Baking soda has been used for centuries (yet another thing we never knew). And it started out with the Egyptians – although back then it probably wasn't called baking soda. Over the years it has been refined and modified until it got down to what we know today as the boxed white powder that stays in our refrigerator or pantry. But it's not going to sit there for long now that we know what it's capable of!
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Soothe poison ivy rash or insect bites. Make a paste of Arm & Hammer Baking Soda and water, and apply to the affected area.
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Soothe insect bites. Make a paste of Arm & Hammer Baking Soda and water, and apply to the affected area.
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Soothe sunburn, windburn, and prickly heat. Dissolve one-half cup baking soda in a tepid bath. Soak in the bath for fifteen minutes.
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Take a refreshing bath. Dissolve one-half cup Arm & Hammer Baking Soda in a tub of warm water for soft, smooth-feeling skin and a relaxing bath.
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Brush your teeth. Plain baking soda is a gentle abrasive that cleans like the strongest toothpaste.Apply Arm & Hammer Baking Soda to a damp toothbrush, brush as usual, and rinse. Note: Arm & Hammer Baking Soda does not contain fluoride.
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Wash your mouth. Add one teaspoon Arm & Hammer Baking Soda to one-half glass warm water, and swish through teeth for a refreshing mouthwash.
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Reduce heartburn. Dissolve a spoonful of baking soda into a glass of water and drink, the acid neutralizing properties of baking soda should help with heartburn.
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Neutralize vomit odor. Sprinkle Arm & Hammer Baking Soda generously to cover the stained area, let sit for an hour, then vacuum up.Soothe tired feet. Add three tablespoons to a basin of warm water and soak feet in the solution.
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Use as a deodorant. Dust baking soda under arms.
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Clean dirt, grime, and scuff marks from doors, stoves, laminated tabletops, linoleum floors, and tile. Sprinkle Arm & Hammer Baking Soda on a damp sponge, wipe clean, and dry.34.
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Deodorize garment storage bags. Sprinkle Arm & Hammer Baking Soda into the bottom of the bag.
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Deodorize shoes or sneakers. In the evening, sprinkle Arm & Hammer Baking Soda inside shoes to eliminate odors. Shake out in the morning.
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Clean dirt and grime from hands. Sprinkle Arm & Hammer Baking Soda onto wet hands with liquid soap, rub vigorously, rinse, and dry.
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Clean chrome bumpers and hubcaps. Sprinkle Arm & Hammer Baking Soda on a damp sponge, rub surface, and wipe clean with a dry cloth.
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Remove dead insects from a car or truck windshield. Sprinkle Arm & Hammer Baking Soda on a damp sponge, clean glass, and wipe clean with a dry cloth.
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De-grease and clean barbecue grills. Make a paste by mixing equal parts Arm &Hammer Baking Soda and water, apply with a wire brush, wipe clean, and dry with a cloth.
#7 was the only one we had previously heard of. If you've eaten something spicy or acidic and you start to feel heartburn coming on, you only need a small amount in a glass of water (preferably lukewarm). Somehow that plain white powder is a miracle worker and typically within 10-15 minutes your symptoms of heartburn will subside. We've done this several times ourselves – it's great to have on hand!
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