14 amazing uses for baking soda
You will be surprised how baking soda can be used in any area. Baking soda works great for infection, sunburn, skin beautification, and teeth whitening.
What item was purchased 10 years ago and is still going strong? Yes, that's right, it's baking soda! Sodium bicarbonate is a powder with tiny crystals that can remain unused for decades. Well, it's your fault! The use of baking soda in so many areas is amazing! 14 unusual ways to use baking soda, after learning about which, you will definitely take baking soda from the shelf and use it.
1- Natural deodorant
If you can't use store-bought air fresheners, you should know that deodorizing is one application of baking soda! Mix some water and baking soda in a bowl (or some baking soda) and apply it to your underarms. You can also get rid of foot odor in the same way.
2- Remove body itching with baking soda
One application of baking soda is to relieve itching from insect bites. Make a paste of baking soda and water and apply it to your skin.
3- Eliminate heartburn
To get rid of heartburn, you can take a mixture of half a cup of water and one tablespoon of baking soda. Or you can drink a glass of milk with a little baking soda.
You can also use the following recipe: 100ml (3.4oz) water, 1/4 teaspoon baking soda, 1/4 teaspoon citric acid (or a little lemon juice), and 1/2 teaspoon sugar.
4- Baking soda is a natural exfoliant
There are 3 ways to use baking soda to exfoliate:
Recipe No. 1 for skin lightening
Mix 1 tablespoon of baking soda, 1 teaspoon of lemon juice and 4-5 drops of tea tree oil, then apply to the face and massage the skin with a special massage brush.
Recipe number 2 to get rid of blackheads
Mix 1 teaspoon of baking soda and half a tablespoon of honey, you can also add a little vegetable oil. Apply this mixture to the areas with blackheads for 5 minutes, then massage it in and wash it off.
Tip #3 for reducing lines and wrinkles
Mix two teaspoons of baking soda with one teaspoon of coconut oil. Now massage your face well for 5-7 minutes, then wash it with warm water. Repeat the baking soda application 1-2 times a week.
5- Hair care with baking soda
For fast hair growth, mix 9 tablespoons of water with 3 tablespoons of baking soda. Apply the mixture with a brush from the roots to the ends of the hair, then massage your scalp. Then mix apple cider vinegar and water, massage your skin with it, and rinse well. With this application of baking soda, your hair will become shiny and healthy.
6- Eliminate bad breath and treat plaque
If your breath smells bad, mix two teaspoons of baking soda with lemon juice and half a cup of water and rinse your mouth. You can also use water and 3-4 tablespoons of baking soda to remove plaque.
7- To treat calluses and remove bad hand odor
Using warm steam with baking soda a few times a week will get rid of rough skin on the hands and feet. And if you wash your hands and cutting board with baking soda, you can get rid of the unpleasant smell of garlic or fish.
8- Remove stains and dirt
To use this application of baking soda, mix one part water with one part vinegar in a bowl (equal parts water and vinegar). Then, in another bowl, mix 3 parts baking soda with 1 part hydrogen peroxide. First, spray the liquid mixture between the tiles, then scrub with the baking soda paste.
9- Absorb the smell of the refrigerator with baking soda
Just put a cup of baking soda on one of the shelves of your fridge or freezer and let it sit for a few days.
10- Jewelry cleaner
Mix 3 teaspoons of baking soda with 1 teaspoon of water and use a toothbrush to clean your jewelry with this mixture. Then wash it off with cold water.
11- Treatment of infection
Using baking soda to treat a yeast infection. You can soak the affected area twice a day with a solution of baking soda, salt and warm water for 15-20 minutes. To prepare this solution, use 1 teaspoon of baking soda, 1 teaspoon of salt, and a cup of warm water.
12- Sunburn treatment
Mix one cup of baking soda in a tub of cold water. This will reduce the effect of sunburn. Using salt and warm water can also help get rid of body aches.
13- When cooking peas and beans
Using baking soda in cooking is also effective. Just add some baking soda to the pot and the beans will cook quickly, especially if they are old and stale.
14- Tooth whitener
One of the uses of baking soda is that it's a great abrasive, so you shouldn't overdo it. You can add some baking soda to your toothpaste and brush your teeth as usual. Or use this recipe: Put baking soda on your wet toothbrush and add 2-3 drops of lemon juice. Then brush your teeth as usual.
