Get Cooking with Baking Soda

Get Cooking with Baking Soda
by Al Carrell and Kelly Carrell

Bad Odor Absorber—Sprinkle on carpets before vacuuming the floor-pet odors too

Absorbant—Can be sprinkled on mildewed items to absorb some excess moisture

Kitty Litter Freshener—Mix with litter to keep it smelling fresher

In Closed Up Places—A box of baking soda can be placed in closed-up areas to absorb bad odors and even excess moisture

Neutralizer—Will neutralize acids in the home, whether it be a spill or for cleaning up afterwards – lowers pH in pools, septic tanks, etc.

Good Cleaner—Acts as a mild abrasive to clean up lots of stubborn stains and shines metals like chrome

Sink Unclogger—Pour 1 cup baking soda down the drain followed by 1 cup warm vinegar to help unclog a stopped up drain

Oil Stain Remover—Pour over grease and oil spots to absorb them

Drain Clog Preventer—mix 1 cup baking soda, 1 cup salt, 1/4 cup cream of tartar – keep in a closed jar and pour 1/4 cup down your house drains followed by 2 cups boiling water twice a month to keep drains from clogging

A Fire Extinguisher—Pour a box on a grease fire to put it out