Use Baking Soda for
"Green" Cleaning
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 The warmer weather has us flinging the drapes open, pushing up the windows and taking a deep breath of fresh air into our lungs. It's time to shake off winter's dust and give our homes a shiny makeover.
Before hitting the stores for supplies, take stock of what you've got at home. Some common household products, like Arm & Hammer baking soda, have more uses than you might think and can make cleaning your home simple and cost-effective.
"There are endless ways to use baking soda both in and outside the home," says lifestyle expert Jill Cordes. "Be creative—use baking soda on your carpets, the bathroom floor, kitchen surfaces, your patio furniture, and even to polish your jewelry or clean residue off your fruits and vegetables naturally!"
Jill offers the following tips to help you de-grime on a dime with baking soda.
Welcome Back Outside
- Is last season's gunk getting in the way of your first family barbecue of the season? No problem. Sprinkle some baking soda on a damp brush, scrub the area and rinse clean. For tough, greasy messes, scrub with a wire brush and a paste made from three parts baking soda to one part water, and rinse clean.
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- To tackle the patio furniture, take a cloth and wash off all the dirt and grime that has accumulated over the winter with a solution of 1/4 cup baking soda in 1 quart of warm water, and then rinse clean. Soon your furniture will be sparkling in the sun, inviting you to plop down for a book reading session.
A Fresh Start Indoors
- In the fridge, throw away any food items with expired dates, strange smells or interesting colors. Mix 1/4 cup Arm & Hammer Baking Soda with 1 quart of water and wipe the inside surfaces clean with a sponge, and then rinse clean. Store the rest of the baking soda box in the fridge to help keep foods tasting fresher longer. Don't forget to replace it every 30 days for optimal fridge freshness.
- With the growing season starting, it's time to get cooking! Clean your food prep area with natural, food-safe baking soda instead of harsh cleaners. Sprinkle baking soda onto a damp sponge or cloth and wipe the area clean, rinse thoroughly, and then dry. This works for counters, stainless steel sinks, cutting boards, microwaves and ovens.
- Warm weather means sandals and bare feet in the house. When was the last time you gave your bathroom floors a scrub? Give them a good sweep to catch any loose debris, and then mix 1/2 cup baking soda in a bucket of warm water, mop and rinse clean for a sparkling floor, free of dirt and grime.
For hundreds of other cleaning, freshening and deodorizing tips for your carpets, upholstery, grill, bathroom, kitchen, pets, toys, laundry, body and more, visit www.ArmHammer.com. |
