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You most likely have a box or two of baking soda just sitting in your kitchen cupboard waiting to be used. If you\u2019re like most people, you likely have some in your refrigerator for deodorizing, one beneath the kitchen sink for cleaning purposes, and another one in the pantry for baking, its original intended purpose. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

That said, baking soda has, even more, uses, including some medicinal applications, so buying yourself another box and sticking it in your medicine cabinet could be a wise choice. Baking soda is 100% sodium bicarbonate. Sodium bicarbonate can be used for baked goods as a leavening agent. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

When you mix some acid in, the baking soda will emit carbon dioxide gas and produce bubbles as part of its chemical reaction. It is this reaction that leads to the rising of the dough. There are many reports of baking soda being used for various applications all throughout history, and today, we\u2019re going to have a look at eight of them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Natural Deodorant
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Baking soda<\/a> is a natural deodorant and is actually used as a key ingredient in many organic deodorants that you would find at your supermarket. If you want to steer clear of all the aluminum and parabens that you\u2019d find in most commercial antiperspirants and deodorants, you could instead use a solution of water and baking soda to keep your armpits smelling fresh and clean. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The mix should have the consistency of paste. Once you get the consistency and portions right, all you have to do is get a brush and get a healthy coating of baking soda on your armpits as well as any other areas that you would normalize use deodorant on. Not only is it healthy for you, but it\u2019s also healthy for your finances. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Think about how much money you\u2019ll save by using baking soda as your deodorant instead of buying more commercialized products that you\u2019d find at your local convenience store.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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2. Insect Bites and Poison Ivy
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For those who go camping, poison ivy and insect bites are the true banes of humanity\u2019s existence. In fact, these nuisances can affect more than campers, their reach encompasses hikers, rock climbers, and virtually anyone else who enjoys the beauty and marvel of the outdoors. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What many don\u2019t know is that baking soda can actually relieve you from these issues that come with the gorgeous views you\u2019ll find while hiking. All you need to do is apply some water-baking soda paste to the site of the bite or infection and watch as the pain slowly dissipates until it finally disappears completely. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Baking soda can also be used on regular rashes as an alternative to talcum powder \u2014 which could be wise considering the cancer scandal that Johnson & Johnson is currently dealing with. Baking soda is effective at relieving itching <\/a>and irritation on your skin because it neutralizes any toxins that may be sitting on the surface.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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3. Heartburn, Indigestion, and Ulcer Pain
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Most antacids <\/a>that you\u2019d buy over the counter will contain one type or another of bicarbonate. Baking soda is effective because it neutralizes the stomach acid instantly and upon contact. This neutralization of your stomach acid is what relieves ulcer pain, indigestion, heartburn, and a whole other myriad of issues that could be caused by the acidity of your gut. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Many patients who suffer from ulcers have revered baking soda for their ability to relieve them of the pain that they often feel on a daily basis. Even my own relatives and friends have preached about the wonders that baking soda can work on someone struggling with a gut issue. The recommended dosage when using baking soda to treat gastrointestinal issues is half a teaspoon of baking soda that has been dissolved in a glass of water filled up halfway. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can take the baking soda-water mix every other hour, but never take more than seven teaspoons in a single day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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4. Foot Soak and Exfoliator
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Foot soaks are definitely one of the most relaxing experiences that humanity has brought upon itself. If you want to take the experience to the next level, start incorporating baking soda into your routine. Get your tub of warm water ready as you normally would for any other foot soak, but this time add three tablespoons of baking soda into the mix. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can even use a baking soda paste to scrub your feet as it would provide an extra layer of exfoliation<\/a>. The proportions for the scrub paste should be one part water and three parts baking soda. It can also help you exfoliate your body and face. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The great thing about using baking soda for foot soaks is the fact that it\u2019s really cheap compared to other scrubs that you might find at your local grocery store. It\u2019s also really gentle meaning you can use it on a daily basis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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5. Relaxing Soak
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Why limit this pleasant experience to your feet? There\u2019s nothing wrong with wanting to take a pleasant experience and expand on it. Fill your tub up with warm water and then add a few tablespoons of baking soda until you get the consistency you want. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bathing in a baking soda-water <\/a>mix will truly give you the spa experience while you’re at home, and for a fraction of the price at that. Why would you spend hundreds of dollars on a spa when you could just buy a box of baking soda instead. As if all that wasn\u2019t enough, there\u2019s another benefit to taking baking soda baths. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The baking soda will clear out your drain and tub making both you and your tub cleaner than ever before. This is a good idea for those who like to take warm baths but struggle with the clogged drains that come after leisure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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6. Hand Cleanser
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While taking full baths in baking soda is definitely a heavenly experience, not everyone has the time to do that. For those who are working with a tight schedule, you can still get the cleansing sensation that baking soda has to offer, but on a smaller and more timely scale. Grab an empty bottle of dish soap and clean it out thoroughly. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

After rinsing any remnants of the previous product out, the container can be used for your baking soda hand cleanser. Grab a small cup, more or less the same size and holding capacity as the dish soap bottle, and then add a mix of one part water and three parts baking soda. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This mix can at times be more effective than chemical <\/a>soaps as they can both neutralize odors and scrub away the dirt that might be damaging your skin. You can even use it to wash your pots if they tend to have food sticking to the side.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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7. Splinter removal
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If baking soda baths produce the most relaxing feeling in the world, the sensation of a small piece of wood lodged in your skin is definitely up there with the worst things someone could ever feel. Splinters are hard to avoid. Whether we\u2019re setting the table, closing the door, or doing woodwork, there\u2019ll always be a stray splinter just waiting to infiltrate your skin. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you want to get rid of your splinters<\/a>, all you have to do is grab a small glass of water and add a tablespoon of baking soda to it. To get the splinter out, just soak it in the solution two times each day. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Most splinters will become dislodged over time through this method and you won\u2019t cause yourself more pain during the removal process. For splinters on the feet, using the foot soak method we mentioned above could always be a great way to not only alleviate the pain but also loosen the splinter up so that it falls out on its own.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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8. Sunburn Remedy
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Sunburn <\/a>is one of the main drawbacks of the beach lifestyle that would otherwise meet the definition of perfect for most people. Picture the scenario: you\u2019ve just spent the day riding huge waves at your local beach and worked up a great tan. After a day of tropical fun, you return home only to realize that you\u2019ve been severely sunburned. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Look no further than baking soda for the solution to this mood-wrecker. Grab half a cup of baking soda and then pour it into a bath with some lukewarm water. Stay in the tub for a reasonable amount of time and then get out, leaving your skin to be air-dried as opposed to using a towel which might remove the baking soda particles from the surface of your skin. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You could also mix some water and baking soda then use it as a cold compress if you want to apply direct relief to the sunburnt area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

ou could also mix some water and baking soda then use it as a cold compress if you want to apply direct relief to the sunburnt area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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9. Whiten Teeth<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Do you drink coffee in the morning? The chances are that you\u2019ve noticed your teeth yellowing slightly over the years due to your early morning caffeine fix. Almost every toothpaste brand features a whitening toothpaste in their product range, but most of them are remarkably ineffective at whitening your teeth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fortunately, adding baking soda to your toothpaste <\/a>will return your teeth to their original pearly-white condition. The abrasive action of baking soda washes your teeth clean of stains while aerating your gums. The result is a shiny white smile that you can be proud to show people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ditch the yellow teeth and add a \u00bd-teaspoon of baking soda to your toothpaste in a bowl. Mix, dip your toothbrush in the paste and brush your teeth as usual. You\u2019ll begin to notice your teeth getting whiter after less than a week of use. Be careful with the amount of baking soda you add to the toothpaste; the abrasive action may strip away your tooth enamel.
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10. Polish The Silverware<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If you’re planning on entertaining guests at your home this weekend, then it\u2019s time to break out the good silverware for your dinner party. Unfortunately, silver tarnishes over time, losing its sterling sheen. There\u2019s nothing worse than setting the table for dinner, only to realize your silverware looks terrible. Fortunately, baking soda can solve this problem for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Add a cup of baking soda, and a teaspoon of white vinegar <\/a>to some hot water in an aluminum pan. Stir the water to dissolve the ingredients, then toss in your silverware and let it soak for 5-minutes. Scrub the silverware thoroughly in the sink and watch the tarnish melt away from your cutlery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The aerating and abrasive action of the baking soda starts a chemical reaction with the aluminum pan, stripping away stubborn tarnish in no time at all, leaving you with sparkling silverware. This trick works for tarnished silverware and sterling silver jewelry.
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11. Clean Produce<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Modern commercial farming methods use toxic chemicals and pesticides <\/a>to manage insect populations, protecting the crop from damage related to marauding pests. Unfortunately, the farmers don\u2019t take the same care in rinsing their crops after harvest, resulting in contamination of the product with trace amounts of dangerous chemicals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s for this reason that people will recommend that you wash your fruits and vegetables before cooking and serving them to your family. Not rinsing your produce properly before eating, results in these contaminants entering the body where they accumulate, causing all types of illnesses and health disorders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The next time you visit the greengrocer, rinse all your fruits and vegetables with water and baking soda before you send them to the crockpot or blender. Soak your produce in the sink with a cup of baking sodas. Research shows that this technique removes almost all of the pesticides and toxins from the surface of the food.
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12. Clean Carpet Stains<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Did you accidentally spill that mug of coffee <\/a>on the rug this morning? After you\u2019ve finished cursing your start to the day, you\u2019ll need to search the local listings for a cleaning service to remove the stain from your favorite rug.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Before you pick up the phone and make the call, why not save yourself some money by cleaning the rug yourself? To restore the carpet to its former glory, all you need is some baking soda and white vinegar. When we mix vinegar with baking soda, it forms a compound known as, \u201ccarbonic acid,\u201d which is in most cleaning products used by professional cleaning services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can use science to clean your rug! Start the process by sprinkling a layer of baking soda over the stain before it has the chance to set. Fill an empty spray bottle with equal parts vinegar and water, then spray it over the surface of the baking soda, ensuring that you saturate the baking soda with the spray. Wait for the rug to dry and scrub the stain to loosen the baking soda. Vacuum the carpet and your stain will disappear.
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13. Kitchen Cleaner<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re like us, then you\u2019re always busy in the kitchen. Whether its preparing meals, unloading the shopping, our boiling a cup of coffee, we spend a significant part of our time at home in this area of the house. Unfortunately, all the activity going on in the kitchen leads to the accumulation of debris and dirt ending up in hard-to-reach corners, under the fridge, and in the back of the cupboards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cooking spreads oil <\/a>and grease everywhere, and if you don\u2019t have a regimented cleaning program, then your kitchen will end up smothered in a layer of grease and grime. Never fear! \u2013 Baking soda is here! Mix a cup of baking soda with a cup of hot water and a tablespoon of white vinegar, and a tablespoon of pure lemon juice – for an effective grease-cutter and kitchen cleaning formula.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Spray the formula over a dirty surface and leave it to soak for a few minutes, then wipe it away with ease using a kitchen towel or cloth.
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14. Improve Exercise Performance<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Are you heading out to the gym? Pre-workout supplements <\/a>are all the rage for gym rats these days. Mixing up your favorite energy powder with some ice-cold water helps you perform at your peak while training. However, pre-workout supplements are expensive, and there\u2019s a cheaper way of getting a boost in the gym.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Baking soda is a favorite pre-workout supplement for old-school lifters. Mix a teaspoon of baking soda with two or three ounces of water, wait for the fizzing to stop and chug it down. Baking soda increases the alkalinity in your gut, improving stamina levels by reducing the buildup of lactic acid in the muscles. This effect allows athletes to train harder for longer while speeding up their recovery outside of the gym.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Studies of athletes performing high-intensity exercise show that the group using baking soda before training, exercise for an additional 5-minutes longer on average. The next time you feel like a hard workout, skip the premade pre-workout drink and try baking soda instead.
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15. Calm Canker Sores with Baking Soda Mouthwash<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Using mouthwash is a great idea to remove the food particles and plaque <\/a>from the hard-to-reach areas of your mouth, such as between the teeth. Commercial brand mouthwash formulas can be reasonably pricy \u2013 So, why pay all that money when you can make an effective mouthwash at home using baking soda, for a fraction of the price of a branded product?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Boost your oral hygiene, by adding a teaspoon of baking soda to some water and mix. While it’s fizzing, take a mouthful of the formula and use it as you would your regular mouthwash. This formula is mild enough to use every day, and won\u2019t damage children\u2019s teeth either.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This mouthwash also works as a fantastic remedy for drying out canker sores in your mouth., These painful ulcers appear on the inside of your cheeks, and rinsing with your baking soda will speed up healing time. Prep your mouthwash and use it twice a day until the canker sore disappears.
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16. Clean Your Bathtub<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Our pet peeve in the bathroom is the ring of grime that starts to surround the wall of your bathtub. We live in a dirty world, and cleaning ourselves is a mandatory part of being part of a civilized society. Unfortunately, the toxins <\/a>and dirt in the air cling to our skin while we’re outdoors going about our day. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

We come home and run the bath to relax after a hard day at the office, slip into the bubbles and forget about our troubles. Unfortunately, after a few days, you\u2019ll start to notice a ring building around the edge of your tub, due to the dirt particles collecting at the rim and sticking together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Removing this ring is a hassle, and even kitchen degreasers have a hard time getting rid of the dirt. However, baking soda will do the job in a fraction of the time, without any hassle. Simply add \u00bd-cup baking soda to 1-teaspoon coarse salt, and 1-tablespoon of pure lemon juice. Mix to form a paste and scrub your tub.
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17. Clean Brushes and Combs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Don\u2019t you hate it when your favorite hairbrush becomes saturated with oils and strands of hair? Our skin pores <\/a>and hair follicles release keratin, a natural lubricant that helps hair grow healthy and strong. However, some individuals may produce excessive amounts of keratin from their scalp, resulting in a clogged hairbrush that\u2019s full of oil.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fortunately, you don\u2019t have to toss your hairbrush in the trash. You can use baking soda to clean away the oils, restoring the brush to its former glory. Add a cup of hot water to a mixing bowl, along with a teaspoon of baking soda. Add your hairbrushes and let them soak for 10 to 15-minutes. The aerating action of the baking soda lifts the keratin oil from the surface of your brush, dissolving them into the water. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Remove your brushes from the bowl and rinse well with fresh water. Leave them to dry in the sun, and your brushes will be good as new!
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18. Homemade Air Freshener<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The chances are that you use a commercial air freshener product to remove odors from your home. Unfortunately, air fresheners don\u2019t eradicate the scent; they mask the smell until it fades away. Most air freshener brands you\u2019ll purchase at the store contain harmful chemicals that can damage the health of you and your family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Less than 10-percent of all air fresheners available on the market come with a list of ingredients contained in the product. This lack of information is a serious health concern for anyone paying attention. Skip the store-bought air fresheners and make it at home using baking soda.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Take a plastic spray bottle and add a cup of water, along with a few drops of lavender essential oil,<\/strong> and a \u00bd-cup of baking soda. Shake to mix the ingredients and spray it in the air. You\u2019ll notice that it’s every bit as effective at removing foul odors from your home, as a branded air freshener product.
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19. Natural Drain Cleaner<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Do you have a clogged drain in your home? Most people rely on commercial-grade drain cleaners to remove the blockage. However, these cleaning products are incredibly toxic, containing ingredients that are harmful to your health and that of your family as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Get rid of their toxic chemicals in your home, and replace them with natural, effective solutions instead. Baking soda, , and lemon juice <\/a>are the unsung cleaning heroes of the kitchen. When you combine these ingredients, they have the cleaning power to unblock drains, get rid of stubborn grease, and return your kitchen and home to full functionality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To make your homemade drain cleaner, add a \u00bd-cup of baking soda to 1-gallon of rapidly boiling water, along with a \u00bd-cup white vinegar, and \u00bd-cup pure lemon juice. Mix well and pour it down the drain. The baking soda dissolves any deposits in your pipes, returning them to operation.
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20. Deodorize Cat Litter and Absorb Toilet Odors<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Unlike dogs, most cats sleep and go to the toilet indoors. While this is awesome for the cats, their humans may not enjoy the smell emanating from the litterbox. Likewise, the smell coming from your toilet after your husband is done reading the paper is not too attractive either.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fortunately, you have your new air freshener spray on hand, but if you didn\u2019t decide to mix a batch of the deodorant, there\u2019s another method you can use to get rid of unpleasant odors, without having to spray.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Make a smell-absorber using baking soda, water, and essential oils<\/a> as described in the previous example. Mix the ingredients in a jar and leave it on a shelf in the bathroom to absorb the odor. If things get out of hand, try adding 2-cups of baking soda to your toilet bowl, let it sit for 20-minutes and flush the smell away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cover the bottom of the kitty litter tray with baking soda, and sprinkle more on top of the litter to absorb cat odors.
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