22 Non-Toxic Cleaning Recipes using Baking Soda

Avoid the harmful chemicals found in many commercial cleaning products and opt for a non-toxic cleaning routine. One ingredient that’s a must-have for DIY non-toxic cleaning is Baking Soda.
Baking soda has a gentle, yet extremely effective scrubbing power. It reacts with the grime and grease to form glycerol, which is an ingredient commonly found in soaps. An added benefits is baking soda’s alkali property to neutralize acids in odors allowing it to eliminate strong, unwanted smells.
Here are 22 Non-Toxic ways to clean with Baking Soda!
1. Drain Cleaner: Pour half a cup of baking soda down the drain, followed by half a cup of vinegar. Let the solution fizz and follow by pouring 6 cups of hot water down the drain.
2. Clean the Dog: My vet recently shared with me that between shampoos I could sprinkle a bit of baking soda on her fur and massage it in with her brush.
3. Carpet Stain Remover: Mix 1 cup of baking soda with 1 cup of salt and 1 cup of white vinegar. Mix together into a paste and apply to the stain. Let dry and then vacuum to clean up.
4. Sneaker Stink-Stopper: Freshen up a pair of sneakers by sprinkling a bit of baking soda into the soles.
5. Air Freshener Spray: Mix water, baking soda and your favorite essential oil together for a beautiful air spray. Recipe here.
6. Coffee/Tea Stain Remover: Clean the stains found in your favorite coffee/tea mug by placing a tsp of baking soda in and a cup of water. Wipe clean with a cloth.
7. Clean Kids Toys: Pour 4 tablespoons of baking soda in a quart of warm water and stir until the baking soda is dissolved. Pour into a spray bottle and spray on toys. Rinse with water and dry.
8. Baking Soda Shake Freshener: Use a mason jar, baking soda, cloth and essential oil for this great natural air freshener. Recipe here.
9. Deodorize Trash Can: Sprinkle a small amount of baking soda in the trash bin once a week to keep the unwanted smells at bay.
10. Clean Stainless Steal Kitchen Sink: Use a bit of baking soda and vinegar soaked paper towels to safely clean your sink. Follow these directions.
11. Boost Laundry Colors: add a 1/2 cup of baking soda to your load of laundry to naturally boost your colors and help fight stains
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