Everyone knows baking soda fights fridge odors .
What you might not know is that it's also pretty darn useful for lots of other stuff around the house.
You don't believe me?
Here are 10 uses for baking soda you might not know about:
Make a thick paste of baking soda and water. Rub the paste on the pieces of tape stuck on the windows then wipe with a sponge.
Keep a box of baking soda in your kitchen to throw on any flames that break out on your stove.
Place a shallow dish or bowl containing half the sugar and baking soda. Cockroaches are attracted to sugar, but mixing it with baking soda is deadly to them.
Sprinkle baking soda on the greasy stains on your carpet and let sit for about 1 hour. Rub gently with a damp sponge or brush, then vacuum to remove the remaining dirt.
Keep an open container of baking soda in your tool cabinet to absorb moisture that could rust your tools, such as a saw, hammer, or pliers.
Once a week, pour 1 cup of baking soda and 1 cup of white vinegar down your kitchen sink. This tip will help keep your pipes free from clogs.
Pour some baking soda on a damp sponge, scrub the shower door, and rinse with warm water. Sparkling and long-lasting result!
Sprinkle baking soda directly on the oven or barbecue rack. Let stand 1 night, then get rid of grime with a wire brush and hot water.
Scrub your hands with warm water and a handful of baking soda to eliminate stubborn odors.
Pour baking soda into a plastic bag. Then add in the books that have a damp smell. Let it sit for a few weeks. Also sprinkle the inside of books to eliminate musty odors.
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