You probably already have this household helper in your kitchen, don’t you? Occasionally it is used for cooking or baking and when it has expired, it is simply thrown away. This common household helper can be used in many ways in everyday life. Get ready for 25 amazing ways to use baking soda in your household.
25 baking soda tricks that will blow your mind
Fresh food
Put your fruit or vegetables in a bowl with a teaspoon of baking soda and two cups of water and leave to stand for a while. Then wash off any residue and chemicals with a sponge or cloth and enjoy your fresh food.
Fresh food
Fresh and clean carpets in no time at all
If your mats or carpets are starting to develop an inherent smell of feet, pet hair or spilled liquids, it’s time for baking soda. Put some on the affected areas and scrub it in with warm water. Alternatively, you can also pour warm water over it. Leave the mixture to work overnight and remove the water residue the next morning. Enjoy your new carpet, which smells like a fresh shower
Fresh and clean carpets in no time at all
Air freshener for the home
Baking soda is an effective and inexpensive way to freshen up a room. Unlike traditional air fresheners, baking soda doesn’t mask the odor, it eliminates it. Gone are the days when your air freshener pollutes the air and your body with harmful chemicals.
Air Freshener For Home
Sparkling clean bathroom
The bathroom is probably one of the most frequently used rooms in the house. At the same time, it is the most difficult to clean. Whether it’s unsightly deposits around the bath or soap residue in the shower, baking soda can help! Mix a paste of water and baking soda and rub it into the area. leave on for 20 minutes and then wipe off. The bathroom looks like new.
Sparkling clean bathroom
Shiny silver cutlery
You weren’t born with a silver spoon in your mouth? You can create this feeling for your home, figuratively speaking of course. There is nothing more annoying than tarnished silver cutlery. Place your cutlery in a mixture of hot water and baking soda and watch as a chemical reaction magically makes your cutlery shine again in no time.
Shiny silver cutlery
A radiant smile
Do you use your toothbrush several times a day but never think to clean it? Yet it is so important! Putting it in a dirty area full of bacteria several times a day sounds unappetizing, doesn’t it? Put your toothbrush in a container of hot water, vinegar and baking soda – it will only take you 30 minutes. It will eliminate odors and bacteria and ensure that no more biotope will form on your most used hygiene item in the future.
A radiant smile
Treatment of insect bites
Most ointments for itching caused by insect bites contain baking soda. So why not make your own mixture of water and baking soda? Although it is not recommended to apply baking soda to the skin on a daily basis, occasionally it is not a problem.
Treatment of insect bites
Pot cleaner
Have you had your favorite pot for years? Perhaps it was a gift or passed on to you by your mother? Are you about to throw it away because it has scratches and black deposits all over it? All your tricks and attempts to clean it with home remedies have failed? Try this last trick and your pot will shine like new. Boil water and baking soda and apply the mixture to the affected areas.
Pot cleaner
Shoe cleaner
Stinky shoes are now a thing of the past! All bad odors are eliminated by baking soda? That’s right! Take some cloth, put a tablespoon of baking soda on it and put it in the shoe for a few days. Your embarrassing problem is solved.
Shoe cleaner
Goodbye heartburn
You know that conventional remedies work wonderfully against acid reflux, but they are also quite expensive or you simply don’t have any to hand? You guessed right – fill a glass of water with a teaspoon of baking soda and mix it together. It is at least as effective, helps immediately and neutralizes stomach acid that leads to unpleasant heartburn.
Goodbye heartburn
Fights cancer
We know that acids feed cancer and turn the body into a breeding ground for cancer. Although we strongly advise you to stick to medical instructions and treatments, we do have an ace up our sleeve. It won’t cure you, but it can slow down the progress. Baking soda can not only neutralize acids, but is an excellent adjunct to chemotherapy to reduce acids.
Fights cancer
The perfect omelette
If fried eggs and boiled eggs are not your thing or you simply want to pump up your protein levels with an omelette, your guests will be amazed at how perfectly and lightly you have achieved the omelette. Beat half a teaspoon into three eggs to make a fluffy omelette.
The perfect omelette
No more blocked drains
Blocked drains are a nightmare! Out of sheer frustration, you just want to cry or bang your head against the wall. But despite your state of mind, the problem should be solved as quickly as possible. Remember the volcano project at school – the reaction of vinegar and baking soda? That’s exactly it! Now imagine how this reaction clears your drain. Add a pot of boiling water and your drain will be unblocked in no time.
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Smelly drain chopper
That pungent odor sometimes makes you think a dead animal has died in your kitchen, but it’s just the clogged drain chopper. The same applies here as for the blocked drain – wash the chopper with hot water, turn it on for at least two minutes and then add a quarter of a packet of baking soda. Turn it on again for two seconds and wait ten minutes. Then pour in a cup of vinegar and watch the chemical reaction. Then rinse with water for a few minutes.
Smelly drain clogs
DIY tooth whitening
You’ve tried everything, but nothing has really helped? Hot drinks, certain foods and smoking are discoloring your teeth but you can’t afford a professional procedure? No problem! Mix a paste consisting of a quarter teaspoon of baking soda and a little water. Brush your teeth as usual. The stains will slowly disappear and your teeth will look like the toothpaste advertisement. If it doesn’t work straight away, try it for a few days and the results will be visible.
DIY tooth whitening
Painful, inflamed throat
In our lives, we have often had to deal with a sore throat. We quickly come to the conclusion that it’s a cold or flu, or even go through everything we ate that day to draw possible conclusions about allergies. Therefore, the problem should be solved quickly and easily. Gargle with a mixture of water and baking soda and your throat will feel better very quickly.
Sore, inflamed throat
Goodbye discolored fingernails
Do you love well-groomed nails but in your stressful everyday life you often don’t get around to removing your nail polish or you leave it on for so long that it eventually chips off and yellow nails appear? Mix a paste with baking soda and peroxide and rub it onto your nails as usual. They will get their natural color back in a flash.
Goodbye discolored fingernails
Dark underarms
Would you like to wear your new crochet top in summer, but you have a problem with dark discolored armpits? Quick solution – mix a paste with water and baking soda and rub it into your armpits for about a minute. Leave on for a maximum of 30 minutes and rinse off with warm water. For optimal, long-lasting results, repeat the process 2-3 times a week.
Dark underarms
Increases performance
We know that many athletes take supplements or energy drinks to improve their performance. But what if we told you that baking soda works just as well? It prevents fatigue and nothing stands in the way of an intensive workout. You’re welcome!
Increases performance
Healthy kidneys
Baking soda can be helpful from a medical point of view as well as for cooking or cleaning. We know about kidney disease and sometimes we even know someone personally with chronic kidney disease. It often leads to dialysis or even transplantation. Baking soda has been found to help reduce the progression of the disease.
Healthy kidneys
Destroys weeds
These pests always appear when we least expect it and spread like wildfire. They make a mess of our driveways and gardens. Sprinkle some baking soda on the affected areas and repeat as often as necessary. Fortunately, the days of having to use heavy gardening tools and having chapped palms afterwards are over.
Destroys weeds
Microwave cleaner
After years without adequate care, microwaves eventually develop an inherent odor and lose their shine. Clean your microwave with baking soda and a sponge and then with warm water. The odors will disappear immediately and no unpleasant chemical smell will remain.
Microwave cleaner
No more frozen driveways
If you live in a country or city where winter regularly strikes mercilessly, you will certainly be familiar with the problem of icy driveways. It’s both emotionally and physically draining. Even if baking soda is not as effective as salt, it is still helpful.
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Clean hairbrush
Are your brushes and combs full of styling residue and hair? Soak them in hot water with a teaspoon of baking soda, then rinse and leave to dry.
Clean hairbrush
Effortlessly clean your barbecue
You’ve probably tried everything to clean your barbecue and impress your friends with a delicious barbecue, right? You’ve scrubbed your arm off, but there’s a much easier way. Rub the grill with baking soda and rinse with water. Who would have thought?
Clean your barbecue effortlessly
Shiny floors
Do you either have an obsessive-compulsive disorder or simply love shiny floors? So much so that you would like to see yourself reflected in them? Then add 100g of baking soda to a bucket of warm or hot water and mop as usual. The natural shine of your wooden floors or tiles is restored.
Shiny floor
Secrets of a clean kitchen
Wear and tear on your kitchen appliances, such as your dishwasher or coffee machine, is often reflected in unsightly stains and unpleasant odors. There is a very simple solution – kill two birds with one stone by simply putting the coffee machine in the dishwasher and running it on empty with a little baking soda.
Secrets of a clean kitchen
Litter box cleaner
Cat owners know how difficult it is to keep their little pet’s litter box clean and fragrant. Sprinkle some baking soda under the cat litter and unpleasant odors disappear immediately.
Litter tray cleaner
Exfoliates your skin
Your skin is crying out for a treatment, but your wallet is yawning empty. If you like to pamper yourself but don’t want to spend a fortune, simply use a homemade scrub. Mix a paste of baking soda and water, apply it to your skin as usual and then rinse it off.
Exfoliates your skin
Soft, smooth hair
Add a little baking soda to your conditioner. It makes your hair healthier and more resilient and fights split ends. Watch the results begin to show.
Soft straight hair
No more smelly garbage
Another place where bad odors spread quickly is the trash can. After you have washed it out thoroughly, add some baking soda to the bin and the odors will disappear in no time.
No more smelly gauze
Solution for rainy days
Don’t have the best windshield wipers or simply don’t have the money to replace your old ones? Rub a paste of baking soda on the windshield and you’ll see an immediate difference the next time it rains.
Solution for rainy days
Goodbye chickenpox!
Mix half a tablespoon of baking soda with water and apply the mixture to the affected areas. It reduces redness and itching.
Goodbye chickenpox
Dirty containers
If you regularly can your lunch or leftovers, you know how hard it is to get stains like tomato sauce out of the can. Clean the containers with baking soda and warm water and watch the stains disappear.
Dirty containers
Dirty sponges
According to studies, kitchen sponges are the number one source of bacteria, but that doesn’t mean you should dispose of them after every use. Soak your sponges overnight in hot water with baking soda and they’ll be as good as new. Always remember: cleaning utensils also need to be cleaned.
Dirty sponges
Stubborn odors in pet beds
Most owners take devoted care of their pets and consider them part of the family. But sometimes our furry friends have an unpleasant odor. Sprinkle some baking soda on the bed and let it sit for a while. Then vacuum up the residue with a vacuum cleaner and enjoy the scent. You almost want to lie down with them, don’t you?
Stubborn odors in pet beds
Mouth complaints
Similar to mouthwash for fresh breath, baking soda also works for mouth ulcers. Use it twice a day until the sore disappears.
Mouth complaints
Rescue for oil and fat fires
Before we start – no! You are not going to become a trained fireman with this! But if your pan has caught fire and it can still be brought under control, baking soda is a lifesaver.
Rescue for oil and grease fires
Diaper rash
There’s nothing more heartbreaking than seeing your baby crying in pain. There’s not much you can do about diaper rash. It doesn’t mean you’re a bad parent and it has nothing to do with a lack of hygiene. But there are ways to get the rash under control without spending horrendous amounts of money. Sprinkle some baking soda in the bath and let your little one sit in it for a while. Your child will be able to laugh again immediately.
Diaper rash
The ideal wall cleaner
Has the little monster in your home decided to give free rein to its creativity – and on your wall? No need to panic. Rub the wall carefully with baking soda and water and bang! Your wall is as good as new.
The ideal wall cleaner
Cloth diaper cleaner
It’s the 21st century and disposable diapers have taken the world by storm. But what if you prefer to use cloth diapers when you’re at home with your baby? It’s an uphill battle to keep the reusable diapers clean. Soak the diaper in hot water with half a cup of baking soda before putting it in the washing machine and your baby’s bottom hygiene is restored.
Cloth diaper cleaner
Refreshes your wardrobe
What helps with odors in the fridge also works for cupboards. Pour some baking soda into a small container and place it in the wardrobe. This will ensure that no musty smell remains on your favorite items of clothing.
Refreshes your wardrobe
Blooming flowers
With a fresh bunch of flowers and a scent that spreads throughout the house, you immediately feel good. The only problem is that they wilt so quickly. To counteract this, add a teaspoon of baking soda to the water and enjoy your flowers for a long time to come.
Blooming flowers
Keeps your shower curtain clean
Many people don’t realize that constantly replacing your shower curtain as soon as it gets dirty is bad for your health. Most curtains are made of PVC, which can give off toxic fumes and harm your health. So before you replace the curtain next time, just throw it in the washing machine with a few towels to increase the friction with the baking soda. Easier than you thought, right?
Keep your shower curtain clean
Solution for oil stains
Sprinkle baking soda on the oil stains and leave it to work for 15 minutes. Soak up the excess and clean the stains as usual. Problem solved. However, all oil residues should be carefully removed first. Whether on clothes, furniture or carpets, this is a common method to prevent them from losing their patience.
Solution for oil stains
Cleans upholstered furniture
Upholstered furniture develops a certain odor over time. To prevent this, apply a little baking soda to the upholstery, leave it on overnight to remove all odors and remove the excess the next morning. Your couch will smell like new!
Cleans upholstered furniture
Cleans the vacuum cleaner
Clean your vacuum cleaner bit by bit with baking soda and water. We often forget that cleaning items also need to be cared for. Baking soda removes unpleasant odors in no time at all.
Cleans the vacuum cleaner
Sparkling diamond rings
Diamond rings should sparkle or not? Right! And this is how it’s done: make your own jewelry cleaner from hot water and two teaspoons of baking soda. Leave it to work for a while and your jewelry will sparkle like the first day.
Sparkling diamond rings
Easy hair washing
It’s no surprise that baking soda is one of the main ingredients in dry shampoo. Instead of going straight out to buy one, simply sprinkle some baking soda on your brush and comb your hair with it. Simply shake off any residue. This not only removes excess sebum, but also gives your hair volume.
Easy hair washing
Keeps your clothes soft and supple
If you have sensitive skin and are allergic to fabric softener, baking soda is a good alternative. It does the same job and is only a quarter of the price. It also has no negative effect on the skin. Put half a cup in the washing machine and you’re done.
Keeps your clothes soft and supple
Cleans the fridge
Similar to microwaves, refrigerators also easily absorb odors due to the constantly changing food. This allows bacteria to thrive on the food. Put some baking soda in a small container and move it around from time to time to keep it effective. The contents of the container should be changed every few weeks. You can also clean your fridge with baking soda and water.
Cleans the fridge
Fights mold and mildew
The bathroom is one of the most humid rooms in the house. This can cause water stains and mold on the tiles and shower curtains. Your faithful companion will help you here too: Mix a paste of baking soda and water and work it in vigorously with a sponge.
Fights mold and mildew
Keeps joints clean
We all know them: unsightly grouting between tiles. Solve this problem easily with a paste made from baking powder and water. Apply the paste to the affected areas and leave it to work for approx. 10 minutes. Then scrub with an old toothbrush and remove with a cloth. Your mold-free joints will be restored in no time.
Keep joints clean
Never again sticky children’s toys
Like many other furry objects, teddy bears are particularly susceptible to dust, dirt, germs and bacteria. Place your children’s teddy bears in a large plastic bag and add 100g of baking soda. Then take the teddy bear out of the bag and vacuum up any excess baking powder. This will keep your teddies fresh and fragrant for longer.
Never again sticky children’s toys
Freshen up your patio furniture
Freshen up your furniture for the summer after a long winter break! Clean the furniture by simply wiping it down with baking soda, water and a cloth. If the furniture still smells afterwards, sprinkle some baking soda on each piece of furniture and leave it on for 15 minutes. Remove any residue with a vacuum cleaner.
Freshens up your patio furniture
Solves foot problems
Among many other benefits, baking soda has been found to have antifungal properties. These are excellent for eliminating bacteria from athlete’s foot or nail infections. To do this, mix a paste with baking soda and water by rubbing it into the affected areas, then rinse and dry. Then apply baby powder to the feet to prevent excess moisture from building up.
Solves foot problems
No more harmful bleach
You know that feeling when you take certain items of clothing out of the washing machine and you know you have to treat them again? Hopefully not for long. Add a cup of baking soda to your detergent and white clothes will be whiter than ever.
No more harmful bleach
Refreshes your fridge
Due to leftover food or the effort of cleaning a fridge properly, they quickly start to smell. Wherever that smell comes from, nobody wants it to put us off eating. There is a simple solution to this. Open a packet of baking soda and put it at the back of the fridge. It neutralizes odors. For long-lasting results, replace the powder every two months – and voila, your fridge is as good as new.
Refreshes your fridge
White teeth and fresh breath
Unpleasant bad breath is a real turn-off. If you don’t have any chewing gum to hand, put a teaspoon of Bach powder in a glass of water and mix it. Rinse your mouth with it and then spit it out. Fresh breath guaranteed. Baking soda could also be used as a natural toothpaste. However, experts say you should not brush your teeth with it more than once a day as it is very aggressive. But you can apply a little baking soda to your homemade toothpaste every few weeks to give your teeth a fresh, shiny look.
White teeth and fresh breath
Soft feet
All you need is three tablespoons of baking soda and a small bucket of warm water. Place your feet in the bucket and enjoy the soothing feeling. The ideal way to relax after a stressful day.
Soft feet
Ideal for cleaning washing machines
Have you noticed that your freshly washed laundry doesn’t smell as it should? This is a very common problem, especially with front-loading machines. You should therefore rinse the washing machine thoroughly and clean it. Set a hot wash cycle without laundry and detergent and add vinegar and baking soda instead. Bad odors are simply washed away.
Ideal for cleaning washing machines
Fight the dandruff
Have you spent a lot of money on conventional anti-dandruff products, but nothing helps? Maybe you’ve even consulted a dermatologist, but they haven’t been able to help you either? Do yourself a favor and do without shampoo and instead wash your hair with a handful of baking soda and massage your scalp with it. Wash it out thoroughly and you will quickly see results.
Fight the dandruff
Removes stains from car seats
Say goodbye to ugly stains on your car seat. Whether from your children running riot on the seats or simply from the dirt that builds up on the upholstery over the years, it makes your car look old and unkempt. The problem is solved quickly and without chemicals. Rub baking soda on the seats with a cloth and you’re done.
Removes stains from car seats
Cleans mattresses
Similar to carpets, baking soda also removes unpleasant odors, dirt and dust. Sprinkle baking soda on the mattress and leave it on for 15 minutes or overnight, then remove the residue with a vacuum cleaner.
Cleans mattresses
Against tension and stress
Would you like to go to a wellness hotel to get rid of all your tension, but your wallet is putting a spanner in the works? Bring the wellness feeling to your home. Add 30g of baking soda to your running bath water and feel all your tensions disappear.
Against tension and stress
Removes calluses
Although calluses and corns pose no risk to health, they can be very painful. This is where your faithful companion comes into play again. Soak the callus in water and baking soda to soften the skin and relieve the pain.
Removes calluses
Naturally fresh breath
Tired of being told that your breath smells like coffee, hot spices or an ashtray? Why spend money unnecessarily on common mouthwashes that eliminate your bad breath? That’s right! Baking soda is the solution! Simply mix it with warm water, rinse your mouth thoroughly with it and enjoy fresh breath.
Naturally fresh breath
Prevents unpleasant body odor
Are you bothered by your own body odor? Mix a little water and baking soda to make a paste and apply it under your armpits. This trick is also suitable for people who are allergic to alcohol and chemicals or for anyone who simply has sensitive skin.
Prevents unpleasant body odor
Removing stains from coffee cups
Coffee and tea can leave stubborn stains in your cups. Make a paste of baking soda and water, scrub the stains and rinse. Your cups will look like new.
Removing stains from coffee cups
Polishing stainless steel
Stainless steel appliances and sinks can lose their shine over time. They can be polished back to a high shine with a mixture of baking soda and water.
Polishing stainless steel
Soothing skin irritations
A bath with baking soda can help soothe skin irritations and rashes. Add half a cup of baking soda to your bath water and let it soak in.
Soothe skin irritations
Brighten joints
Grouting in tiles can become dirty over time. A paste made from baking soda and water can be used to scrub the joints and restore their shine.
Brighten grout joints
Removing odors from your hands
Handling garlic, onions or fish can cause your hands to smell unpleasant. Rub your hands with a paste of baking soda and water to neutralize the odours.
Removing odors from your hands
Removing crayon stains
Crayon stains on walls can be difficult to remove. A damp sponge with baking soda can gently scrub away the crayon without damaging the paint.
Removing crayon stains
Softening towels
If your towels have become stiff and scratchy, add half a cup of baking soda to your washing machine during the rinse cycle. This will soften the fibers and make the towels feel fresh and fluffy.
Making towels softer
Cleaning brushes and sponges
Cleaning brushes and sponges can harbor bacteria and odors. Soak them in a solution of baking soda and water to clean and deodorize them.
Cleaning brushes and sponges
Cleaning toilet bowls
Stains and odors can build up in toilet bowls. Add baking soda to the bowl, scrub with a toilet brush and flush to get a clean, fresh toilet.
Cleaning toilet bowls
Removing rust from tools
Rusted tools can be restored with baking soda. Make a paste of baking soda and water, apply it to the rust and scrub with a brush to remove the rust and restore the tools.
Removing rust from tools
Deodorization of gym bags
Gym bags can develop unpleasant odors. Sprinkle baking soda into the bag and let it sit overnight to absorb the odors, then shake out the baking soda.
Deodorizing gym bags
Cleaning glass cookware
Glass cookware can become cloudy and stained. Make a paste of baking soda and water, scrub the cookware and rinse to get clear, shiny dishes.
Cleaning glass cookware
Polishing brass
Brass objects can tarnish over time. Use a paste of baking soda and lemon juice to polish brass and restore its shine and beauty.
Brass polishing
Cleaning make-up brushes
Make-up brushes can accumulate oil and residue. Soak them in a solution of baking soda and water to clean and disinfect them so that they are safe to use again.
Cleaning make-up brushes
Cleaning leather shoes
Leather shoes can become worn and dirty. Use a paste of baking soda and water to gently clean the leather, remove dirt and restore the appearance of the shoes.
Cleaning leather shoes
Deodorizing books
Old books can develop musty odors. Sprinkle baking soda on the pages, close the book and leave it for a few days to absorb the odors, then shake out the baking soda.
Deodorizing books
Deodorizing car interiors
Car interiors can develop unpleasant odors from food, pets or smoke. Sprinkle baking soda on the seats and carpet, let it soak in and then vacuum it up to deodorize your car.
Deodorizing car interiors
Cleaning luggage
Luggage can pick up dirt and odors while traveling. Wipe down the inside and outside with a mixture of baking soda and water to clean and freshen up your luggage.
Cleaning your luggage
Removing labels and stickers
Labels and stickers are often difficult to remove without leaving any residue. Apply a paste of baking soda and water to the sticky area, leave it to work and then rub off the residue.
Removing labels and stickers
Cleaning piano keys
Dirt and oil can build up on piano keys from your fingers. Gently scrub the keys with a paste of baking soda and water to clean and whiten them.
Cleaning piano keys
Removing wine stains from fabrics
Wine stains on textiles can be stubborn. Dab the stain, sprinkle baking soda on it, leave it to work and then wash the fabric as usual to remove the stain.
Removing wine stains from fabrics
Deodorizing cool boxes
Cool boxes can develop musty odors after use. Sprinkle baking soda into the cool box, leave it to work overnight and then rinse it out to make the cool box smell fresh again.
Deodorizing cool boxes
Cleaning air vents
Dust and dirt can build up in the air vents. Remove the vent covers, scrub them with a mixture of baking soda and water and rinse to keep your air clean and fresh.
Cleaning air vents
Neutralizing battery corrosion
Corrosion can form on the battery terminals. Make a paste of baking soda and water, apply it to the terminals and scrub them with an old toothbrush to clean and neutralize the corrosion.
Neutralizing battery corrosion
Removal of pet urine odor
Pet urine can leave strong odors in carpets and upholstered furniture. Sprinkle baking soda on the affected area, let it sit for a few hours and then vacuum it up to neutralize the odor.
Pet urine odor removal