Brilliant Baking Soda

Hi Everyone, Can you believe it's December?! The holidays is right around the corner! :) I wanted to do another usual tip day with something we all have in our house like my white vinegar blog from last Monday. This one is on baking soda!

Baking Soda as Linen Freshener

Place an open box of baking soda alongside your 

stacks of sheets and towels to stave off mustiness.

Baking Soda as Drain Unclogger

To get your drain running again (without   resorting to chemicals worthy of a hazmat suit) pour ½ cup 

soda, then ½ cup vinegar, down a clogged drain.

 Cover it with a wet cloth, wait 5 minutes, uncover, and

 flush with steaming-hot water.

Baking Soda as Carpet Freshener

To absorb stale odors from carpet (and to

generally freshen up a room), scatter soda on it,

wait a few hours, then vacuum up the powder.

Baking Soda as Pan Scrubber

Sprinkle soda on crusted casseroles and roasting

pans  and let sit for five minutes. Lightly scrub

 and rinse.

Baking Soda as Tub Scrubber

Rub tub stains away. Create a paste made up of

equal parts baking soda and cream of tartar and a 

little lemon juice. Let sit for 30 minutes, then rinse.

Baking Soda as Crayon Eraser

Sprinkle it on a damp sponge to erase crayon,

pencil, and ink from painted surfaces.

Baking Soda as Container Deodorizer

Soak plastic containers in warm water and

 baking soda overnight to banish smells.

Baking Soda as Silver Polish

To polish silver: Wash items, then place on aluminum foil
 in the bottom of a pot. Add a baking-soda solution (¼ cup
soda, a few teaspoons salt, 1 quart boiling water) and
cover for a few seconds. The result? A chemical reaction
that gets the black off the gravy boat.

Most of these tips I use myself when I am cleaning the house. I don't have silver so this last tip I haven't done personally however, I know it works since this is something my grandmother does when she cleans up her pieces after each holiday when we use them! 

I hope you enjoy these tips and they help make everyday tasks easier on yourself and the budget!

Happy Monday!