The Multiple Uses of
Ordinary Things
Baking Soda The Staple
in Your Pantry Plant Food:
Give your flowering
alkaline loving plants such as, Clematis, Dianthus and Delphinium an occasional
shower in a mild dilution of 1 tablespoon baking soda and 2 liters of
water. They will show their appreciation
with full healthy blooms.
Mild Burns:
If you have a mild burn quickly pour some baking soda over
some ice water, soak a pad or gauze and hold over burn. Keep applying the solution until the burn no
longer feels hot. It will also help any
burns from blistering.
Hygiene Helper:
Did your last meal include way too many onions or
garlic? Try gargling with 1 teaspoon of
baking soda and a half glass of water.
It will neutralize odours on contact. It will also help to relieve any
canker sore pain you may have.
Meat Tenderizer:If you have a tough cut of meat you can give it a rub down leave it in the fridge for 3 to 5 hours, rinse well. The meat will be tender and melt in your mouth.
Deodorizer:
Put it to work on persistent odours musty smells like
closets, dresser or cabinet hutches.
Fill the toe of a clean sock with 3 or 4 tablespoons then put a knot at
the top of the sock. Place in an
unobtrusive place. Replace it every
other month or as needed.
Exfoliate/Face Wash:
Put a little in your hand rub gentle over face and be
careful around eye area. You can add a
little to your milk cleanser as well.
The list goes on it is a must have in every household. You can also use it as an antacid, sprinkle
in shoes to eliminate odors, wash your fruit and vegetables. Wipe some on your windshield to repel rain,
soak dried beans to make them more digestible, remove scratches from walls and
vinyl flooring, mix with water to remove corrosions from car batteries, and
best of all it is fire proof.
Hair Conditioner The
Secret in Your Shower
Polisher
Forget expensive polisher for your stainless steel. Apply conditioner to your faucets, chrome
fixtures or anything that needs a shine.
Rub with a soft cloth and you will be impressed with the gleam. It will provide a beautiful shine on your
house plants and remove dust.
Zipper Helper
Apply some to your zippers and they will open with ease.Makeup Remover
Why buy expensive eye makeup removers when a perfectly good substitute sits in your shower. Hair conditioner easily removes makeup for much less money than expensive brands.
Leather Protector
Looking for a simple way to keep salt and chemicals off your shoes for the winter, lather your shoes or boots with hair conditioner to protect them from winter’s harsh elements. It’s a good all year round leather conditioner too.
Jewelry
Ring is stuck on your finger, apply some conditioner on your
finger and the ring should slide right off.Dryer Sheets
Take a used dryer sheet and wipe down glass and shower
stall. It will remove the soap scum.
Wipe your TV screen or computer screen and it will remove the dust.
Dust your furniture.
Place one in your toilet paper roll. Every time it is used it will release a fresh scent throughout your bathroom.
Place one in your shoes to reduce odors.
Rub on your clothes or hair to reduce static.
Rub along thread while you are sewing it will reduce tangling.
Place in your luggage to keep it smelling fresh while not in use.
A Tinfoil Tip Wipe your TV screen or computer screen and it will remove the dust.
Dust your furniture.
Place one in your toilet paper roll. Every time it is used it will release a fresh scent throughout your bathroom.
Place one in your shoes to reduce odors.
Rub on your clothes or hair to reduce static.
Rub along thread while you are sewing it will reduce tangling.
Place in your luggage to keep it smelling fresh while not in use.
Clean Silver with a small piece of tinfoil. Place a piece of foil in boil with boiling water and a few teaspoons of baking soda. Place silver objects on tin foil and it will remove tarnish. Wipe with a soft cloth and presto the sparkle is back.
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