You can typically find an entire grocery store aisle dedicated to cleaners, especially for the bathroom. But for an effective, low-cost, and natural alternative, baking soda once again is the winner.
When applied to surfaces, it will disinfect and whiten them. You first create a simple paste of baking soda and water, which you can apply to any surface in the bathroom, from floor tiles to toilets and bathtubs. After letting the paste sit for 20 minutes, just wipe it away to reveal brighter, cleaner surfaces.
Freshen the Air
Though air fresheners may smell great at the store, they often just mask bad odors instead of eliminating them. Air fresheners can also contain many harmful chemicals, making them a less appealing option for filling a room with fragrance.
But baking soda works well to actively eliminate odors, making it a great natural alternative. All you need is to mix some baking soda with a few drops of your favorite essential oil and then place it in a bottle or bowl. Then, simply set the container in the room you want to freshen; it’s that simple!
Whiten and Brighten Clothes
Are your clothes looking a bit dull? Adding a cup of baking soda to your next load of laundry will not only brighten your clothes, but they may come out cleaner, too.
This is because baking soda is an alkali (a soluble salt), making it great at removing stains. This is also effective in keeping your clothes from wearing and having them last longer.
Polish Your Silver
Silverware is beautiful whether it is being used or in a display case, but it can be burdensome to care for. Even the most beautiful silverware can lose its shine and tarnish, but baking soda can make a big difference.
Baking soda works well with silverware because it reacts with a chemical in the silver, eliminating the tarnish. As you pour some hot water and baking soda solution over your silverware, you should quickly see the shine return.
Create an at Home Spa Treatment
Pedicures can give your feet a nice makeover, but they certainly are not cheap. The good news is — because baking soda is such an effective exfoliant — you can give yourself one at home!
In your bathtub (or just a large tub), mix an ounce of baking soda with some warm water and let your feet soak. You can make the experience feel more like a spa with a few drops of essential oils in the water (just make sure the oils are skin-friendly).