Use Baking Soda to: 1. Exfoliate skin. Wash your face, then apply a soft paste made of three parts baking soda and one part water. Massage gently with a circular motion, avoiding the eye area; rinse clean.2. Erase crayon, pencil, ink, and furniture scuffs from painted surfaces.Sprinkle soda on a damp sponge, rub clean, and rinse.3. Unclog a drain. Pour 1/2 to 1 cup of baking soda down the drain, then slowly pour 1/2 to 1 cup of white vinegar after it. Let sit for five minutes (covered, if possible). Follow with a gallon of boiling water.4. Remove tough stains from enameled cast iron and stainless steel. Scrub enameled cast iron with a soft nylon brush and a thick paste of baking soda and water. Clean stainless steel with a soft cloth and 4 tablespoons of baking soda dissolved in 1 quart of water. Wipe dry with a clean cloth.5. Scrub pans. Sprinkle soda on crusted casseroles and roasting pans and let sit for five minutes. Lightly scrub and rinse.6. Brush teeth. Use a paste of baking soda and water.7. Fight class-B fires (flammable liquids, such as gasoline, oil, and grease).Baking soda can be used to smother only a small flame.8. Deodorize. Dust baking soda under your arms to absorb body odor.9. Clean up minor oil and grease spills on a garage floor or driveway. Sprinkle baking soda on the spot and scrub with a wet brush.10. Settle a stomach during occasional indigestion. Stir 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda into 1/2 cup of water and drink for a safe and effective antacid
Posted on: Mon, 22 Jul 2013 05:15:09 +0000
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