Baking soda is sodium bicarbonate, also known as acid sodium carbonate, which is an acid salt with the chemical formula of NaHCO3. People usually only know that it can be used to make bread, soda and fire extinguishing agent. In fact, it has the following little-known uses.

Household cleaning:

People who are allergic to detergents may wish to add a little baking soda to the dishwashing water, which will not burn their hands, but also wash the bowls and plates very clean. You can also use baking soda to scrub stainless steel pot, copper pots or iron pots. Baking soda can also clean the scale in thermos bottles. The method is to dissolve 50 grams of baking soda in a cup of hot water, then pour it into a bottle and shake it up and down to remove the scale. Soak the coffee pot and teapot in hot water and add 3 spoons of baking soda to eliminate stains and odors.

Put the open box containing baking soda in the refrigerator to eliminate the odor, or mix baking soda with warm water to clean the inside of the refrigerator. Sprinkling some baking soda in the trash can or any other place that may give off peculiar smell will have a good deodorizing effect.

If you have a pet at home, sprinkle some baking soda on the carpet to get rid of the smell of urine. If it is a cement floor, you can sprinkle baking soda, add a little vinegar, brush the floor with a brush, and then rinse it with clear water.

Sprinkle a little baking soda on the wet rag to scrub the plastic parts and shells of household appliances, and the effect is good.

Personal Cleanliness and Beauty:

Use baking soda as a deodorizer. Mix a cup of baking soda with two spoonfuls of starch, put it in a plastic container and rub it on the smelly part of the body to remove the body odor.

Baking soda is a slightly abrasive cleaner. Adding a little baking soda to toothpaste can neutralize the odor and act as a whitening agent. Put a little baking soda in your shoes to absorb moisture and odor.

Adding a little baking soda to facial cleanser, or using baking soda and oatmeal as a mask, will help improve the skin; Adding a small amount of baking soda to shampoo can remove the residual hair gel and styling cream.

Chlorine in the swimming pool will harm the hair. Adding a little baking soda to shampoo can repair the damaged hair.

Medicinal use of baking soda:

If you are bitten by bees or mosquitoes, mix it with baking soda and vinegar and apply it to the wound to relieve itching. Putting a little baking soda in the bath water can relieve skin allergies.

Sprinkle a little baking soda on the sheets to prevent the rash caused by damp heat in children.

Feet are tired. Soak 2 spoonfuls of baking soda in foot washing water for a period of time to help eliminate fatigue.