Sodium bicarbonate, also known as hydrogen peroxide, is a powerful product that you can apply on many different aspects: in cooking recipes, at home, for beauty and personal hygiene, as home remedies, in the garden and orchard, etc. Therefore, we will show 10 amazing uses for baking soda that few people know it.
If you want to enhance the appearance of your skin and leave it smoother and cleaner so that any homemade oils or creams you apply afterwards can be better absorbed, peel with baking soda.Wash clothes
Instead of applying soap, you can use baking soda to wash your clothes. Use it the same way you would use soap, using one tablespoon for every three pounds of clothes.
Wash fruits and vegetables
If you want to get rid of dirt from fruits and vegetables, baking soda is a cheap, simple, effective and natural way to do it. Put the fruit or vegetable you want to wash and, in your previously wet hand, stream a little baking soda. Apply it all over the surface of the fruit or vegetable. Then soak well to remove it completely.
Bad breath
If you’ve eaten garlic and want to remove the smell in your mouth, brushing your teeth may not be enough. To completely get rid of garlic breath, simply add half a teaspoon of baking soda to half a glass of water and soak your mouth.
Heartburn
If you have eaten too much or eaten foods that have caused heartburn, take a glass of about 150 ml of water and add half a teaspoon of baking soda. Blend and drink a little at a time. You will soon start to feel better
Insect bites
If you’ve been bitten by a mosquito or other insect and find a natural remedy to ease the itching, you can use baking soda. In a small bowl, put a teaspoon of baking soda and add enough water to make a paste that isn’t too runny. Use this paste to the bite and leave it there for a few hours. You can take some gauze over the area to keep the baking soda in place.
