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Uses of Baking Soda

Cleaning, Laundry, Personal Care, Food. Bicarbonate of soda is far more than a baking ingredient - it can be used in all manner of household tasks includin
1
Remove stains from plastic food containers

Mix 4 tablespoons of baking soda and 1 litter of warm water. Soak containers in the solution for 30 minutes then wash as usual.

2
Refresh a foul-smelling fridge

Keep a tub of baking soda (uncovered) in the refrigerator to absorb strong food odorsso they don't linger or change the taste of neighbouring foods.

3
Freshen up plastic food containers

Wipe container with a clean sponge sprinkled with baking soda

4
Clean fruits and veggies

Add baking soda to water when washing fruits and vegetable to remove dirt and waxy coating

5
Scrub down kitchen surfaces

Combine baking soda with water to form paste. Apply baking soda paste on countertops, sinks, microwaves, range hoods and cooking utensils, leave for 30 minutes and wipe off with damp cloth.

6
Deep-clean extra greasy dishes and pans

Combine baking soda with water to form paste. Apply baking soda paste on greasy dishes and pans, leave for 30 minutes and clean as usual.

7
Revive stale-smelling sponges and net

Soak sponges and net in baking soda and water to freshen them up so you can use them a little longer.

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