– As an alternative to caustic soda for clearing blocked drains, throw a cup of baking soda down the drain, followed by a couple of jugs of boiling water. I found this to work particularly well on a water stain in a sink that couldn’t be shifted otherwise without the use of heavy duty chemicals and scratching the surface. – Stains on porcelain sinks, toilets and plastics can be removed by applying a layer of baking soda and then using a damp sponge. If your mop is getting on the nose, don’t throw it out, try soaking it in a mixture of 4 tablespoons baking soda and a gallon of water for a while. – Mops can really stink out areas where they are stored. Most carpet powders you buy are baking soda based! Just a brief note on this – not recommended for areas that are very humid as the baking soda may stay in the carpet. – Sprinkle baking soda on rugs and carpets before vacuuming as a deodorising treatment. – Sprinkle some baking soda into your vacuum bag to help reduce musty/pet smells being spread throughout your house when vacuuming. – Water stains on wooden floors can be removed with a sponge dampened in a solution of baking soda dissolved in water. – Crayon or texta marks on walls? Try applying baking soda/water paste on an old toothbrush and lightly brush the affected area. You’ll need to occasionally stir the powder for maximum effective life. – Anywhere that moisture is a problem, such as cupboards under sinks, place a bowl of baking soda to help control humidity. That practice is not recommended as it destroys the vitamin C content of vegetables. Baking soda is sometimes used when boiling vegetables to preserve their color. On a somewhat related note, here’s something interesting I came across. – Wash chemicals and pesticides off fruits and vegetables in a pot filled with water and 3 – 4 tablespoons of baking soda added. The carbon dioxide generated when the powder burns starves the fire of oxygen. – Baking soda can be thrown on stove fires to extinguish the flames. – To give your dishwasher a good clean, run it through a cycle and use baking soda instead of detergent. – Sprinkling baking soda in the bottom of rubbish bags will help to control odors as you add trash. #Does baking soda absorb water plus#Allow to sit for a minute or two, then you should easily be able to wipe out any baked on stains, plus your oven will microwave will smell fresher too. – Dissolve a couple of tablespoons of baking soda in water in a microwave safe bowl, then bring to the boil in your microwave. – Sprinkle baking soda onto a damp sponge for cleaning out your refrigerator and benchtops without scratching.
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