In addition to being an important ingredient in baked goods, baking soda is an amazing natural cleaning product with a number of uses.
The next time you need to clean one of the following items, try using it as an inexpensive, natural alternative to store-bought cleaning products.
Clean Silverware You can polish silverware by rubbing it with some baking soda sprinkled on a damp cloth or a sponge.
For extra cleaning, make it into a paste with water and rub it onto your silverware.
Rinse and let it dry.
Clean Stainless Steel Sinks (and Pans, Too) If your stainless steel kitchen sink looks like it has seen better days, use a paste made from baking soda and water to scrub away stains.
This method also works to shine up stainless steel pots and pans.
Wash Marble Countertops Marble countertops need some special care.
While even other natural cleaning products such as vinegar can harm marble, baking soda will safely clean it.
Mix a few tablespoons of it with about a quart of water, and use this to wash the countertop.
Let it dry, then wipe with a damp cloth to remove all traces of the solution.
Remove Tea Stains From Teapots and Mugs Tea stains can linger in your mugs and teapots, affecting the quality of your favorite drink over time.
Soak your teapots and mugs in a solution of a few tablespoons of baking soda in a quart of water.
For stubborn stains, make a paste and scrub with this.
Let it sit for a while, then rinse with water and let dry.
Clean Produce Safely and easily clean away the dirt and pesticides that linger on your fruits and vegetables, for a fraction of the price of the produce wash solutions found in stores.
Sprinkle some baking soda onto your produce and wash with water.