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Baking soda is a basic ingredient used in the kitchen of every home. It is also known as sweet soda or food soda. It is used in various food items like baking and for quick melting of kidney beans and chickpeas, but it is not limited to this only. With baking soda, you can quickly complete many household tasks that otherwise take hours or are a lot of hassle. In this article, you will know 5 such uses of baking soda which will make some problems of your daily routine very easy.
Baking soda means sodium bicarbonate. It is mostly used to puff up baked goods like cakes, breads etc. Actually, when combined with things like curd and lemon, it creates gas bubbles, due to which the baked goods swell and their texture remains soft from inside and crispy from outside. Its alkaline properties make it useful for many purposes. So let us know for what purposes it can be used apart from cooking.
Dirt and yellowness accumulated on teeth can make one feel embarrassed. People also buy expensive toothpaste to clean it. Baking soda is also effective in cleaning the yellowness accumulated on your teeth. Make a thick paste by adding a little water to baking soda and then apply it on a brush or finger to clean your teeth. Keep in mind that use it only 1 or 2 times a week, otherwise the enamel may wear out and there may be a problem of sensitivity.
Baking soda is an excellent cleanser and it also helps in preventing bacteria. Because of this, it not only prevents bad breath, but also cleans the dirt in those places where the brush cannot reach easily. You use it as mouthwash. You can dissolve half a teaspoon of baking soda in lukewarm water and gargle with it, this will make your breath fresh.
Baking soda is very effective in removing stains and spots from your clothes. For this, add 2-3 spoons of baking soda in detergent and then wash clothes. This will make your clothes look more shiny, because baking soda is an alkali. With this the dirt gets cleaned easily. If there is any stain on the clothes which is not getting cleaned then mix baking soda and lemon and apply its paste on the stain and keep it for a few minutes. After this clean it with soap.
If you also find it difficult to clean the dirt, soap and salt water stains accumulated around the bathtub in the bathroom, then use baking soda for this. This can save you a lot of energy. Make a solution by mixing baking soda and white vinegar. Add some hot water to it and then spread it on the dirty areas. Clean after at least 10 to 15 minutes.
If there are silver utensils and jewelery in your house, then you can use baking soda to clean them. With time, silver items start turning black and often have to be polished or sent to a goldsmith for cleaning. You mix baking soda in hot water. Dip silver items in it for a few minutes. Just after this clean it with a sponge or soft brush.
