Hints From Hell

I wanted to let you know that I wasn't always defined by the rather narrow confines of this house. Once asparagus spears trembled when I bellowed and production lines ground to a halt when I screeched, "No, you idiots, we need 5000 cases of Mexicorn! Not creamed corn! Mexi'd!"

However, now, by popular demand, I give you ten things to do with baking soda:

1. I put about 1/3-1/2 of a cup in with the laundry detergent. You can then use less detergent and it gets out every conceivable odor from the wash. We used Dye-free, Scent-free detergent and sometimes Steve's frisbee stuff would still smell a bit rank. No more!

2. Soak a really tough pan with warm water and a couple of tablespoons of baking soda. It will wipe up easily. For the really hard bits sprinkle on a little more baking soda and scrub.

3. This is VERY bad for the enamel*, however, if you are noticing a certain tea or wine-induced discoloration of your teeth you can use a little bit of baking soda on your toothbrush and polish 'em right up again. Save for emergencies - it is hard on your teeth.

4. Speaking of baking soda and the mouth, dab a little bit on an early canker sore and it will take the sting away and hopefully keep it from getting bigger.

5. Use baking soda and a sponge to clean the inside of your microwave.

6. Put a layer of baking soda underneath the kitty litter to reduce odors (also, try A&H cat litter - it is absolutely the best there is.)

7. Pour a cup of baking soda into the garbage disposal followed by a cup of white vinegar. Whoosh!

8. Use baking soda to scrub out the kitchen sink.

9. Flush a cup of baking soda down the toilet once a month to maintain a healthy septic system.

10. You can use baking soda and a disinfectant in a swimming pool instead of chlorine.

Two bonuses:

1. Use lemon slices to remove mineral build-up from faucets and glass shower doors.

2. Salt on a red wine spill will remove it entirely (trust me on this one.)

OK, now don't say I never did anything for you.

And gimme a tip if you have it, we might as well go whole homemaker.

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*Just in from Giddy: Baking soda approved as toothpaste by parental dentist! Enamel fine! Gums healthy! Good to know.

Comments

[Carole]

Hmmm, what to add?

How about rubbing alcohol on a soft rag to clean and polish chrome.

Or, use a shower squeegee that you get at the dollar store and you'll hardly have to clean your shower anymore.

Or that coffee beans remove odors?

Soak that ink stain in hot milk.

There's a few for you. I have free housecleaning articles posted at CommonSenseLiving.com.

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