{"id":18014,"date":"2013-10-30T16:37:31","date_gmt":"2013-10-30T16:37:31","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/ecowatch.com\/?p=309672"},"modified":"2013-10-30T16:37:31","modified_gmt":"2013-10-30T16:37:31","slug":"16-eco-friendly-ways-to-clean-with-baking-soda","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/leedpoints.com\/green-building-blog\/16-eco-friendly-ways-to-clean-with-baking-soda\/","title":{"rendered":"16 Eco-Friendly Ways to Clean With Baking Soda"},"content":{"rendered":null,"protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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You don’t need strong household cleaners with toxic chemicals<\/a> to keep your house tidy. Try using baking soda instead.<\/p>\n

In its natural form, baking soda is called nahcolite, which is part of the natural mineral natron. Natron, which contains large amounts of sodium bicarbonate, has been used since ancient times<\/a> to clean, according to mercola.com<\/a>. It is one of the most inexpensive and safe health products around—you can buy a box of baking soda for about $1. <\/p>\n[caption id=\"attachment_309791\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"500\"]\"Baking<\/a> Baking soda is an eco-friendly way to clean your house. Photo credit: babble.com[\/caption]\n

Here are 16 ways you can use baking soda to keep your house fresh and clean-smelling, courtesy of blogger Allison Foster<\/a>:<\/p>\n

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  1. \nRemove grime from pet toys and bowls.<\/strong> Make a paste with four tablespoons of baking soda and one tablespoon of water and then scrub away with a small brush or just your fingers. Rinse well for smooth and clean bowls and toys for your pet without any harmful chemical residue.<\/li>\n
  2. \nDeodorize baby bottles<\/strong> safely by filling the bottle with warm water and adding a teaspoon of baking soda. Swish the combo around and let it sit for a minute or too. Then rinse well.<\/li>\n
  3. \nCleaner hair<\/strong> is just a step away with the addition of baking soda. Sprinkle a dash or two into your daily shampoo to remove residue build up and keep your hair smelling fresh longer.<\/li>\n
  4. \nClean stuffed animals without water.<\/strong> Dust a handful of baking soda onto the animals and let it sit for fifteen minutes. Then dust or vacuum it off.<\/li>\n
  5. \nUse as a natural alternative to denture or retainer cleaner.<\/strong> Fill a glass with warm water and mix in two teaspoons of baking soda. Let the dentures or retainer sit for a few hours or overnight to get clean.<\/li>\n
  6. \nStinky shoes?<\/strong> Sprinkle the inside of your shoes with baking soda to remove odor and wetness. Let it sit overnight and then knock out the extra powder.<\/li>\n
  7. \nDegrease hairbrushes and combs<\/strong> by soaking overnight in a solution of warm water and baking soda. Remove hair from the brushes, then fill the sink with warm water and add a teaspoon or two of baking soda. In the morning let them air-dry.<\/li>\n
  8. \nClean your whole car<\/strong>, inside and out, without a scratch or scum build up. Mix a quarter cup of baking soda with a quart of warm water and wash chrome rims, vinyl seats, floor mats, upholstery, tires, windows and everything else!<\/li>\n
  9. \nRemove oil or grease stains on cement<\/strong>, such as in the garage or on the driveway. Cover the stain with a thick layer and scrub with a wet brush.<\/li>\n
  10. \nWash your dog without water.<\/strong> Sprinkle on a bit of baking soda and then brush it in.<\/li>\n
  11. \nKeep outdoor furniture looking great<\/strong>. Sprinkle on some baking soda and use a damp brush and to remove stains. Add a bit of vinegar to this scrub before storing for the season for mildew-free, new-looking furniture when the warm days roll around again.<\/li>\n
  12. \nRemove scum from pool and bath toys<\/strong> by adding a quarter-cup of baking soda to a quart of warm water, then scrub away the slime.<\/li>\n
  13. \nClean grills<\/strong> by creating a paste of four parts baking soda to one part water, then scrub the grill with a wire brush. Rinse well before firing it up again.<\/li>\n
  14. \nKeep clothes brighter and softer<\/strong> by adding a cup to your wash.<\/li>\n
  15. \nRemove stains from coffee and tea pots <\/strong>by soaking the pot in a solution of a quarter-cup of baking soda in a quart of warm water overnight. Also works great for stained coffee mugs.<\/li>\n
  16. \nMake your dishes sparkle<\/strong> by adding two tablespoons of baking soda to your dishwashing soap.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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