Unexpected uses of soda: 5 tricks for everyday life

Baking soda is a versatile household product that can be used for a number of purposes. UAportal has collected for you effective tips that will make your routine easier with this product.

Neutralizing unpleasant odors from shoes

Baking soda can be used to absorb and neutralize odors, including those from shoes. You can sprinkle a little baking soda into your shoes and leave them overnight. The next morning, the unpleasant odor will disappear.

Cleaning tiles in the bathroom

Over time, dirt and soap scum on bathroom tiles can be difficult to clean. To effectively remove these stubborn stains, you can prepare a paste of baking soda and water and apply it to the tiles with a brush. The mild abrasive nature of the product makes this mixture ideal for tackling tough bathroom stains.

Neutralize unwanted odors in the refrigerator

A classic trick is to keep an open box of baking soda in the fridge to absorb food odors. Interestingly, you can make a do-it-yourself fridge freshener by putting a little baking soda with a few drops of essential oil in a small jar. This will add a pleasant scent while effectively neutralizing any unwanted odors.

Sewer cleaning

A home solution to a sewer clog is to pour boiling water into the sewer and then add 1/2 cup of baking soda. After that, add a mixture of 1 cup of vinegar and 1 cup of hot water, cover, and leave for 5-10 minutes, then rinse with more hot water.

Polishing silverware

Baking soda can also help polish silverware by creating a paste of baking soda and water, applying it to the silverware, and leaving it on for a few minutes before polishing it with a clean cloth.

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