In some cases, cleaning different parts of your home can be as easy as taking out a box of baking soda. This chemical compound has a number of purposes, from cleaning to cooking to personal hygiene. It's also a safe product to use, since it doesn't contain harmful ingredients that some household cleaners have that can aggravate allergy and asthma symptoms. It's also worth mentioning that baking soda is cheap and lasts for a long time, making it a worthwhile investment all around.
Next time you freshen up the house – or maybe during your annual spring cleaning – you may want to consider using baking soda in the following parts of your home:
Bathroom – By mixing three parts baking soda with one part water, you can create a paste that will remove most stubborn stains from your tub, toilet and sink. Also, pouring a quarter of a cup of baking soda down your drains and rinsing it with hot water on a weekly basis will help prevent them from clogging.
Kitchen – People commonly use baking soda in the refrigerator and cupboards or at the bottom of garbage cans because it's great at keeping away unpleasant smells. With that same three parts baking soda to one part water mix, you can use the paste to scrub your silverware so it looks shiny and new. And, if you just cooked a big meal and are having a hard time removing dried food from your pots and pans, sprinkle on some of this chemical compound and let it soak overnight to loosen it up.
Although baking soda works in many different ways, you'll still need some special cleaning supplies to make your home sparkle and shine. Allergy and asthma sufferers may want to look into these products that will tackle dust, mold, pet dander, pollen and other common irritants without harming them with harsh chemicals.
