My Frugal Frugal Ways

I buy baking soda by the ten pound bag at the local restaurant supply store.

It makes a great presoak for diapers.

Add 1/2 cup to a washer load for better cleaning.

Use it as a wash for fruits and vegetables.

It’s a great cleaner for formica counter tops and fiberglass bathtubs.

Sprinkle some in the bottom of your dishwasher occasionally to keep it clean and smelling sweet.

Sprinkle on a pan that’s hard to clean.  Add just enough water to moisten.  Leave overnight.

Once per week, put 1/2 cup of baking soda down your drains and flush with hot water.

It makes a great toothpaste.  I brush my teeth as normal with a small amount of toothpaste.  Then I dab some baking soda on my toothbrush and give my teeth another brush.  The last time I went for a cleaning, it was over very quickly because I didn’t have much tartar at all.

Add a small amount to legumes as they are cooking to reduce their gas producing properties.

Equal parts borax and baking soda can be used as a dishwasher detergent.

If you’re doing dishes or pots and pans in the sink, add some to your dishwater for better cleaning.

Bugs stuck on your chrome bumper?  Yep, gentle clean with baking soda paste.

Deodorize your carpet by sprinkling with baking soda 1/2 hour before vacuuming.

Use it to clean your toilet.  You can also add it to the tank before going to bed and flushing in the morning to clean tank and bowl.

I add a dab to my shampoo to help clean the hairspray build up out of my hair.