Cleaning your house doesn’t have to cost an arm and a leg. Using household items you already have can represent a cheaper way to keep things sparkling in your kitchens and bathrooms. One of the most versatile products in your home is baking soda. Not only is it non-toxic and inexpensive, it can be considered a household essential when it comes to cleaning.
So grab those boxes of baking soda and get to work! Here are the most common cleaning tips you can try using baking soda in your house.
Top 10 Baking Soda Cleaning Tips
- To prevent odors in your kitchen trash bags, sprinkle some baking soda at the bottom of your pail. Add more when putting in a new bag.
- To remove scuff marks or grease spills on your floors, sprinkle some baking soda and wipe with a damp, warm cloth. You can even use this on no-wax floors.
- If you have burnt food stuck to the bottom of your pans and pots, add some baking soda and some hot water. Let it soak overnight, then clean in the morning. The food debris will come off easily without having to scrub.
- To get persistent stains off most surfaces, make a baking soda paste (one part water, three parts baking soda). Place on the stained area, let it sit for a few minutes, then wipe or scrub clean.
- To prevent clogged drains, sprinkle about 1/4 cup baking soda down the drain weekly, followed by a hot water rinse.
- To decrease the chance of odors from spills lingering in your carpet, mop up the spill and then sprinkle with baking soda. Let sit for 20 minutes and vacuum.
- To clean kids’ toys, make a paste of 1/4 cup baking soda in one quart warm water. Soak toys in the mixture or wipe them down with the mixture and a damp cloth. Rinse with water and let dry.
- To keep your clothing fresh without spending a lot in laundry detergent, replace half of your usual amount of detergent with baking soda.
- When adding bleach to your laundry, add 1/2 cup of baking soda as well to heighten the effectiveness of the bleach.
- Add baking soda daily to your laundry hamper so it doesn’t smell between loads.
As you can see, the versatile uses for baking soda are endless. Who says you have to spend a fortune on cleaning products from the store? Ask us for some more simple cleaning hacks today!
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We are chock full of cleaning hacks and tips to try. And if you prefer we handle all the cleaning, no problem! Just call Manna Cleaning Services in Nashville TN today at 615-596-3134 for a free quote.
