Like many people that cook from scratch, I use baking soda with many baked goods. Baking soda is much more versatile than many of us realize. Besides cooking, I use baking soda as a cleaning agent since it is not harmful to the environment or our health in the way many industrial strength cleaners are.
In our home, we seldom use nonstick pans, prefering stainless steel or glass cookware. Soaking the dirty pans in a solution of water and baking soda helps make them easier to clean.
When it is time to clean the shower, tub, toilet, and sink, baking soda is ready for duty. We use a paste made from water and baking soda. Then scrub away. The important thing to do is rinse the cleaned area thoroughly and then dry it with a rag or paper towel. If you don't rinse and dry, there may be baking soda deposits that appear after the water evaporates. You cna also pour baking soda in the tank of your toilet and let it sit over night.
My wife uses baking soda to clean the microwave. She mixes up a solution of baking soda and water in a microwave safe bowl. She then microwaves the solution for several minutes. Afterwards, she uses a damp paper towel to wipe down the inside of the microwave.
As a child, I had the small misfortune of being stung by a bee when I accidentally smashed it while picking up a toy. My grandmother, who was watching me, made a baking soda paste and spread it over the injury. After letting it dry, the stinger stuck to the paste. She was able to carefully scrap the stinger away without using tweezers.
Amd finally, baking soda is able to avoid unpleasant smells. Feel free to pour some in the bottom of your kitchen trash can or a diaper pail. After a few months, remove the old baking soda and replace it with fresh baking soda.
How do you use baking soda? What tips or advice do you have?
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