Baking soda,also known as sodium bicarbonate, is one staple of any serious holistic and natural wellness enthusiast. For generations, homeowners everywhere have been using baking soda for a variety of tasks all around the home. It shows up in almost any recipe for skin, the body and hair,it is cheap and easily found. There are several ways in which baking soda is invaluable in do-it-yourself recipes.

TEETH WHITENER
The gentle abrasive action and pH regulating properties makes it a great tooth whitener. Used occasionally as a thick paste, it whitens and brightens the teeth over time.

EXFOLIATOR
As a face and skin wash, the gentle abrasiveness and tiny particulate nature of baking soda make it perfect for gently rubbing off dead skin cells. Mixed with honey and coconut oil, it gives the face and skin an instant lift and brightness.

SHAMPOO
Many natural women will know this: that one teaspoon of baking soda mixed with a cup of warm water and shaken together is an effective shampoo alternative. It is also a great curl enhancer, loosening them up for more effective conditioning. However, it should not be used too often as it can change the pH of the hair.

DEEP CLEANING
Nothing removes grime and cuts through hard-to-remove stains like baking soda. It can be added to detergent for whitening clothes, it can be used to clean kitchen counters of any material-wood, stainless steel, tile, etc. It gives pots and pans a special shine. With baking soda, you don’t need to scrub so hard for the dirt and grease to be wiped away.

FRESHEN FURNITURE
Known for its odor eliminating properties, baking soda is ideal for keeping stored items smelling fresh. Before packing away your patio furniture for the season, toss some baking soda on the cushions to help keep them from getting a musty smell

DISCOURAGE WEEDS
Plants do not like baking soda. For any weeds that pop up in-between cracks in the pavement or sidewalk, spread a handful of baking soda over the plant and its foliage. If it hasn't rained in a while, or hasn't rained in the week after the application, water the weeds to help send the baking soda into its roots.

DEODORANT
A mixture of baking powder, coconut oil, and corn starch is the key ingredient in an effective deodorant and odor control mixture that is free of harmful heavy metals.

-PERSONAL CARE
RELIEVE BUG BITES
If itching and scratching from bug bitesis ruining your day, create a paste using baking soda and water and apply it to the bug bites. It should help relieve some of the discomfort.

CLEANSE/DISINFECT TOOTHBRUSHES
Toothbrushes can harbor a variety of bacteria and any airborne particles in your bathroom, like hair products and perfumes. To keep brushes clean, soak them overnight in a baking soda and water solution.

REMOVING SPLINTERS
Splinters can be a pain, literally, if they've gone far into the skin. Instead of poking around with tweezers, make a paste of baking soda and water, apply it to the splinter and cover it with a bandage for 24 hours. The baking soda should make the skin swell, helping to push the splinter out enough that you can grab it with tweezers without digging.

I think with these and more,it isn't out of place to make sure a container of baking soda is on your shelf at all times.

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Equal scoops of sugar and soda bicarbonate (mixed together) kills household pests like cockroaches, ants and even rodents.
The sugar acts as a bait, while the bicarbonate when ingested by these pests bursts their digestive systems due to their inability to belch and expel gas

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