Baking Soda is a naturally occurring substance that is present in all living things--it helps living things maintain the pH balance necessary for life.
Clean you cloth
You can cut the amount of chlorine bleach used in your wash by half when you add 1/4 cup of baking soda to front loading washers and 1/2 a cup of baking soda to top loading machines. This will also make your clothes smell clean and fresh.
General Cleaner
Dissolve 4 tablespoons baking soda in 1 quart warm water for a general cleaner
Kitchen and Bathroom
Use baking soda on a damp sponge to clean and deodorize all kitchen and bathroom surfaces.
Baking Soda and Salt paste will cleans baking dishes - enamel, ceramic and glass, coffee stains from cups or counter tops and be a great soap scum remover
Clogged Drain
For sluggish or clogged drains pour 1/2 cup baking soda down the drain. Add 1/2 cup white vinegar and cover the drain if possible. Let set for a few minutes, Then pour a kettle of 6 or more cups of boiling water down the drain to flush it. The combination of baking soda and vinegar breaks down fatty acids into soap and glycerin, allowing the clog to wash down the drain.
