The power of Baking Soda - Miscellaneous Use

In previous posts I share the 17 ways of using baking soda in cleaning, 15 ways of using baking soda in personal care and 18 ways of using baking sodain deodorizing. What about using baking soda in miscellaneous use.

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 1. Camping Cure-all

Baking soda is a must-have for your next camping trip. Its a dish washer, pot scrubber, hand cleanser, deodorant, toothpaste, fire extinguisher and many other uses.

2. Extinguish Fires
Baking soda can help in the initial handling of minor grease or electrical kitchen fires, because when baking soda is heated, it gives off carbon dioxide, which helps to smother the flames. For small cooking fires (frying pans, broilers, ovens, grills), turn off the gas or electricity if you can safely do so. Stand back and throw handfuls of baking soda at the base of the flame to help put out the fire–and call the Fire Department just to be safe.

3. Septic Care
Regular use of baking soda in your drains can help keep your septic system flowing freely. One cup of baking soda per week will help maintain a favorable pH in your septic tank.

4. Fruit and Vegetable Scrub
Baking soda is the food safe way to clean dirt and residue off fresh fruit and vegetables. Just sprinkle a little on a clean damp sponge, scrub and rinse.

5. Tendering the Meat
In most of the Asian Restaurants, stir-fry beef or pork, the meats are very tender because they used this technique to tender the meat. Sprinkle 1 teaspoon of baking soda on the meat and mix it well. Wait about 10 to 15 mins, rinse it with water to wash out the baking soda before marinate. If you find strong taste of the baking soda reduce the amount of baking soda.

I believe there's still more ways of using baking soda. Let's utilize this amazing household tools. 

Source: Care2.com