Baking Soda ~~ The Must Have!

BAKING SODA TIPS :

1. add a cup to your laundry (along with your detergent) to freshen and brighten your laundry (whites and colors alike)
2. sprinkle on a sponge for spotless and scratch free stainless surfaces and appliances.
3. make a paste to gently scrub wall to remove scuffs and crayon marks.
4. sprinkle on carpets, upholstery, and fabrics to eliminate household odors.
5. put some on a damp sponge to scrub your fruits and veggies, rinse well
6. to polish silverware - make a paste of 3 parts baking soda to 1 part water, rub on with cloth and rinse well.
7. next time you wash your hair, put a quarter size amount with your shampoo, wash and rinse to get rid of product build up.
8. clean hair tools - soak brushes, combs, etc.. in small amount of warm water and 1 teaspoon baking soda. Rinse and dry.
9. polish your BBQ grill grates by putting baking soda on a damp scrub brush, scrub the the grates and rinse
10. freshen drains and unclog minor clogs by pouring baking soda down the drain then pour vinegar down the drain followed by a stopper. Wait a minute or so then rinse well.
11. deodorize funky smelling laundry hampers and garbage cans by sprinkling baking soda in the bottom. Also, if it's not quite time to take out the trash or do the laundry, sprinkle a bit of the soda on top of your laundry or garbage to control the odor until you it's laundry day or your trash is full (no sense in wasting a garbage bag that's half full just cause it's stinky)
12. Bee or wasp sting???? Make a thick paste of baking soda and water and place on the sting and the area around the sting. You will feel almost immediate relief.

**buying tip** with so many uses, purchase your baking soda in bulk at places like SAM'S, BJ's, COSTCO, etc... it's well worth it and will save you so much money in many areas. Plus it really is cheaper than buying it at your local grocery store in those tiny refrigerator boxes.