Happy Thursday everyone! Tomorrow is Friday already! Has the past week flown by as fast for you as it did for me? Welcome back to my blog. Tonight’s blog focuses on some great tips using baking soda! It is incredibly effective, inexpensive, and a versatile agent for cleaning and wellness.
A great way we use baking soda in our home is as a cat litter deodorizer. Cover the bottom of your cat’s litter box with baking soda before filling it with cat litter as usual to act as a natural deodorizer. Once the litter box is filled, sprinkle extra baking soda on top as a safe deodorizing boost!
DIY All Purpose Floor Cleaner. If you want a safe, natural floor cleaner for vinyl or tile floors, combine 1/4 cup white vinegar, 1/4 cup baking soda, 1 teaspoon liquid dish soap and 2 gallons of warm water.
Because we have two cats and a dog, we are very conscious of how we clean the couches, mattresses and upholstery on our furniture in a manner that is pet-safe. Once a week, we sprinkle baking soda on mattresses and fabric surfaces and let it sit for 15 minutes, then vacuum thoroughly. We use this on our pets’ beds as well!
Calm insect bites and stings. Make a paste of baking soda and water and apply to your skin. Apply the paste up to three times a day. This is an effective method to combat itchy bites as well as painful bee and wasp stings.
Clean your makeup brushes. Soak your brushes in a solution of 1 teaspoon baking soda and 1 cup of water. This will remove any oils, buildup, and residue on your brushes. TIP: We use this process on hairbrushes and combs as well and I soak our toothbrushes in a solution of baking soda and warm water for 30 minutes once a week!!!
Citrus-Honey Mask. Take 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, 1 tablespoon of honey. Mix ingredients until smooth. Apply to face and gently spread on the skin, do not rub. Rinse after 15 minutes.
Soap Scum Scrub. Take 1/2 cup of baking soda, 1/2 cup of table salt, Warm water, and hydrogen peroxide in a spray bottle. Mix the salt and baking soda together in a small bowl. Spray the surface well with warm water. Sprinkle liberally with the baking soda mix. For vertical surfaces, add the water to the baking soda and salt to make a paste and rub the paste on the area. Spray to saturate with hydrogen peroxide. Let sit for 15 minutes. Scrub well using a soft brush or sponge. Use a toothbrush to get into tricky areas, such as shower doors and around drains. Rinse well.
Tea Tree Toilet Cleaning Powder and Gel. Powder: Take 1 cup of baking soda and 10 drops of tea tree essential oil. Vinegar. Mix the baking soda and the tea tree oil until well mixed. To Use: Turn the water off to the toilet at the base. Flush to empty the toilet bowl of water. Sprinkle liberally in the toilet bowl. Spray the baking soda mixture with vinegar to fully activate and saturate it. Let sit for 15 minutes. Scrub well with a toilet brush. Turn the water back on and flush.
Happy natural cleaning. Continue to stay safe and well. Enjoy the rest of your week and the weekend and I will see everyone back for a second post for great uses for baking soda!
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