Baking Soda in Hygiene.

Baking soda also known as sodium bicarbonate is widely used in baking but it also has some hygiene uses.

Here are some hygiene uses of baking soda:

1. Whitening teeth.

Baking soda has mild abrasive properties that make it break bonds of molecules that stain the teeth. Sprinkle some baking soda on top of your tooth paste and brush as usual.

2. Mouthwash.

Baking soda increases salivary pH hence inhibit bacterial growth. Add half teaspoon of baking soda to a half glass of water and swish.

3. Clean brushes and combs.

Soak your brushes and combs in a solution of water and two teaspoons of baking Soda. Baking soda removes oils and build up residues from the brushes and combs.

4. Cleaning Microwave.

Sprinkle some baking soda on a damp cloth and clean away the microwave mess.

5. Oven cleaner.

Sprinkle baking soda at the bottom of the oven and then sprinkle some water to dampen the baking soda.leave over night and wipe clean the next day.

6. Remove oil and grease.

Sprinkle some baking soda on top of clothes or surfaces which have oil and grease then let it settle for a while. Wash later with soap and water.Baking soda will ease the removal of oil and grease.

7. Deodorize Fridge.

Put a container with baking soda in your fridge always.Baking soda traps the odor and keeps your fridge smelling fresh.Change the baking soda after every 3 months.

8. Remove odor from garbage cans.

Sprinkle some baking soda at the bottom of your trash can to keep the bad smell away.

9. Kill ants.

Mix equal amount of baking soda and salt. Sprinkle the mixture where you see the ants.

10.Relieve diaper rush.

Add two teaspoons of baking soda on the baby’s bathing water inorder to relieve the diaper rush.

Baking soda is a cheap product which has many uses in the house especially in getting rid of bad odor.Above are just some uses of baking soda their are many more. Baking soda is a must have product in the house.