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Baking soda is a natural ingredient with numerous house cleaning applications. Believe it or not, DIY solutions prepared with baking soda can replace almost any harsh chemical-based cleaning product, thus making the environment at home safer. Read on to discover wonderful ways to implement baking soda in your cleaning routine:

• Deodorise the carpet – sprinkle a generous amount of baking soda over the carpet and let the ingredient sit overnight. On the next day, vacuum clean thoroughly to remove baking soda residue. Baking soda is super absorbent; thanks to that quality, it can banish nasty smells from the carpet. The upholstery, as well as the mattress, can also take advantage of this eco-friendly treatment.

• Refresh the fridge – unpleasant odours might invade your fridge if you haven't cleaned it for a while. To keep the appliance sparkly clean and healthy, start by decluttering it. Throw away expired food products and remove good ones from the shelves. Mix equal amounts of white vinegar and water in a spray bottle and spritz the interior of your fridge. With the machine perfectly clean, return food inside and open a box of baking soda. Place the box in the fridge to keep it fresh and odour-free for longer.

• Clean the shower – take a clean microfiber cloth and sprinkle some baking soda on it, then add a few drops of liquid dish soap. Go over the shower walls with the cloth to naturally scrub off grime and soap residue. As for the shower floor, simply sprinkle baking soda on the surface, followed by a few drops of liquid dish soap. Scrub with a wet brush and rinse with warm water. Don't forget to dry the shower area with another clean microfiber cloth to prevent stains and mould.

• Clean the drain – dealing with clogged drains in the bathroom or the kitchen is never easy. Baking soda is the ultimate eco-friendly cleaning agent to tackle dirt, clogs and smells from the drains at home. However, instead of going for aggressive chemicals, just run hot water down the drain, then pour half a cup of baking soda and some white vinegar. Wait for 15 minutes before rerunning the hot water.

• Disinfect the oven – chances are, you are used to applying lots of toxic cleaners to preserve the oven's top shape. But a simple scrubbing paste prepared with baking soda and water will break through tough stains and food residue in the oven without compromising your health. Apply your natural cleaning remedy to the interior, let it sit overnight and wipe with a damp sponge. As for the oven's glass door, sprinkle a little baking soda on a damp sponge and give the surface a thorough wipe. Baking soda is slightly abrasive but gentle enough not to damage the glass door when cleaning.

• Whiten the clothes – let your white t-shirts stay just as white in the long run by adding half a cup of baking soda to your laundry load. Baking soda will brighten the colours of your clothes, and at the same time, it will lift unwanted smells from extremely dirty outwear. As for stinky shoes, you can reduce odours by sprinkling baking soda. Allow the ingredient to sit for at least 12 hours, then shake off residue.

• Treat painted surfaces – fingerprints on the walls are no doubt annoying, and you need a gentle cleaning method to remove them. Sprinkle a little baking soda on a damp sponge and slightly wipe the affected parts of any painted surface. Dry with a clean cloth to safely remove stains and smudges.
  
  

Make the most of baking soda's superpowers by turning the ingredient into the home's most used cleaning agent.

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