Baking soda isn't just for cooking anymore. Check out these 10 clever tips to clean with baking soda. Get a clean house without all the chemicals.
I love using baking soda for things other than cooking. I can pick up a huge box of baking soda for around $2 and use it for so many different purposes.
Baking soda is not only inexpensive, but it also makes a great cleaner too. It is mildly abrasive, so it can gently clean products without scratching them.
These simple baking soda uses for cleaning will make life easier!
Tips To Clean With Baking Soda
There is no end to what you can do with baking soda, but here are a few of my favorite uses for baking soda to clean around the house.
Clean Your Oven
A greasy oven is no match for baking soda. You can easily get your oven clean again with this simple baking soda scrub.
I love this solution because you don't have to use harsh chemicals to get your oven clean again. With just a little bit of time, you can have your oven sparkling again.
Stain Remover
Baking soda with hydrogen peroxide can make an amazing whitener and stain remover. I love to use a mix of baking soda and hydrogen peroxide to remove any stains from my whites.
If you have yellowed armpit stains on shirts I highly recommend you check out this baking soda tip to get those shirts white again.
Clean Your Sink
Baking soda offers that mild abrasion that works great to shine a sink. You can just sprinkle a small amount in the sink and scrub it to get it clean.
If you have a really dirty sink check out this homemade sink cleaner you can make using baking soda.
Remove Smells With Baking Soda
If you have a room that doesn't smell great you can easily make your own homemade room deodorizer to help it smell fresh again. Baking soda will remove the bad smells.
You can also add a 1/2 cup of baking soda to your laundry to get the smell out of your clothes and towels. They will smell fresh and clean with just one wash. It's one of my favorite ways to clean with baking soda.
Remove Rust From Pots And Pans
If you have rust on your favorite pot or pan you can easily remove it using some baking soda.
The baking soda will quickly clean the rust off the pan and some oil can keep it from coming back.
Baking soda works great for this because it is abrasive enough to remove the rust from the pans, but not abrasive enough to ruin the pots or pans.
Check out this article on removing rust from pans to learn more.
Clean Baked On Grease With Baking Soda
I found this fantastic tip a few years ago for cleaning baked-on grease with baking soda and it is amazing! I hardly had to do any scrubbing, the baking soda worked to wick the hardened grease right off the pan.
It is an easy way to get glass and metal pans free from years of baked-on grease.
Using Baking Soda As A Drain Cleaner
Skip the drain-o next time you have a clog and try this DIY drain cleaner. It's easy to make up the baking soda and vinegar combo. It works great on so many different clogs.
Also, if you have a smelly garbage disposal you can make this homemade garbage disposal cleaner that works great. The baking soda helps clean your disposal and get rid of smells.
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Refresh Your Refrigerator
You can put an open box of baking soda in the refrigerator to get rid of any bad smells. The baking soda will help absorb all of the smells. Try switching it out every couple of months to keep the fridge smelling fresh.
Freshen The Mattress
Baking soda helps keep your mattress fresh and smelling clean. Check out my favorite tips on cleaning the mattress.
I don't like the idea of using chemicals where I sleep for 8 hours a night so I love that I can clean with baking soda for an all-natural clean.
Remove Labels From Jars
I always heard that oil helps remove sticky labels. But, I have found that adding some baking soda to the oil gets those sticky labels off. It only takes a few minutes of your time and makes your hands so soft.
There is no end to what baking soda can do. It's not just for baking, you can clean your whole home safely with it. You can even see how my friend Donna cleans her hair with baking soda!
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Mom says
It's great for acid reflux. Use one-half teaspoon mixed in a glass of water every two hours. This is from the Mayo Clinic.
Nikki @ MBAsahm says
This is amazing! Your tips honestly blow my mind, lol. There's an actual noticeable difference in the cleanliness of my house since reading your blog 🙂 Can't wait to go incorporate baking soda now! 🙂 Mine literally sits in the fridge and never moves. I bet it expired in 2006! Thank you!! <3