What are some of the uses for baking soda?

15 uses for Baking Soda from: http://www.gomestic.com/Homemaking/15-Uses-for-Baking-Soda.32410

1.Put out fires - A handful of baking soda can safely put out fires in many places; clothes, rugs, carpets etc. 2.Clean your teeth - Use a little bit of baking soda on your toothbrush after you’ve brushed to get your teeth extra white. Don’t do this more than 2, 3 times a month. 3.Cleans clothes - Add a little baking soda to your cycle, it takes out tough stains. 4.Use to clean certain dishes/containers - Use baking soda on food and drink containers to clean well. Works better with plastic items. 5.Use to clean things around the house - Baking soda is a great cleaning tool for almost anything. Toilets, counters, furniture(marble), garbage cans, sinks, showers etc. 6.Use to clean stainless steel pots and glass. 7.Use baking soda to break down tough dirty areas; dirt on a car, inside of barbecue etc. 8.Get rid of smells - Get rid of almost any smell with a little bit of baking soda, try it out. 9.Use baking soda to clean appliances such as dishwashers and coffee-makers. 10.Wash well with baking soda and apply for a stronger substitute then deodorant. 11.Sun-burn solvent - To relieve minor burns (such as a sun burn), use baking soda and water. 12.Gargle - Gargle baking soda for whiter teeth, fresher smell and it also heals sores. 13.Bug bites - Apply baking soda to bug, bee, wasp, ant or any kind of bites for a quicker heal. 14.Polish - Baking soda is a great polish for chrome, silver, marble furniture, piano keys. 15.Smooth skin - Use with water to create paste, apply to face, careful to avoid eyes and mouth, and leave on for 3 - 5 minutes, wash off. Your face will be noticeably softer. I hope that helps!

It’s also a great antacid…I put about a quarter of a teaspoon into a small glass of water and drink it down…gets rid of heartburn FAST!

Putting out grease fires.

It can be used to increase water’s alkalinity in swimming pools.

making crack! ha!

make a paste with water rub on face and wash off. Its makes a great and gentle exfoliator