Baking soda is a popular non-toxic remedy, also it’s one of the most powerful and versatile items in our households. But, always make sure you purchase the aluminum-free version.
Here are 10 amazing tricks with baking soda:
Deodorize Shoes
A smelly shoe or sneaker is no match for the power of baking soda. Just, sprinkle some baking soda in your shoes and get rid of the awful smell.
Under-Arm Deodorant
You should mix a baking soda with a little water. Then apply the mixture on the armpits and thus, fight excessive sweating and bad smell.
Bath Soak
Add about 5 tablespoons of baking soda into your bathtub, and enjoy the bath that will detoxify and alkalize the body.
Treat Bug Bites
Prepare a baking soda and water paste, then apply it directly to the affected area to stop the itching and soothe the bug bites.
Clean Baby Clothes
Commercial detergents often contain heavy metals and other toxins. They can be harmful to human skin, especially for toddlers and children. Therefore, mix a tablespoon of baking soda to a cup of water and use to scrub out those nasty stains.
Garden pests spray
Mix four tablespoons of baking soda with one gallon of distilled water. Then, mist onto the plants in your garden to keep pests at bay.
Toothpaste
Use a mixture of 1 teaspoon of baking soda with a teaspoon of water, then brush your teeth to make them clean and whiten.
Treat toenail fungus
Add some baking soda to warm water and soak your feet to kill the fungus.
Antacid for Heartburn
Dissolve a teaspoon of baking soda into 8 ounces of water and drink it. Thus, neutralizes stomach acid and treats the heartburn.
Vegetable and Fruit Scrub
To clean the veggies and fruits, you can scrub each of them with baking soda.
