Two Frugal Chicks

Other than using baking soda as an antacid, a baking ingredient or a refrigerator deodorizer, I had no idea it was so versatile.  AllYou.com has a great article on 31 ways to use baking soda…

Baking soda can do a lot more than just sit in the back of the fridge.  Try these easy tips and put baking soda to work in every room of your house!

1. Skip produce washes—just put some baking soda on a damp sponge, scrub and rinse.
2. Soak hair brushes and combs in a mixture of 1 teaspoon baking soda and a small amount of warm water. Rinse and dry.
3. Before you store your patio furniture for the season, scatter baking soda under chair cushions.
4. Keep your grill clean all summer long by putting some baking soda on a damp brush, scrubbing the grate, then rinsing.
5. Freshen rugs by sprinkling baking soda on carpet, wait at least 15 minutes (preferably let sit overnight), then vacuum up.

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