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20 Ways You Can Save Money by Using Bicarbonate of Soda

Most people will have Bicarbonate of Soda( baking soda) in their kitchen cupboard and use it when they are baking bread, cakes or any other recipe that needs dough to rise. But Baking Soda has many other uses and can be used as a substitute for many more expensive products.

It can be used as a cleaner in the home, It can be used on the body and can even be used as a beauty product.

Listed below are twenty ways you can use Baking Soda;

Get rid of onion odour on your hands by using baking soda as a hand wash. Use 3 parts baking soda to one part water or liquid soap. Just scrub and rinse clean. This also makes a good hand cleaner for any ground in dirt from gardening etc.

To whiten teeth and remove stains use Bicarbonate of Soda once a week, Just use it as you would toothpaste.

Treat insect bites by using a paste made from mixing Baking Soda with water. Just spread on the area of the bite to reduce itching.

Sprinkle Soda in sneaker, tennis shoes and socks to eliminate odour.

Use a paste made from dishwashing liquid and Soda to clean stainless steel sinks.

Sprinkle under your arms and use as a deodorant.

Sprinkling your cat's litter box with Baking Soda will keep it fresh.

Sprinkle dry Baking Soda onto a dry cloth and use to clean chrome taps etc.

Scuff marks on vinyl flooring can be easily removed by rubbing with Bicarbonate of Soda sprinkled on damp sponge.

Use as a scrub to clean plastic containers or Tupperware.

For burnt on food in the bottom of pots and pans, sprinkle with baking soda then fill with hot water. Leave to soak overnight and the food will be much easier to remove.

Clean hairbrushes and combs in a solution of baking soda.

Make a paste and rub gently over your face for a cheap exfoliating scrub.

Revitalise hard paint brushes by placing in a pot of hot water and adding ½ cup of soda and ¼ cup of vinegar.

Add a spoonful to the water when cooking cauliflower. It helps reduce the cooking odours and keeps the vegetable really white.

Use as an antacid for indigestion by stirring ½ a spoonful of soda into a ½ cup full of water and drinking.

Use as a mouthwash.

Keep dishcloths fresh by sprinkling with baking soda and removing excess before putting away.

To clean a microwave oven sprinkle baking soda on a damp sponge , scrub and rinse.

Keep your carpets smelling fresh by sprinkling with soda and leaving for 15 minutes before vacuuming.

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