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25. For
silver pieces without raised patterns or cemented-on handles:
place the silver on aluminum foil in an enamel pot. Add boiling
water and 4 tbsp. baking soda. Let stand, rinse and dry.
26. Reduce
odor build-up in your dishwasher by sprinkling some soda on the
bottom.
27. Run your
dishwasher through its cycle with soda in it instead of soap
to give it a good cleaning.
28. To remove
burned-on food from a pan: let the pan soak in soda and water
for 10 minutes before washing. Or scrub the pot with dry soda
and a moist scouring pad.
29. For a badly-burned
pan with a thick layer of burned-on food: pour a thick layer
of soda directly onto the bottom of the pan, then sprinkle on
just enough water so as to moisten the soda. Leave the pot overnight,
then scrub it clean next day.
30. Rub stainless
steel and chrome with a moist cloth and dry baking soda to shine
it up. Rinse and dry. On stainless steel, scrub in the direction
of the grain.
31. Clean plastic,
porcelain and glass with dry soda on a damp cloth. Rinse and
dry.
32. Remove
that bad smell from ashtrays with soda and water.
33. Sprinkle
a bit of dry soda in your ashtrays to prevent smoldering and
reduce odor.
34. Clean your
bathroom with dry soda on a moist sponge - sink, tub, tiles,
shower stall, etc.
35. Keep your
drains clean and free-flowing by putting 4 tablespoons of soda
in them each week. Flush the soda down with hot water.
36. Soak your
shower curtains in water and soda to clean them.
37. Bee sting:
use a poultice of baking soda and water.
38. Windburns:
moisten some baking soda and apply directly.
39. Making
Play Clay with baking soda: combine 1 1/4 cups water, 2 cups
soda, 1 cup cornstarch.
40. Use soda
as an underarm deodorant.
41. If your
baby spits up on his shirt after feeding, moisten a cloth, dip
it in baking soda and dab at the dribbled shirt. The odor will
go away.
42. When scalding
a chicken, add 1 tsp. of soda to the boiling water. The feathers
will come off easier and flesh will be clean and white.
43. Repel rain
from windshield. Put gobs of baking soda on a dampened cloth
and wipe windows inside and out.
44. Add to
water to soak dried beans to make them more digestible.
45. Add to
water to remove the "gamey" taste from wild game.
46. Use to
sweeten sour dishcloths.
47. Use dry
with a small brush to rub canvas handbags clean.
48. Use to
remove melted plastic bread wrapper from toaster. Dampen cloth
and make a mild abrasive with baking soda.
Readers Tips:
Mix a pinch
in with your regular hair shampoo, to rid your hair of buildup
caused by styling products and the environment. It works great. -BY: M.
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