Baking soda is the best product you will ever use to clean and bake goodness. Well, we bet that you aren’t even aware of the full potential of the white powder.

Arm & Hammer made baking soda popular 150 years ago, but they forgot to tell you that even ancient Egyptians used it as a cleaning product. The list of benefits and uses of baking soda is never-ending, and we give you some of its greatest uses.

Body care

1. Toothpaste

Brush your teeth with baking soda to make them shiny and bright. This is your instant whitening product, and it contains no chemicals.

2. Mouthwash

Dissolve a teaspoon of baking soda to a glass of water and use the solution instead of your regular mouthwash. It neutralizes bad breath and destroys dangerous bacteria.

3. Healthy hair

The combination of baking soda and apple cider vinegar does wonders for your hair. Use it instead of your chemical-packed shampoo and conditioner.

4. Deodorant

We all put baking soda in our fridge to keep it fresh. Baking soda neutralizes odors, and this is what makes it a healthy alternative for those who don’t like to use regular deodorants. Pat it on your armpits, and you are ready to go.

5. Diaper rash

Add baking soda to your baby’s bath to relieve rashes. You can also soak a washcloth in the solution, and gently clean your baby’s skin.

6. Exfoliate

Use three parts of baking soda and one part of water. Use the paste to scrub your body in the shower.

7. Antacid

Add half a teaspoon of baking soda to half a cup of water. Drink this to relieve heartburn and alkalize your body.

8. Foot soak

Add three tablespoons of baking soda to your warm water, and soak your feet in it.

9. Hand cleanser

Clean and deodorize your hands with three parts of baking soda and one part of water. Soaps damage skin, making it dry and scaly.

10. Itchy skin, insect bites, sunburns

Apply baking soda on your itchy spots. Use baking soda paste to relieve insect bites. The same treatment works for sunburns, too.

Deodorize

11. Cutting board

Scrub your cutting board with baking soda to get rid of nasty bits and odors.

12. Trash container

Sprinkle baking soda in your trashcan to keep it fresh.

13. Sports gear

Add baking soda to your gym bags, helmets and other sports gear.

14. Lunch boxes and bags

Always keep a tiny container of baking soda in your lunch box or bag. It will absorb bad odors.

15. Carpets

Sprinkle baking soda on your carpets, and let it do its job overnight. Vacuum in the morning.

16. Clothes and pantry

Keep a box of baking soda in your pantry and closets.

17. Pet beds

Sprinkle baking soda on your pet’s bed, and let it soak up the smells. Vacuum.

18. Stuffed animals

Teddy bears and bunnies need some love, too. Sprinkle them with baking soda, and brush it off after 15 minutes.

19. Air freshener

Use a tablespoon of baking soda, distilled water and a few drops of essential oil to keep your home smelling fresh without using nasty chemicals.

20. Shoes

Nobody likes smelly shoes! Sprinkle some baking soda in your shoes between each use.

Clean

21. Hair brushes and combs

Soak your hair brushes and combs in baking soda solution and rinse. Dry them before each use.

22. Microwave

Use a wet sponge and baking soda to deodorize microwaves.

23. Sponges

Soak your sponges in a concentrated baking soda solution (4 tbsp) to get rid of stale smell.

24. Stains and smells of coffee pots and mugs

Wash your cups and pots with baking soda solution to get rid of stains and scents. Soak the mugs overnight if the stains are too stubborn.

25. Shiny floors

Add half a cup of baking soda and a few drops of essential oil to a bucket of warm water and clean your floors.

26. Shower curtains

Scrub shower curtains with baking soda. Rinse well, and hang them again.

27. Laundry

Add half a cup of baking soda to your laundry for better cleaning.

28. Holes in the wall

Combine baking soda and toothpaste into a thick paste, and fill the holes in your walls.

29. Silverware

Make a paste using baking soda and water, and polish your silverware. Rinse well.

30. Grease and oil stains

Sprinkle baking soda on the stains, and scrub well using some water.

Food and plants

31. Fruits and veggies

Scrub fresh produce with baking soda and wet sponge to remove dirt, bacteria and pesticides. Rinse well.

32. Flowers

Add a teaspoon of baking soda to your vase, and your flowers will last really long.

33. Bloating

Add a teaspoon of baking soda to your beans while soaking to prevent bloating.

34. Bitter tea

Stir a pinch of baking soda into your tea to neutralize bitter taste.

As mentioned before, the list of benefits is really long. You can use baking soda in many different ways, and don’t forget that it’s an incredibly healthy ingredient. Use it to treat and prevent many diseases, including cancer. Do your own research and go grab a few packages of baking soda.

Sources:
theheartysoul.com
www.almanac.com