Hey there, viewers! How often do you use baking soda? It’s ones of those universal things
that everyone has tucked away in their kitchen. I normally associate it with cooking. Believe
it or not, there are plenty of other things you can do with baking soda. From cleaning,
to selfcare, let’s talk about them in detail.
Does baking soda get rid of stains? Can it work against rough skin? Does it cure you
of bad breath? Wait, can baking soda really be used as a deodorant? Let’s discuss 9
Baking Soda Tricks You Should Know.
Deodorant
No need to head to the drug store to buy the same overpriced speed stick. Unlike store
bought brands, baking soda serves as a natural way to get rid of that funky odor under your
arms. You’ll be happy to know that this trick doesn’t involve some massive concoction
that takes hours to put together. It’s actually quite simple.
Just grab your baking soda and mix ⅛ of a teaspoon with water. Make sure it doesn’t
fully dissolve. Once mixed, you can rub it under your arm. Baking soda is also powerful
when mixed with cornstarch. Just one part baking soda mixed with one part starch will
work the exact same magic against body odor.
Fix Rough Skin
Getting tired of that gross, dry skin on your feet? Try using baking soda! Unlike deodorant,
this remedy requires a little more of your time, but is successful nonetheless.
Just soak your feet in warm water. If you don’t have a foot bath, go into the bathroom
and use the tub. Soak your feet for a period between 15 to 20 minutes. Once this step is
complete and you’re ready to move on, take some baking soda and mix it with water once
again. Rub that water on the soles of your feet.
If your skin is swollen or itchy, have no fear. Baking soda contains antiinflammatory
and antibacterial agents that can sooth it. If you have coconut oil on hand, just mix
a little bit with some baking soda. This creates a paste that you can apply on your skin for
up to 5 minutes.
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Get Rid of that Fridge Smell
Your refrigerator is filled with a lot of different foods. If you’re looking to win
the “best smell” award, dairy, meat, vegetables and juice are not the greatest items to be
left in an enclosed space together. As a matter of fact, you should check to see if some foods
have expired.
This trick requires you to act quickly. If you’re looking to get rid of that awful
stench, follow these steps. Place some baking soda on a plate. When you are ready, unplug
your fridge and remove its contents from inside.
When everything has been cleared out, put the plate in the fridge and leave it for several
minutes. In the meantime, make sure your food is sitting at a comfortable temperature. This
will absorb the bad smell.
Bad Breath
We’ve all woken up in the morning with bad breath. For many of us, it’s the first speed
bump of the day. But bad breath can be fixed with the magic of baking soda.
Bad breath, or halitosis, is usually caused by the buildup of acid-forming foods in your
teeth. This can be both junk food and health food. To get rid of this gross breath, just
mix 2 teaspoons of baking soda in a cup of warm water. This will create a mouth rinse
you can use. Studies have shown that baking soda is an effective combatant against bad
breath.
Help Insect Bites
With summer coming up, this tip may come in handy. Baking soda can provide you relief
from mosquito bites.
Just mix a single tablespoon of baking soda with water. This creates another paste. When
you have adequately mixed both ingredients, place the paste on your bite, and let it sit
for about 10 minutes before washing it off.
Keep in mind, this is best for mosquito bites. If you’ve been bitten by an animal or poisonous
snake, you’re probably going to want to see a doctor. I’m just saying. I’d hate
to see your baking soda backfire against a bite from a king cobra.
Fix Heartburn
More than 60 million Americans suffer from heartburn. Out of that number, 15 million
report feeling symptoms of heartburn every single day.
Health professionals would recommend a change of diet to stop heartburn from happening on
a routine basis. But you still need a remedy for when heartburn is happening in the moment.
If you don’t have medicine on hand, try mixing a tablespoon of baking soda in a glass
of water. I don’t need to spell it out for you… Drink it!
While further research needs to be conducted to support its effectiveness, baking soda
is said to neutralize your stomach acids once consumed. Sodium bicarbonate is a natural
antacid with the ability to treat acid reflux.
Before we continue, have you worked up an appetite while in quarantine? Perhaps you’d
like our recent video discussing 8 of the Least Harmful Junk Foods To Eat During Quarantine.
Body Scrub
I know. You likely have a ton of body wash products sitting on a rack in your shower
right now. Well one more doesn’t hurt. Especially if you’re running low. This trick is similar
to the one that rids you of rough skin.
In order to create this substance, mix three parts baking soda and one part water. This
will create a thick paste. Once you’re ready to scrub, gently massage the paste on the
parts of your body you’re looking to clean.
When you are finished, you may notice that your skin feels fresh and smooth. This is
the point. When applied, this unique baking soda paste exfoliates your skin and leaves
it looking brand new.
Whitens Your Teeth
Have you ever finished rinsing your mouth, and then looked in the mirror to notice your
teeth are not what they used to be? If we don’t take care of our teeth, they will
look gross and rotted. Even brushing doesn't always do the trick.
Baking soda carries natural whitening properties. Studies have shown that toothpastes containing
baking soda were much more effective in removing yellow stains than products that don’t use
it. There is also research to show that baking soda successfully removes plaque.
You see, baking soda creates alkaline in your mouth. This prevents bacteria from accumulating,
which in turn saves your teeth from rotting away. Here’s the trick, mix a few teaspoons
of baking soda in some lemon juice. You heard that correctly. Lemon juice is strong enough
to help clean off all the gross stuff in your mouth.
Once it’s ready, use your toothbrush to clean your teeth. Before you go ahead and
try it yourself, just know that this is not an overnight remedy.
Clean Away Stains
There’s sometimes nothing more irritating than finding a stain somewhere on your clothing.
Stains can really put a damper on your day. Well luckily for you, baking soda can once
again be of assistance.
The classic baking soda and water recipe is what we are turning to. Four tablespoons of
baking soda mixed with a quarter cup of water to be exact. This creates… Wait for it…
A thick paste! Now how on Earth could you have guessed that correctly?
This paste will work against all sorts of stains. I’m talking about food stains, vomit
stains, sweat stains, wine stains. Even blood stains! I don’t know the circumstances in
which you’d need to get rid of that last one. I think calling the police should be
your first priority...
Either way, baking soda paste, when applied to your clothing, can make them look brand
new.
Have you ever used baking soda? Would you consider any of these tips after watching
this video? Let us know in the comments below. We would love to hear from you!