Everyday Cheapskate: Clever and Frugal Uses for Baking Soda
NO. 4: FOOT SOAK, EXFOLIATOR
A foot bath or soak is definitely one of the most relaxing experiences out there. If you want to make it even more awesome, add baking soda to your routine. Fill your basin or foot spa with warm water as you normally do, but this time, add 3 tablespoons of baking soda.
NO. 5: FRESHEN CARPET
Sprinkle baking soda on your carpets to absorb and eliminate odors. Allow to sit for 15 minutes or so, and then vacuum well as you normally do.
NO. 6: CLEAN UP PAINTED SURFACES
You can use baking soda to erase marks on baseboards, windowsills, door jams and any other painted surface that has gotten marked up, scuffed or even crayoned! Just sprinkle a bit of baking soda onto a damp sponge and rub lightly until the stain is gone. Wipe the area clean with a clean, dry cloth, such as microfiber.
NO. 7: FRESHEN UP SMELLY SHOES
Use baking soda to absorb and eliminate odor from stinky shoes. Sprinkle a generous amount of baking soda into the shoes, making sure it is distributed well. In the morning, shake it out well into a trash can. Hint: Use the crevice tool on your vacuum cleaner to make sure every bit of baking soda gets removed.
NO. 8: HEAD OFF GARBAGE CAN ODORS
You can prevent odors from building up in your kitchen garbage and bathroom trash cans with the help of baking soda. Just sprinkle a small amount right into the container over the trash or garbage from time to time. You can also sprinkle a handful directly into the bottom of the can before lining it with a new bag.
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