Baking soda

From Wittenberg Green Guide

This health-related article is for background information only and should not be taken as medical advice. Please do further research before trying any home remedies. Please seek medical attention for serious maladies.

Baking soda -- sodium bicarbonate -- aside from being good for cooking, neutralizes acids and bad odors.

• Pour baking soda down the drain followed by some vinegar instead of using harsh chemical substances to clean your sink. It is much less likely to corrode the metal.

• Put an open box wherever there is a persistent bad odor, like near a fridge or under a bathroom sink (or sprinkle it in your shoes). Change the box when the effect wears off.

• You can also wash your hair with baking soda and vinegar to make it soft and shiny.

• Baking soda is good for washing your face and brushing your teeth, just be sure to rinse with water afterwards because of its distinct smell.

• Put a very small amount in a tall glass of water for relief of indigestion.