55 Uses for Baking Soda

Baking Soda is a friend of the frugal! It's both budget friendly and earth friendly.

That little yellow box (that costs less than a dollar) is a pint size miracle worker!

So, exactly what are the uses for baking soda? Let me count the ways…
 
 
 
 

1. Teeth Whitening – Put your regular toothpaste on your brush, sprinkle with baking soda and brush as usual for a whiter and brighter smile!
2. Facial Scrub – Don't you love that silky smooth feeling after a facial? Baking soda can give you that smooth skin without a trip to the spa! Simply mix equal parts of your facial cleanser with baking soda to form a paste and wash as usual. Ahhhh….
3. Produce Wash – It's hard for any money saving mom to justify spending $6 on a bottle of produce wash, but we all know the importance of removing pesticides and bacteria from our fruits and vegetables. It's baking soda to the rescue again! In a spray bottle, mix together 1 cup water, 1 cup vinegar, 2 tablespoons baking soda and 2 tablespoons lemon juice. Spray fruits and vegetables, let sit 5 minutes and rinse. No more pesticides, no more bacteria, no more dirt…thanks baking soda!
4. Check out the complete list of 55 Uses for Baking Soda – you'll find great ideas for personal care, camping, car care, homemade cleansers and more!

 
What are your favorite ways to use baking soda?