This one household item can save you hundreds through the year. What’s the magic item? It’s something every family probably already has in the house: baking soda. Read on to find all the astonishing ways you can use baking soda and how much it will save you per year.
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Household Uses –
- Dish Detergent – Combine 2 big tbsp of baking soda to your normal dish soap for a very effective cleansing solution. Perfect for soaking those really dirty pans. Cleans up coffee pots too! Can save you $24 per year.
- Mild Abrasive Cleaner – Add dry baking soda to a damp sponge for a mild abrasive that works well on sinks, tubs, and tile. Saves up to $18 per year.
- Odor neutralizer– 4 parts baking soda with 1 part water will neutralize any odor. Bye bye stinky sponges! You can also sprinkle in trash cans, shoes, or other odor-prone places. Can save you $24 per year.
- Toilet Cleaner– Dump 1 full cup in the toilet and leave it there for about an hour. You’ll come pack to a nice-smelling and clean toilet. Can save you $12 per year.
- Dry Cleaner– Sprinkle on your carpet or upholstery, scrub with a gentle brush, then vacuum up at least an hour later. You can even leave it overnight to get rid of odors. Can save you $36 per year.
- Laundry Booster– Just like detergent, you can mix it with your normal soap to give your laundry a power-boost. Can save you $24 per year.
- Metal Polish– Shine that chrome or stainless steel with a paste made from equal parts baking soda and water. Can save you $8 per year.
- Septic Cleaner – Dump 1 cup per week down the drain to keep your septic tank clean. Can save you $36 per year.
- Fire Retardant – Our instinct is to splash water on small kitchen fires, but baking soda works better.
- Vegetable and Fruit Cleanser – Mix a bit on a damp sponge for an ideal way to clean fresh produce. Can save you $48 per year.
- Magic Eraser hack– Get crayon off walls? Yup, baking soda can do that. Just put a bit on a damp sponge. Can save you $12 per year.
- Oven Cleaner – Sprinkle a light layer of baking soda in the oven, then spray some water. Let it sit overnight and wipe away in the morning. Can save you $6 per year.
- Deodorizer – An open container in the fridge gets rid of odors. Replace every couple of months. You can also sprinkle some anywhere there is an odor, like the trashcan. Can save you $10 per year.
- Natural Floor Cleaner – A bucket of warm water mixed with 1/2 cup baking soda gives you a floor you’ll want to eat off of! Can save you $24 per year.
- Oil and Grease Remover – Get rid of the oil stain in the driveway with baking soda and scrub with a wet brush. Can save you $12 per year.
- Car Cleaner – clean your chrome, vinyl, windows, floor mats, or anything else on your car with baking soda. Save up to $48 per year!
- Dishwasher Cleaner – A sprinkle or two in the dishwasher will deodorize and clean your dishwasher. Can save you $12 a year.
- Eliminate Pet smells – Spread some baking soda in pet beds and cat boxes to rid the house of pet odor. Can save you up to $30 per year.
- Freshen up Linens – 1/2 cup of soda in the rinse cycle will freshen up your sheets and towels! Can save you $10 per year.
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Personal Uses –
- Toothpaste – Mix with Hydrogen peroxide for a perfect toothpaste. Can save you up to $36 per year!
- Mouthwash – Dump 1 tbsp into a cup of water and swish. It actually gets rid of any odor instead of just masking. Can save you $60 a year.
- Deodorant– Use a powder puff to apply and skip buying the deodorants with harmful ingredients. Can save you up to $36 a year.
- Oral device cleaner– Add 2 tbsp to warm water and you have the perfect solution to clean retainers, dentures, and other mouthpieces. Can save you up to $30 a year.
- Facial Cleanser – 2 tsp Baking Soda mixed with a tsp of water makes a great facial scrub known for treating acne and exzema. Use it like a mask for best results. Can save you up to $60 a year!
- Itch Cream – mix equal parts of baking soda and water into a salve that will help stop itching and treat insect bites. Can save you $18 per year.
- Scent Neutralizer – If you’ve been cooking with garlic or other strong scents, mix 3 parts baking soda with 1 part water for a perfect hand cream that will neutralize scents. Can save you $12 per year.
- Antacid – Mix 1 tsp with a cup of filtered water to make a great antacid that works quickly. Can save you up to $24 per year.
- Alleviate Diaper Rash – Mix 2 tbsp in your child’s bath to effectively aid in healing diaper rash. Can save you up to $36 per year.
- Deep Cleansing Shampoo – Add a sprinkle of baking soda to your normal use of shampoo and you’ll give your hair a deep cleanse- getting rid of all residue. Can save you $36 per year.
- Brush and Comb Cleanser – Just like the cleansing shampoo, you can clean your combs and brushes with a baking soda/water mix. Can save you $5 per year.
- Foot Soak – A hot tub of water plus 3 tbsp of baking soda offers a nice foot soak. Can save you $10 a year.