1. Teeth whitener. Now that I think of it, this was my high on my Grandma's list. She brushed with baking soda and salt.
2. Squeaky floorboards. Regularly sprinkle it on wooden floors and sweep away the excess. Eventually it will work it's way between the boards, reducing the shift and lessening the sound.
3. Clean your hairbush. Soak your brush overnight in a mix of baking soda and warm water. The baking soda will absorb residual hair product that clings to the bristles. (I should do this.)
4. Reduce itching. Make a baking soda/water paste and apply it to a bug bite or rash.
5. Relieve sunburn. Soak your reddened self in a warm bath that includes baking soda.
6. Rinse your produce. Immerse fresh fruits and vegetables in baking soda and water to remove pesticides.
7. Remove tarnish from silver jewelry. Soak it in baking soda and warm water for a few minutes, then buff dry.
8. Stretch that box of laundry detergent. For a standard load, try 1/2 cup of laundry powder and a 1/2 cup of baking soda.
9. Reduce toenail fungus. Create a foot bath by adding a tablespoon of baking soda to warm water.
10. Shoe deodorizer. Speaking of feet, sprinkle baking soda into your shoes, let it sit for a few minutes, and then shake it out.
11. Fire extinguisher. Hey! I remember this one from Girl Scouts! Pour baking soda directly on a small grease fire.
12. Reduce fatigue after a workout. Soak in baking soda and warm water to soothe aching muscles.
13. Unclog slow drains. First pour hot water down the drain. Follow with baking soda. (Some recommend baking soda and vinegar.) Finish with more hot water.
OK. If I could find 13 this easily, I guess I believe there are at least 87 more.
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