Everyday Uses for Baking Soda That Work UPDATE

 

Photo source:  Everyday Cheapskate

"Some of the cleverest uses shared below come straight from Everyday Cheapskate readers… longtime subscribers who know a thing or two about stretching a dollar and solving problems with what’s already on hand.

So whether you buy it in the supermarket’s baking aisle or in bulk, here are 40 creative, practical, and budget-friendly ways to make the most of that little orange box."  Comment from Everyday Cheapskate

I have been using baking soda in my cleaning routine for years, but could not believe all the other baking soda uses.

Click here to go to the Everyday Cheapskate article to learn all those baking soda secrets.

ANOTHER ARTICLE . . .

11 Things You Should Never Clean with Baking Soda

Click here to go to the Readers Digest article.

DIY All-Natural "Soft Scrub" Cleanser

Vinegar is the one item that can save you so much money for a wide range of uses if you like to make your own stuff.  Baking soda and vinegar is a dynamic duo for all types of household chores.

Click here to learn how to make your own "soft scrub" cleanser.  

Take a big step toward frugal living and make own cleaning stuff!

How to clean burnt pots and pans

I love my stainless steel pots and pans that I purchased way back in the day when I was in high school.  One thing I am kind of anal about is keeping them clean and shiny.

Well, since I married The Captain, the poor pots and pans stay scorched and burned inside and out.  He's a great cook, but thinks that everything has to be cooked on high heat.

No matter how much I scrub them . . . and I have used many different methods . . . they don't come out as clean and shiny as I would like.

Hopefully this is the solution to the problem . . . click here for Jessica's solution!

Homemade Deodorizing Disks

Being a fabulous frugalista sometimes means making your own stuff.  Actually, I prefer homemade items for cleaning since I control what goes into it.  No more toxic fumes and burnt, stuffy nose from my old method of using bleach and other harsh chemicals for just about everything.

Let's face it, cleaning items are expensive!  It doesn't matter how many coupons you gather up, it adds up quickly . . . unless you have a free coupon.

You probably already have the simple ingredients in this recipe for deodorizing disks . . .

2 cups baking soda

1 – 2 cups distilled water (or you can boil your water for 10 minutes.)

Lavender essential oil (or whatever oil you choose. Citrus would be good too!)

Silicone mold or muffin pan

Click here for the tutorial from one of my favorite blogs . . . One Good Thing by Jillee.