In yesterdays post I showed you how to make your own odor jars for the house. But what do you do with the baking soda at the end of the month? The whole point of Clean N’ Green living is to reduce our dependency on commercial products, leave the Earth better then we found it and keep our hard earned money in our pockets. So here are a few uses for your used baking soda.
Garbage Disposal:
Empty used jar of baking soda down the kitchen sink, flush with 1 cup of vinegar. Wait 10 minutes and rinse with hot water. Keep in mind that everything you rinse down the sink, bathtub and flush down the toilet ends back up in our drinking water. If you happen to be on septic system like we are the baking soda again neutralizes the tank and keeps everything decomposing nicely. I’m happy to report we’ve lived in our home for two years and never needed it pumped.
Toilet Bowl:
Pour used jar of baking soda into your toilet bowl and scrub with toilet brush. Again the baking soda will brighten and reduce any odors.
Grease Stains:
If your husband spends hours in the garage working on the cars like mine you are bound to end up with a grease stain or two in the garage or driveway. Pour the baking soda on the stain and allow it to absorb. Sweep up contents and scrub clean.
Patio Furniture:
Now that the summer months are upon use, clean up your stored patio furniture with a baking soda paste wash. Not only is the mix toxic free but you will find your furniture bright and shiny. Plus you don’t have to worry about scuffs. I can’t count how many times as a kid I cleaned my parent’s patio furniture with Comet and inhaled the fumes.
The possibilities are endless, just be creative. Personally, I would stay away from reusing the baking soda on your furniture or carpet because you do not want your mattress to smell like last week’s fish dinner.
Cost Savings:
Disposer Care: $7.80
Soft Scrub: $4.35
Griot’s Garage Oil & Grease Cleaner: $13.99
Comet: $1.07
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