf stability); and add a few drops of essential oil or a handful of dried flowers (lavender is nice). Then, store in an airtight container.

Acne Home Remedy

How to Treat Acne Using Baking Soda

Struggling to get your acne under control without draining your wallet? Then, give a baking soda face mask a try.

What You Need:

   * Baking soda
   * Water

What You Do:

1. Mix the baking soda with a small amount of water to form a paste.

2. Apply to your face like a mask, and leave on for 15 minutes.

3. Rinse off; and follow up with a light moisturizer, if needed.

Why This Works:

Baking soda dries up the oil on the skin, speeding the healing of existing blemishes and minimizing the occurrence of future break outs.

Benefits of Treating Acne with Baking Soda:

   * inexpensive
   * no harsh chemicals
   * fragrance-free
   * alcohol-free
   * all natural