Table of Contents
Introduction 11
Part 1 The ABCs of Baking Soda 15
Everyone Knows Baking Soda, but-Seriously-What Is It? 17
How Does It Work and What Can It Do? 18
Buying and Storing Baking Soda 21
Part 2 Clever Ways to Use Baking Soda at Home 23
Kitchen Tricks and Hacks 25
The Fluffiest Scrambled Eggs. Ever. 26
Soft Pretzels 29
Dreamy, Crispy Roasted Potatoes 32
Smooth-as-Silk Hummus 35
Perfect Shrimp 38
Speedy Caramelized Onions 40
Weeknight Tomato Sauce 42
Homemade Ramen Noodle Hack 44
DIY Baking Powder 47
Healing with Baking Soda 49
Tummy Tamer 50
Cold and Flu Detox Bath 52
Sinus Cleanse 54
Splinter Remover 56
Athlete's Foot Treatment 58
Exercise-Boosting Electrolyte Drink 60
Constipation Cure 62
Burn Treatment 63
Fever-Reducing Bath 64
Cradle Cap Eliminator 65
Diaper Rash Relief 66
Canker Sore Relief 69
Foot Odor Eliminator 70
Bug Bite Soother 71
Beauty with Baking Soda 73
Teeth Whitener 74
Breath Freshener 76
Homemade Deodorant 78
Hair Care Au Natural 80
Homemade Facial Scrub 84
Skin Brightener 86
DIY Acne Mask 87
Blackhead Remover 88
Shaving Butter 90
Hand and Cuticle Treatment 92
Smoothing, Soothing, and Softening Foot Treatment 94
Cleaning with Baking Soda 97
Fruit and Vegetable Wash 99
Cutting Board Cleaner 100
DIY Dishwashing Powder 103
All-Purpose Kitchen Cleaner 104
Bathroom Cleaners 106
Air Freshener 110
Silver Polish 112
Rust Eliminator 115
Eco-Friendly Pest Control 116
Drain De-Clogger 118
Coffeepot Cleaner 120
Fridge Odor Eliminator 122
Microwave Cleaner 124
Stainless Steel Cookware Salvation 126
Enameled Cast-Iron Cookware Cleaner 129
Carpet Cleaner 130
Laundry and Fabric Care with Baking Soda 135
Deodorizing "Sneaker Creatures" 136
Clothing De-Stinker 138
Fabric Softener 139
Vintage Linen Cleaner 141
Whitening and Brightening Laundry Booster 143
Stain Remover 145
Washing Machine Cleaner 150
Suede Cleaner 152
Gentle Washing Powder for Baby Clothes 154
Towel Reviver 157
Care for Delicate Clothing 159
Smelly Hamper Remedy 160
Outdoor uses for baking soda 163
Grill Cleaner 164
Weed Killer 167
Window Cleaner 169
Aluminum and Vinyl Siding Cleaner 172
Lawn Furniture Cleaner 174
Cleanup for Garage Oil Spills 177
pH Balancer for Pools and Spas 179
Car Wash Solution 180
Compost Bin Odor Reducer 182
Rx for Grass That Pets Love 185
Tomato Plant Sweetener 186
10 Fun Things to do with Baking Soda 189
Acknowledgments 195
About the Author 197
Index 199