Baking soda is my favorite "anything" product. It is a chemical compound that appears as a fine powder. It releases bubbles of carbon dioxide when it interacts with an acid and a liquid. It’s most commonly used in baking, where it acts as a leavening agent.
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Health Uses
1. Use it as an antacid.
2. Use it as underarm deodorant by applying it with a powder puff.
3. Mix half a teaspoon with peroxide paste and use it as toothpaste.
4. Use it as a face and body scrub.
5. Add a cup to bathwater to soften your skin.
6. Relieve skin itch from insect bites and pain from sunburn.
7. Remove strong odors from your hands by rubbing them with baking soda and water.
8. Put two tablespoons in your baby’s bathwater to help relieve diaper rash.
9. Apply it on rashes, insect bites, and poison ivy irritations.
10. Take a baking soda bath to relieve skin irritations.
11. Heartburn? Take a teaspoon of baking soda mixed with one-half glass of water.
12. Freshen your mouth by gargling half a teaspoon of baking soda mixed water.
13. Relieve canker sore pain by using it as mouthwash.
14. Use it to relieve bee stings.
15. Use it to relieve windburns.
16. Apply it on jellyfish sting to draw out the venom.
17. Unblock stuffy nose by adding a teaspoon of baking soda to your vaporizer.
In the Home
18. Keep cut flowers fresh longer by adding a teaspoon to the water in the vase.
19. Put out small fires on rugs, upholstery, clothing, and wood.
20. Put an open container of baking soda in the fridge to absorb the odors.
21. Sprinkle it on your ashtrays to reduce bad odor and prevent smoldering.
22. Sprinkle it on your slippers, boots, shoes, and socks to eliminate foul odor.
23. Turn baking soda into modeling clay by combining it with one and 1/4 cups of water and one cup of cornstarch.
24. After feeding your baby, wipe his shirt with a moist cloth sprinkled with baking soda to remove the odor.
25. Wipe your windshield with it to repel rain.
26. Improve the smell of dishrags by soaking them in baking soda and water.
27. Suck it in with your vacuum cleaner to remove the odor.
28. Freshen the air by mixing baking soda with your favorite perfumed bath salts. Put the mixture in small sachet bags.
29. Restore stiff brushes by boiling them in a solution of 1/2 gallon of water, 1/4 cup of vinegar, and a cup of baking soda.
30. Put it under sinks and along basement windows to repel cockroaches and ants.
31. Scatter baking soda around flowerbeds to prevent rabbits from eating your veggies.
32. Sweeten your tomatoes by sprinkling baking soda on the soil around your tomato plants.
33. Sprinkle it onto your cat’s litter box to absorb the bad odor.
34. Sprinkle it on your pet’s comb or brush to deodorize their fur and skin.
In Cooking
35. Use it as a substitute for baking powder by mixing with it with cream of tartar or vinegar.
36. Wash fruits and vegetables with it.
37. When boiling a chicken, add a teaspoon of baking soda to the water. Feathers will come off easier, and the flesh will be clean and white.
38. Soak dried beans to a baking soda solution to make them more digestible.
39. Remove the distinctive taste of wild game by soaking it in a baking soda solution.
40. Make a sports drink by mixing it with boiled water, salt, and Kool-Aid.
41. Remove the fishy smell from your fillets by soaking the raw fish in a baking soda solution for an hour inside the fridge.
42. Make fluffier omelets by adding half a teaspoon of baking soda for every three eggs used.
43. Reduce the acid content of your tomato-based recipes by sprinkling them with a pinch of baking soda.
Cleaning Purposes
44. Add a cup to the toilet, leave it for an hour, and then flush. It will clean the toilet and absorb the odor.
45. Use it to scrub sinks, showers, plastic and porcelain tubs
46. Spray it on walls, mirrors, and countertops.
47. Add a spoonful to your dishwasher to make scrubbing dishes easier.
48. Remove grease from pots and pans.
49. Dry clean carpets and upholstered furniture by sprinkling baking soda over the fabric and gently brushing it. Leave it for an hour or overnight, then vacuum.
50. Boost your laundry detergent’s cleaning power by sprinkling a handful on dirty clothes.
51. Combine it with water to make a paste for polishing stainless steel and chrome.
52. Remove scratches and crayon marks from vinyl floors and walls.
53. Clean your shoes with it.
54. Clean garbage cans with it.
55. Use it to wash diapers.
56. Clean the fridge with it.
57. Soak brushes and combs in a baking soda solution.
58. Mix it with water to wash food and drink containers.
59. Put three tablespoons of baking soda to a quart of warm water, then use the mixture to wash marble-topped furniture.
60. Absorb it with a damp sponge, then clean Formica countertops with the sponge.
61. Use it to get rid of stale odors from cooling containers and thermos bottles.
62. Run your coffee maker with a baking soda solution, then rinse.
63. Combine with hot water to clean baby bottles.
64. Sprinkle it on barbecue grills, then rinse it off.
65. Scatter it on your greasy garage floor, scrub the floor, and rinse.
66. Remove burned-on food from a pan by soaking it in a baking soda solution for 10 minutes before washing.
67. Clean your ashtrays with a baking soda solution.
68. Keep your drains clean by putting four tablespoons of baking soda in them each week. Flush it down with hot water.
69. Clean your shower curtains by soaking them in baking soda and water.
70. Put it on a small brush to rub canvas handbags clean.
71. Use it to remove melted plastic bread wrapper from a toaster. Sprinkle baking soda on a damp rug, then use the rug to clean the toaster.
72. Use it to clean your retainers and dentures.
73. Make a thick paste of baking soda and water, and used it to scrub enameled cast iron and stainless steel.
74. Mix four tablespoons of baking soda with a quart of warm water, and use it to clean the inside part of an oven.
75. Use it to unclog gas stoves.
The most amazing thing about baking soda is that it’s very cheap. You can do all these things for a very small cost. Baking soda is truly a miracle product, whether it’s used for baking or not.
Health Uses
1. Use it as an antacid.
2. Use it as underarm deodorant by applying it with a powder puff.
3. Mix half a teaspoon with peroxide paste and use it as toothpaste.
4. Use it as a face and body scrub.
5. Add a cup to bathwater to soften your skin.
6. Relieve skin itch from insect bites and pain from sunburn.
7. Remove strong odors from your hands by rubbing them with baking soda and water.
8. Put two tablespoons in your baby’s bathwater to help relieve diaper rash.
9. Apply it on rashes, insect bites, and poison ivy irritations.
10. Take a baking soda bath to relieve skin irritations.
11. Heartburn? Take a teaspoon of baking soda mixed with one-half glass of water.
12. Freshen your mouth by gargling half a teaspoon of baking soda mixed water.
13. Relieve canker sore pain by using it as mouthwash.
14. Use it to relieve bee stings.
15. Use it to relieve windburns.
16. Apply it on jellyfish sting to draw out the venom.
17. Unblock stuffy nose by adding a teaspoon of baking soda to your vaporizer.
In the Home
18. Keep cut flowers fresh longer by adding a teaspoon to the water in the vase.
19. Put out small fires on rugs, upholstery, clothing, and wood.
20. Put an open container of baking soda in the fridge to absorb the odors.
21. Sprinkle it on your ashtrays to reduce bad odor and prevent smoldering.
22. Sprinkle it on your slippers, boots, shoes, and socks to eliminate foul odor.
23. Turn baking soda into modeling clay by combining it with one and 1/4 cups of water and one cup of cornstarch.
24. After feeding your baby, wipe his shirt with a moist cloth sprinkled with baking soda to remove the odor.
25. Wipe your windshield with it to repel rain.
26. Improve the smell of dishrags by soaking them in baking soda and water.
27. Suck it in with your vacuum cleaner to remove the odor.
28. Freshen the air by mixing baking soda with your favorite perfumed bath salts. Put the mixture in small sachet bags.
29. Restore stiff brushes by boiling them in a solution of 1/2 gallon of water, 1/4 cup of vinegar, and a cup of baking soda.
30. Put it under sinks and along basement windows to repel cockroaches and ants.
31. Scatter baking soda around flowerbeds to prevent rabbits from eating your veggies.
32. Sweeten your tomatoes by sprinkling baking soda on the soil around your tomato plants.
33. Sprinkle it onto your cat’s litter box to absorb the bad odor.
34. Sprinkle it on your pet’s comb or brush to deodorize their fur and skin.
In Cooking
35. Use it as a substitute for baking powder by mixing with it with cream of tartar or vinegar.
36. Wash fruits and vegetables with it.
37. When boiling a chicken, add a teaspoon of baking soda to the water. Feathers will come off easier, and the flesh will be clean and white.
38. Soak dried beans to a baking soda solution to make them more digestible.
39. Remove the distinctive taste of wild game by soaking it in a baking soda solution.
40. Make a sports drink by mixing it with boiled water, salt, and Kool-Aid.
41. Remove the fishy smell from your fillets by soaking the raw fish in a baking soda solution for an hour inside the fridge.
42. Make fluffier omelets by adding half a teaspoon of baking soda for every three eggs used.
43. Reduce the acid content of your tomato-based recipes by sprinkling them with a pinch of baking soda.
Cleaning Purposes
44. Add a cup to the toilet, leave it for an hour, and then flush. It will clean the toilet and absorb the odor.
45. Use it to scrub sinks, showers, plastic and porcelain tubs
46. Spray it on walls, mirrors, and countertops.
47. Add a spoonful to your dishwasher to make scrubbing dishes easier.
48. Remove grease from pots and pans.
49. Dry clean carpets and upholstered furniture by sprinkling baking soda over the fabric and gently brushing it. Leave it for an hour or overnight, then vacuum.
50. Boost your laundry detergent’s cleaning power by sprinkling a handful on dirty clothes.
51. Combine it with water to make a paste for polishing stainless steel and chrome.
52. Remove scratches and crayon marks from vinyl floors and walls.
53. Clean your shoes with it.
54. Clean garbage cans with it.
55. Use it to wash diapers.
56. Clean the fridge with it.
57. Soak brushes and combs in a baking soda solution.
58. Mix it with water to wash food and drink containers.
59. Put three tablespoons of baking soda to a quart of warm water, then use the mixture to wash marble-topped furniture.
60. Absorb it with a damp sponge, then clean Formica countertops with the sponge.
61. Use it to get rid of stale odors from cooling containers and thermos bottles.
62. Run your coffee maker with a baking soda solution, then rinse.
63. Combine with hot water to clean baby bottles.
64. Sprinkle it on barbecue grills, then rinse it off.
65. Scatter it on your greasy garage floor, scrub the floor, and rinse.
66. Remove burned-on food from a pan by soaking it in a baking soda solution for 10 minutes before washing.
67. Clean your ashtrays with a baking soda solution.
68. Keep your drains clean by putting four tablespoons of baking soda in them each week. Flush it down with hot water.
69. Clean your shower curtains by soaking them in baking soda and water.
70. Put it on a small brush to rub canvas handbags clean.
71. Use it to remove melted plastic bread wrapper from a toaster. Sprinkle baking soda on a damp rug, then use the rug to clean the toaster.
72. Use it to clean your retainers and dentures.
73. Make a thick paste of baking soda and water, and used it to scrub enameled cast iron and stainless steel.
74. Mix four tablespoons of baking soda with a quart of warm water, and use it to clean the inside part of an oven.
75. Use it to unclog gas stoves.
The most amazing thing about baking soda is that it’s very cheap. You can do all these things for a very small cost. Baking soda is truly a miracle product, whether it’s used for baking or not.
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Below are some additional uses for baking soda info found @ www.armhammer.com
Below are some additional uses for baking soda info found @ www.armhammer.com
Tips for the Nursery
Baby Spills on Carpet
Even little ones can make big messes! Clean and deodorize baby spills or accidents on carpets by soaking up as much of the spill as possible. Clean the stain according to the manufacturers directions and allow to dry. Then to deodorize, when the area is completely dry, sprinkle liberally with ARM & HAMMER® Baking Soda and let sit for 15 minutes before vacuuming it up. Check for color-fastness first before applying ARM & HAMMER® Baking Soda.
Freshen Stuffed Animals
Even Mr. Bear needs a bath. Keep favorite cuddly toys fresh with a dry shower of ARM & HAMMER® Baking Soda. Just sprinkle ARM & HAMMER® Baking Soda on and let it sit for 15 minutes before brushing off. It’s gentle enough for use around your baby and Teddy will appreciate it too!
Cleaning Baby Equipment
Little hands mean lots of exploring. Safely clean your baby’s area (play pen, changing table, crib, stroller, car seat and high chair) with ARM & HAMMER® Baking Soda. Just sprinkle ARM & HAMMER® Baking Soda directly on a clean damp sponge and rub the item clean. Rinse thoroughly and allow to dry. Sparkling clean and no harsh cleaners to worry about!
Deodorize Baby Bottles
Do you know what goes in your baby’s mouth? For safe cleaning and deodorizing, fill bottles with warm water and add 1 teaspoon of ARM & HAMMER® Baking Soda. Shake, rinse and thoroughly clean as usual. For extra cleaning and deodorizing, you can also soak bottles and nipples overnight in a solution of 4 tablespoons of ARM & HAMMER® Baking Soda to 1 quart of warm water. Then rinse and clean as usual.
Baby Spills on Carpet
Even little ones can make big messes! Clean and deodorize baby spills or accidents on carpets by soaking up as much of the spill as possible. Clean the stain according to the manufacturers directions and allow to dry. Then to deodorize, when the area is completely dry, sprinkle liberally with ARM & HAMMER® Baking Soda and let sit for 15 minutes before vacuuming it up. Check for color-fastness first before applying ARM & HAMMER® Baking Soda.
Deodorize Diaper Pails
Whoa! A smell this powerful needs to be neutralized. Sprinkle ARM & HAMMER® Baking Soda liberally over dirty disposable diapers in the diaper pail. If you are using cloth diapers, soak dirty diapers in a solution of 2 quarts of warm water and ½ cup of ARM & HAMMER® Baking Soda.
Clean Baby Combs
Harsh chemicals are a hair-raising thought. Keep baby combs and brushes clean by soaking them in gentle solution of 1 teaspoon of ARM & HAMMER® Baking Soda in a small basin of warm water. Rinse and allow to dry.
Gently Clean & Freshen Baby's Laundry
ARM & HAMMER® Baking Soda is gentle enough for even the tiniest baby clothes, yet effective enough for big baby odors. For tough stains add 1/2 cup of ARM & HAMMER® Baking Soda with your liquid laundry detergent, or a 1/2 cup in the rinse cycle for deodorization! For cloth diapers, dissolve ½ cup of ARM & HAMMER® Baking Soda in 2 quarts of water and soak diapers thoroughly.
Cleaning Baby Equipment
Little hands mean lots of exploring. Safely clean your baby’s area (play pen, changing table, crib, stroller, car seat and high chair) with ARM & HAMMER® Baking Soda. Just sprinkle ARM & HAMMER® Baking Soda directly on a clean damp sponge and rub the item clean. Rinse thoroughly and allow to dry. Sparkling clean and no harsh cleaners to worry about!
Cleaning Baby Toys
Don’t toy around with harsh cleaners. Clean and deodorize baby toys safely and effectively using 4 tablespoons of ARM & HAMMER® Baking Soda dissolved in 1 quart of warm water. Wash toys with a clean damp sponge or cloth, rinse and dry.
Freshen Stuffed Animals
Even Mr. Bear needs a bath. Keep favorite cuddly toys fresh with a dry shower of ARM & HAMMER® Baking Soda. Just sprinkle ARM & HAMMER® Baking Soda on and let it sit for 15 minutes before brushing off. It’s gentle enough for use around your baby and Teddy will appreciate it too!
Clean Furniture
Clean and remove marks (even crayon!) from walls and painted furniture by applying ARM & HAMMER® Baking Soda to a damp sponge and rubbing lightly. Wipe off with a clean, dry cloth.
Clean Baby Combs
Harsh chemicals are a hair-raising thought. Keep baby combs and brushes clean by soaking them in gentle solution of 1 teaspoon of ARM & HAMMER® Baking Soda in a small basin of warm water. Rinse and allow to dry.
Tips for the Bathroom
Deodorizing Wastebasket
Defeating odors in the bathroom often feel like a waste of time. Keep bathroom wastebaskets fresh-smelling with just a sprinkle of ARM & HAMMER® Baking Soda. Apply regularly as you add to the container or when empty wash the container with a solution of 1 cup of ARM & HAMMER® Baking Soda per 1 gallon of water.
Deodorizing Drains
What goes down sometimes comes back up. To deodorize your sink and tub drains, and keep lingering odors from resurfacing, pour ARM & HAMMER® Baking Soda down the drain (1/2 cup) while running warm tap water. ARM & HAMMER® Baking Soda will neutralize both acid and basic odors for a fresh drain. Here's a tid bit to remember - when replacing your box of ARM & HAMMER® Fridge-n-Freezer® Odor Absorber (every 30 days) pour the contents of the old box down the drain to get a little extra mileage.
Deodorizing Wastebasket
Defeating odors in the bathroom often feel like a waste of time. Keep bathroom wastebaskets fresh-smelling with just a sprinkle of ARM & HAMMER® Baking Soda. Apply regularly as you add to the container or when empty wash the container with a solution of 1 cup of ARM & HAMMER® Baking Soda per 1 gallon of water.
Surface-Safe Cleaning
Glub in the tub? For safe, effective cleaning of bathroom tubs, tile and sinks - even shiny fiberglass and glossy tiles- sprinkle ARM & HAMMER® Baking Soda lightly on a clean damp sponge and scrub as usual. Rinse thoroughly and wipe dry. Afterwards, take a nice relaxing bath without the worry of harsh chemicals.
Cleaning Bathroom Floors
Leave it up to ARM & HAMMER® Baking Soda to speed things up in the bathroom. ARM & HAMMER® Baking Soda helps remove the dirt and grime from a bathroom tile or no-wax floor quickly and easily. Mix 1/2 cup ARM & HAMMER® Baking Soda in a bucket of warm water, mop and rinse clean for a sparkling floor.
Shower Curtains
Clean and deodorize your vinyl shower curtain by sprinkling ARM & HAMMER® Baking Soda directly on a clean damp sponge or brush. Scrub the shower curtain and rinse clean. Hang it up to dry.
Septic Care
Regular use of ARM & HAMMER® Baking Soda in your drains can help keep your Septic System flowing freely. We recommend adding 1 cup of ARM & HAMMER® Baking Soda per week to help maintain a favorable pH in your Septic Tank.
Antacid
Spicy food is yummy until it bothers the tummy. ARM & HAMMER® Baking Soda is a safe and effective antacid to relieve heartburn, sour stomach and/or acid indigestion, when used as directed. Always refer to the ARM & HAMMER® Baking Soda package for instructions. Learn more about how ARM & HAMMER® Baking Soda works as an antacid.
Oral Appliance Soak
Don’t let odors keep you tight-lipped. Soak oral appliances, like retainers, mouthpieces, and dentures in a solution of 2 teaspoons ARM & HAMMER® Baking Soda dissolved in a glass or small bowl of warm water. The ARM & HAMMER® Baking Soda loosens food particles and neutralizes odors to keep appliances fresh! You can also brush appliances clean using ARM & HAMMER® Baking Soda.
Facial Scrub and Body Exfoliant
Are you a fan of the self-tan? Before applying products that give you a ‘glow’, give yourself an invigorating, yet gentle, facial and body scrub with ARM & HAMMER® Baking Soda. Removing dead skin cells will leave your skin soft and smooth, perfect before application. Make a paste of 3 parts ARM & HAMMER® Baking Soda to 1 part water. Rub in a gentle circular motion to exfoliate the skin. Rinse clean. Gentle enough for daily use!
Hair Care
For locks that rock, remember to shake it. Sprinkle a small amount (quarter-size) of ARM & HAMMER® Baking Soda into your palm along with your favorite shampoo. Shampoo as usual and rinse thoroughly. The ARM & HAMMER® Baking Soda helps remove the residue that styling products leave behind so your hair is cleaner and more manageable.
Soothing Foot Soak
Here’s a great way to start your home pedicure. Dissolve 3 tablespoons of ARM & HAMMER® Baking Soda in a basin of warm water and soak feet. Gently scrub with a paste of ARM & HAMMER® Baking Soda. The hardest part is deciding which color nail polish you’ll use this week!
Mouth Cleaning
Clean up your mouth! * Use ARM & HAMMER® Baking Soda to help keep teeth clean and white! Sprinkle some ARM & HAMMER® Baking Soda into your palm, dip in your damp brush, and clean those pearly whites. For a smile that’s Cleaner, Whiter, Fresher™ try ARM & HAMMER® Oral Care products with the proven cleaning power of ARM & HAMMER® Baking Soda.
*ARM & HAMMER® Baking Soda does not contain the anti-cavity ingredient fluoride. Use it where water is fluorinated or when a non-fluoride toothpaste is desired for adult use or as directed by your dentist or physician.
Mouth Freshening
Bad breath keeping you tight-lipped? Open up for ARM & HAMMER® Baking Soda. Put one teaspoon in half a glass of water, swish, spit and rinse. Odors are neutralized – not just covered up- so get ready to pucker up!
Hand Cleanser
Give yourself a hand with ARM & HAMMER® Baking Soda. Forget the harsh soaps and gently scrub away ground-in dirt and neutralize odors on hands with a paste of 3 parts ARM & HAMMER® Baking Soda to 1 part water, or 3 parts ARM & HAMMER® Baking Soda to your liquid hand soap. Then rinse clean. Your skin will feel softer too!
Clean Brushes and Combs
For lustrous hair with more shine, keep brushes and combs clean. Remove natural oil build-up and hair product residue by soaking combs and brushes in a solution of 1 teaspoon of ARM & HAMMER® Baking Soda in a small basin of warm water. Rinse and allow to dry.
Deodorant
A quick pit stop. Dust ARM & HAMMER® Baking Soda under arms as needed to feel fresh all day. The magic of ARM & HAMMER® Baking Soda actually absorbs odors instead of just covering them up.
Refreshing Bath Soak
Taking a bath is so last year…until now! Add 1/2 cup of ARM & HAMMER® Baking Soda to your bath to neutralize acids on the skin and help wash away oil and perspiration. Your skin will feel silky smooth, and it’s a great way to get away from it all.
Tips for the Laundry Room
Freshen Towels and Sheets
Get towels and linens clothesline fresh...right from the wash! Add 1/2 cup of ARM & HAMMER® Baking Soda to the rinse cycle and get ready for the great outdoors. For softness and freshness without fragrance, use ARM & HAMMER® Fresh 'n' Soft® Fabric Softener Sheets and Liquid Fabric Softener in the dryer. Enjoy extra freshness and control static cling with all three scents (Classic Fresh®, Wildflowers(tm), and Clean Mountain®). Learn more about the power and freshness of ARM & HAMMER Laundry Detergents and Fresh 'n' Soft® Fabric Softener
Deodorize Your Wash
A hard day’s work or intense workout make for tough laundry needs. Just a ½ cup of ARM & HAMMER® Baking Soda in the rinse cycle neutralizes and eliminates harsh odors. No perfumey cover-up, just clothes that smell naturally fresh and clean.
Gently Clean & Freshen Baby's Laundry
ARM & HAMMER® Baking Soda is gentle enough for even the tiniest baby clothes, yet effective enough for big baby odors. For tough stains add 1/2 cup of ARM & HAMMER® Baking Soda with your liquid laundry detergent, or a 1/2 cup in the rinse cycle for deodorization! For cloth diapers, dissolve ½ cup of ARM & HAMMER® Baking Soda in 2 quarts of water and soak diapers thoroughly.
Liquid Laundry Detergent Booster
Give your laundry a boost - then give yourself a hand! Add ½ cup of ARM & HAMMER® Baking Soda to your laundry to make liquid detergent work harder for you and your family. A better balance of pH in the wash gets clothes cleaner, fresher, brighter! Our new 12 lb. Resealable Pouch with enclosed scoop makes it an easy additive for every wash load.
Deodorize Your Wash
A hard day’s work or intense workout make for tough laundry needs. Just a ½ cup of ARM & HAMMER® Baking Soda in the rinse cycle neutralizes and eliminates harsh odors. No perfumey cover-up, just clothes that smell naturally fresh and clean.
Chlorine Bleach Booster
For thumbs up whites with less harsh chemicals that tend to damage clothes add ½ cup of ARM & HAMMER® Baking Soda with a ½ cup of bleach (instead of the usual 1 cup of bleach). Do you smell a cover up? We do! Adding ½ cup of ARM & HAMMER® Baking Soda instead of using a full cup of bleach will reduce smelly chemical odors too!
Freshen Towels and Sheets
Get towels and linens clothesline fresh...right from the wash! Add 1/2 cup of ARM & HAMMER® Baking Soda to the rinse cycle and get ready for the great outdoors. For softness and freshness without fragrance, use ARM & HAMMER® Fresh 'n' Soft® Fabric Softener Sheets and Liquid Fabric Softener in the dryer. Enjoy extra freshness and control static cling with all three scents (Classic Fresh®, Wildflowers(tm), and Clean Mountain®). Learn more about the power and freshness of ARM & HAMMER Laundry Detergents and Fresh 'n' Soft® Fabric Softener
Cat Litter Deodorizer
Cat got your nose? ARM & HAMMER® Baking Soda freshens your cat's litter box for oh so ‘pawfect’ freshness. Cover the bottom of the pan, then fill as usual with litter. To freshen between changes, sprinkle ARM & HAMMER® Baking Soda on top of the litter after a thorough cleaning. For even stronger litter box deodorization, try ARM & HAMMER® Cat Litter Deodorizer specially formulated to effectively destroy cat litter box odors with the power of genuine ARM & HAMMER® Baking Soda. Keeps any litter smelling fresher, longer.
Deodorize Pet Bedding
Even your pet deserves "5 star" accommodations. Eliminate odors from your pets bedding by sprinkling liberally with ARM & HAMMER® Baking Soda, wait 15 minutes (or longer for stronger odors), then vacuum up. ARM & HAMMER® Baking Soda is safe to use around pets! For extra freshening with a clean fragrance, try ARM & HAMMER® Carpet & Room Deodorizers!
Gently Clean & Freshen Baby's Laundry
ARM & HAMMER® Baking Soda is gentle enough for even the tiniest baby clothes, yet effective enough for big baby odors. For tough stains add 1/2 cup of ARM & HAMMER® Baking Soda with your liquid laundry detergent, or a 1/2 cup in the rinse cycle for deodorization! For cloth diapers, dissolve ½ cup of ARM & HAMMER® Baking Soda in 2 quarts of water and soak diapers thoroughly.
Liquid Laundry Detergent Booster
Give your laundry a boost - then give yourself a hand! Add ½ cup of ARM & HAMMER® Baking Soda to your laundry to make liquid detergent work harder for you and your family. A better balance of pH in the wash gets clothes cleaner, fresher, brighter! Our new 12 lb. Resealable Pouch with enclosed scoop makes it an easy additive for every wash load.
Tips for the Garage
Remove Oil and Grease Stains
Use ARM & HAMMER® Baking Soda to clean up light-duty oil and grease spills on your garage floor or in your driveway. Sprinkle ARM & HAMMER® Baking Soda on the spot and scrub with a wet brush. For heavy duty or stubborn stains, try using ARM & HAMMER Super Washing Soda in the same fashion.
Cleaning Batteries
Here's an idea with spark! ARM & HAMMER® Baking Soda can be used to neutralize battery acid corrosion on cars, mowers, etc. because its a mild alkali. Be sure to disconnect the battery terminals before cleaning. Make a paste of 3 parts Baking Soda to 1 part water, apply with a damp cloth to scrub corrosion from the battery terminal. After cleaning and re-connecting the terminals, wipe them with petroleum jelly to prevent future corrosion. Please be careful when working around a battery - they contain a strong acid.
Deodorize Car Ashtrays
Put tobacco odors in neutral(ize) when driving in your car. Sprinkle ARM & HAMMER® Baking Soda in the car's ashtray to eliminate stale tobacco odors and aid in extinguishing cigarettes and cigars. Empty ashtrays and replace the ARM & HAMMER® Baking Soda regularly.
Remove Oil and Grease Stains
Use ARM & HAMMER® Baking Soda to clean up light-duty oil and grease spills on your garage floor or in your driveway. Sprinkle ARM & HAMMER® Baking Soda on the spot and scrub with a wet brush. For heavy duty or stubborn stains, try using ARM & HAMMER Super Washing Soda in the same fashion.
Cleaning Cars
Hit the road with ARM & HAMMER® Baking Soda! Use ARM & HAMMER® Baking Soda to safely clean your car lights, chrome, windows, tires, vinyl seats and floor mats without worrying about unwanted scratch marks. Use a ARM & HAMMER® Baking Soda solution of 1/4 cup Baking Soda in 1 quart of warm water. Apply with a sponge or soft cloth to remove road grime, tree sap, bugs, and tar. For stubborn stains use ARM & HAMMER® Baking Soda sprinkled on a damp sponge or soft brush.
Deodorizing Camper Water Tanks
Freshen your RV water tank periodically by flushing with 1 cup ARM & HAMMER® Baking Soda dissolved in 1 gallon warm water. Drain and flush the tank before refilling (do not use Baking Soda in your drinking water). The ARM & HAMMER® Baking Soda will eliminate stale odors and help remove mineral build-up that makes water taste off.
Deodorizing Cars
Leave car odors in the dust! Odors settle into car upholstery and carpet, so each time you step in and sit down, they are released into the air all over again. Eliminate these odors by sprinkling ARM & HAMMER® Baking Soda directly on fabric car seats and carpets. Wait 15 minutes (or longer for strong odors) and vacuum up the odors with the ARM & HAMMER® Baking Soda. Check for color-fastness first before applying ARM & HAMMER® Baking Soda.
Cleaning Batteries
Here's an idea with spark! ARM & HAMMER® Baking Soda can be used to neutralize battery acid corrosion on cars, mowers, etc. because its a mild alkali. Be sure to disconnect the battery terminals before cleaning. Make a paste of 3 parts Baking Soda to 1 part water, apply with a damp cloth to scrub corrosion from the battery terminal. After cleaning and re-connecting the terminals, wipe them with petroleum jelly to prevent future corrosion. Please be careful when working around a battery - they contain a strong acid.
Hand Cleanser
Scour away ground-in dirt and grease while neutralizing odors on hands using a paste of 3 parts ARM & HAMMER® Baking Soda to 1 part water. Scrub and rinse clean.
Camping Necessity
And you thought the tent was essential. ARM & HAMMER® Baking Soda is a must-have for your next camping trip! One yellow box (or our new 12 lb. Resealable Pouch with enclosed scoop) does so much. Its a dish washer, pot scrubber, hand cleanser, deodorant, toothpaste,fire extinguisher and tons of other uses.
Clean and Freshen Sports Gear
Be a good sport. Use an ARM & HAMMER® Baking Soda solution (4 tablespoons ARM & HAMMER® Baking Soda in 1 quart warm water) to clean and deodorize smelly sports equipment like fishing and camping gear. Sprinkle ARM & HAMMER® Baking Soda into golf bags and gym bags to deodorize and abbra caddabra the odors are gone! Clean golf irons (without scratching them!) with an ARM & HAMMER® Baking Soda paste (3 parts ARM & HAMMER® Baking Soda to 1 part water) and a brush. Rinse thoroughly.
Tips for the Family Room
Deodorize Pet Accidents
Pet accident odors tend to linger and who wants that? Clean the area thoroughly and allow to dry completely. Then sprinkle on ARM & HAMMER® Baking Soda to freshen up that smell you could do without. Let it sit for 15 minutes before vacuuming. Be sure to check for color-fastness first. For extra freshening with a clean fragrance, try ARM & HAMMER® Carpet & Room Deodorizers!
Freshen Ashtrays
Cover up bad habits by sprinkling ARM & HAMMER® Baking Soda in the bottom of ashtrays to eliminate stale tobacco odors. Replace the Baking Soda when you empty the ashtray. As an added bonus, the Baking Soda helps extinguish cigarettes and cigars!
Freshen and Deodorize Upholstery
Something neat for your seat! Keep comfy upholstered sofas and chairs smelling fresh and clean with ARM & HAMMER® Baking Soda. Sprinkle Baking Soda on upholstery, wait 15 minutes or longer for tough odors, and vacuum up. For extra freshening power, try specially formulated ARM & HAMMER® Carpet & Room Deodorizer. It destroys tough odors, leaving a fresh, clean fragrance.
Upholstery Spills
Pet accidents, kid accidents, even adult accidents. Clean spills or accidents on upholstery by soaking up as much of the liquid as possible. Clean the stain according to the manufacturers directions and allow to dry. Then to deodorize, when the area is completely dry, sprinkle with ARM & HAMMER® Baking Soda and let sit for 15 minutes before vacuuming it up. Check for color-fastness first before applying ARM & HAMMER® Baking Soda.
Freshen and Deodorize Carpets
Odors stink...especially pet odors that tend to linger! A sprinkle a day keeps the odors away. Sprinkle ARM & HAMMER® Baking Soda to freshen carpet areas. Let it sit for 15 minutes before vacuuming. Be sure to check for color fastness first. For extra freshening with a clean fragrance, try ARM & HAMMER® Carpet & Room Deodorizers!
Carpet Spills
Uh-oh! Did you drop that treat right by your feet? Clean and deodorize spills or accidents on carpets by soaking up as much of the spill as possible. Clean the stain according to the manufacturers directions and allow to dry. When the area is completely dry, sprinkle liberally with ARM & HAMMER® Baking Soda and let sit for 15 minutes before vacuuming it up. Great for pet and kid messes too! Check for color-fastness first before applying ARM & HAMMER® Baking Soda.
Clean Pet Toys
Don’t play catch with chemicals. Clean plastic and rubber toys by washing in a solution of ARM & HAMMER® Baking Soda (4 tablespoons dissolved in 1 quart of warm water). Give furry toys a dry shower by sprinkling ARM & HAMMER® Baking Soda on, and brushing off after 15 minutes.
Deodorize Pet Bedding
Even your pet deserves "5 star" accommodations. Eliminate odors from your pet's bedding by sprinkling liberally with ARM & HAMMER® Baking Soda, wait 15 minutes (or longer for stronger odors), then vacuum up. ARM & HAMMER® Baking Soda is safe to use around pets! For extra freshening with a clean fragrance, try ARM & HAMMER® Carpet & Room Deodorizers!
Deodorize Pet Accidents
Pet accident odors tend to linger and who wants that? Clean the area thoroughly and allow to dry completely. Then sprinkle on ARM & HAMMER® Baking Soda to freshen up that smell you could do without. Let it sit for 15 minutes before vacuuming. Be sure to check for color-fastness first. For extra freshening with a clean fragrance, try ARM & HAMMER® Carpet & Room Deodorizers!
Tips for the Bedroom
Freshen Closets
Just like the refrigerator, your closets can collect stale smells. So the ARM & HAMMER® Fridge-n-Freezer® Odor Absorber does double duty here too! Place a box on the shelf to keep the closet smelling fresh. Remember to replace the box every three months!
Deodorize Sneakers
Are you running into smelly odors every time you wear your sneakers? Sneakers can get pretty smelly. Keep odors from spreading by shaking a little ARM & HAMMER® Baking Soda into sneakers when not in use. Shake out before wearing. Have fun with the kids making Sneaker Peakers. This fun craft does double duty. Kids will have a blast decorating these zany creatures - and then the ARM & HAMMER® Baking Soda will go to work deodorizing those smelly sneakers!
Clean Furniture
Being sent to your room never looked so good. Clean and remove marks (even crayon!) from walls and painted furniture by applying ARM & HAMMER® Baking Soda to a damp sponge and rubbing lightly. Wipe off with a clean, dry cloth. Your private oasis will be clean and fresh-smelling.
Deodorize Gym Bags
Put an ARM & HAMMER® Fridge-n-Freezer® Odor Absorber box in your gym locker - and another in your gym bag! The removable front and back flaps let air flow through the box without messy spills!
Freshen and Deodorize Carpets
Odors stink...especially pet odors that tend to linger! A sprinkle a day keeps the odors away. Sprinkle ARM & HAMMER® Baking Soda to freshen carpet areas. Let it sit for 15 minutes before vacuuming. Be sure to check for color fastness first. For extra freshening with a clean fragrance, try ARM & HAMMER® Carpet & Room Deodorizers!
Carpet Spills
Uh-oh! Did you drop that treat right by your feet? Clean and deodorize spills or accidents on carpets by soaking up as much of the spill as possible. Clean the stain according to the manufacturers directions and allow to dry. When the area is completely dry, sprinkle liberally with ARM & HAMMER® Baking Soda and let sit for 15 minutes before vacuuming it up. Great for pet and kid messes too! Check for color-fastness first before applying ARM & HAMMER® Baking Soda.
Deodorize Pet Bedding
Even your pet deserves "5 star" accommodations. Eliminate odors from your pets bedding by sprinkling liberally with ARM & HAMMER® Baking Soda, wait 15 minutes (or longer for stronger odors), then vacuum up. ARM & HAMMER® Baking Soda is non-toxic and safe to use around pets! For extra freshening with a clean fragrance, try ARM & HAMMER® Carpet & Room Deodorizers!
Liquid Laundry Detergent Booster
Give your laundry a boost - then give yourself a hand! Add ½ cup of ARM & HAMMER® Baking Soda to your laundry to make liquid detergent work harder for you and your family. A better balance of pH in the wash gets clothes cleaner, fresher, brighter! Our new 12 lb. Resealable Pouch with enclosed scoop makes it an easy additive for every wash load.
Freshen Sheets
Get towels and linens clothesline fresh...right from the wash! Add 1/2 cup of ARM & HAMMER® Baking Soda to the rinse cycle and get ready for the great outdoors. And for the dryer, use ARM & HAMMER® Fresh 'n' Soft® Fabric Softener Sheets and Liquid Fabric Softener in the dryer. Enjoy extra freshness and control static cling with all three scents (Classic Fresh®, Wildflowers(tm), and Clean Mountain®). All are dermatologist tested and dye-free. Learn more about the power and freshness of ARM & HAMMER Laundry Detergents and Fresh 'n' Soft Fabric Softener.
Deodorize Pet Bedding
Even your pet deserves "5 star" accommodations. Eliminate odors from your pet's bedding by sprinkling liberally with ARM & HAMMER® Baking Soda, wait 15 minutes (or longer for stronger odors), then vacuum up. ARM & HAMMER® Baking Soda is non-toxic and safe to use around pets! For extra freshening with a clean fragrance, try ARM & HAMMER® Carpet & Room Deodorizers!
Tips for the Outside
Pool Maintenance
A clear winner! Now you can keep your swimming pool water crystal clear and balanced all season long. Use ARM & HAMMER® Clear Balance™ Pool Maintenance Tablets along with chlorine as part of your existing routine – just add one tablet for each chlorine tablet you use. No guesswork – your alkalinity and pH levels are balanced so your chlorine works most effectively.
Pool Care
Come on in, the water’s fine. Improve your pool's clarity with ARM & HAMMER® Baking Soda! It’s all about the pH. Dive right into our 12 lb. waterproof resealable bag to help keep your pool sparkling! To learn more about using ARM & HAMMER® Baking Soda in your pool, read the directions on our 12 lb. bag or click here to learn more.
Cleaning Lawn Furniture
Get ready for your outdoor oasis! Before you pull out your outdoor patio and pool furniture for the season, give it a thorough cleaning with ARM & HAMMER® Baking Soda. And don’t forget to keep outdoor furniture fresh in the off-season too...just sprinkle underneath cushions or inside the storage bag. Learn more tips and ideas for outside your home.
Clean Pool Toys
Nothing but good clean fun! ARM & HAMMER® Baking Soda cleans plastic and vinyl pool toys and even removes mildewy odors. Use a solution of 1/4 cup ARM & HAMMER® Baking Soda in 1 quart of warm water. Wipe down and rinse. Smaller items may be soaked in the solution and then rinsed clean. For really dirty toys, sprinkle ARM & HAMMER® Baking Soda on a clean dampened sponge, scrub and then rinse clean.
Deodorizing Musty Towels
Fun in the sun can make towels smell a lot like chlorine. Get pool towels clothesline fresh...right from the wash! Add 1/2 cup ARM & HAMMER® Baking Soda to the rinse cycle and get ready again for the great outdoors.
Dry Baths for Dogs
Fido smelling kinda funky? Help dogs stay fresh-smelling by giving them periodic dry baths. Sprinkle ARM & HAMMER® Baking Soda into their fur and rub, then comb or brush it through and out. The ARM & HAMMER® Baking Soda is safe for your pets and a quick way to a fresh dog!
Deodorize Pet Bedding
Even your pet deserves "5 star" accommodations. Eliminate odors from your pet's bedding by sprinkling liberally with ARM & HAMMER® Baking Soda, wait 15 minutes (or longer for stronger odors), then vacuum up. ARM & HAMMER® Baking Soda is non-toxic and safe to use around pets! For extra freshening with a clean fragrance, try ARM & HAMMER® Carpet & Room Deodorizers!
Cleaning Grills
Lets get grilling! Grill grime is no picnic...so get ready for your next barbecue by sprinkling dry baking soda on a damp brush, scrub and rinse clean. For tough, greasy stains, scrub with a wire brush and a Baking Soda paste (3 parts Baking Soda to 1 part warm water).
Clean Pet Toys
Don’t play catch with chemicals. Clean plastic and rubber toys safely by washing in a solution of ARM & HAMMER® Baking Soda (4 tablespoons dissolved in 1 quart of warm water). Give furry toys a dry shower by sprinkling ARM & HAMMER® Baking Soda on, and brushing off after 15 minutes.
Cat Litter Deodorizer
Cat got your nose? ARM & HAMMER® Baking Soda freshens your cat's litter box for oh so ‘pawfect’ freshness. Cover the bottom of the pan, then fill as usual with litter. To freshen between changes, sprinkle ARM & HAMMER® Baking Soda on top of the litter after a thorough cleaning. For even stronger litter box deodorization, try ARM & HAMMER® Cat Litter Deodorizer specially formulated to effectively destroy cat litter box odors with the power of genuine ARM & HAMMER® Baking Soda. Keeps any litter smelling fresher, longer.
Tips for the Play Room
Cleaning Baby Equipment
Little hands mean lots of exploring. Safely clean your baby’s area (play pen, changing table, crib, stroller, car seat and high chair) with ARM & HAMMER® Baking Soda. Just sprinkle ARM & HAMMER® Baking Soda directly on a clean damp sponge and rub the item clean. Rinse thoroughly and allow to dry. Sparkling clean and no harsh cleaners to worry about!
Cleaning Baby Toys
Don’t toy around with harsh cleaners. Clean and deodorize baby toys safely and effectively using 4 tablespoons of ARM & HAMMER® Baking Soda dissolved in 1 quart of warm water. Wash toys with a clean damp sponge or cloth, rinse and dry.
Freshen Stuffed Animals
Even Mr. Bear needs a bath. Keep favorite cuddly toys fresh with a dry shower of ARM & HAMMER® Baking Soda. Just sprinkle ARM & HAMMER® Baking Soda on and let it sit for 15 minutes before brushing off. It’s gentle enough for use around your baby and Teddy will appreciate it too!
Cleaning Baby Equipment
Little hands mean lots of exploring. Safely clean your baby’s area (play pen, changing table, crib, stroller, car seat and high chair) with ARM & HAMMER® Baking Soda. Just sprinkle ARM & HAMMER® Baking Soda directly on a clean damp sponge and rub the item clean. Rinse thoroughly and allow to dry. Sparkling clean and no harsh cleaners to worry about!
Just For Kids
ARM & HAMMER® Baking Soda invites you to open a box and begin an adventure! Children learn best by doing. As they explore with their hands, they push the boundaries of imagination. We have recipes, activities and experiments to satisfy the most curious and creative youngsters. Ready, Set, Fun, Go! And don’t forget the importance of adult supervision, especially with young children.
Baby spills on carpet
Even little ones can make big messes! Clean and deodorize baby spills on carpets by soaking up as much of the liquid as possible. Clean the stain according to the manufacturers directions and allow to dry. Then to deodorize, when the area is completely dry, sprinkle liberally with ARM & HAMMER® Baking Soda and let sit for 15 minutes before vacuuming it up. Check for color-fastness first before applying ARM & HAMMER® Baking Soda.
Clean Walls
Clean and remove marks (even crayon!) from walls and painted furniture by applying ARM & HAMMER® Baking Soda to a damp sponge and rubbing lightly. Wipe off with a clean, dry cloth.
Just For Kids
ARM & HAMMER® Baking Soda invites you to open a box and begin an adventure! Children learn best by doing. As they explore with their hands, they push the boundaries of imagination. We have recipes, activities and experiments to satisfy the most curious and creative youngsters. Ready, Set, Fun, Go! And don’t forget the importance of adult supervision, especially with young children.
Clean Furniture
Clean and remove marks (even crayon!) from walls and painted furniture by applying ARM & HAMMER® Baking Soda to a damp sponge and rubbing lightly. Wipe off with a clean, dry cloth.
Cleaning Baby Toys
Don’t toy around with harsh cleaners. Clean and deodorize baby toys safely and effectively using 4 tablespoons of ARM & HAMMER® Baking Soda dissolved in 1 quart of warm water. Wash toys with a clean damp sponge or cloth, rinse and dry.
Tips for the Kitchen
Cleaning Baby Equipment
Little hands mean lots of exploring. Safely clean your baby’s area (play pen, changing table, crib, stroller, car seat and high chair) with ARM & HAMMER® Baking Soda. Just sprinkle ARM & HAMMER® Baking Soda directly on a clean damp sponge and rub the item clean. Rinse thoroughly and allow to dry. Sparkling clean and no harsh cleaners to worry about!
Cleaning Baby Equipment
Little hands mean lots of exploring. Safely clean your baby’s area (play pen, changing table, crib, stroller, car seat and high chair) with ARM & HAMMER® Baking Soda. Just sprinkle ARM & HAMMER® Baking Soda directly on a clean damp sponge and rub the item clean. Rinse thoroughly and allow to dry. Sparkling clean and no harsh cleaners to worry about!
Extinguishing Fires
Did you know that ARM & HAMMER® Baking Soda can help in the initial handling of minor grease or electrical kitchen fires? That’s because when ARM & HAMMER® Baking Soda is heated, it gives off carbon dioxide, which helps to smother the flames. For small cooking fires (frying pans, broilers, ovens, grills), turn off the gas or electricity if you can safely do so. Stand back and throw handfuls of ARM & HAMMER® Baking Soda at the base of the flame to help put out the fire -- and call the Fire Department just to be safe! Learn more about Fire Safety.
Deodorizing Recyclables
Keep those recyclables smelling fresh until collection day. Sprinkle Baking Soda on top as you add to the container. Also, clean your recyclable container periodically by sprinkling Baking Soda on a damp sponge. Wipe clean and rinse.
Microwave Cleaning
Who wants popcorn that tastes like a science experiment? ARM & HAMMER® Baking Soda on a clean damp sponge cleans gently inside and outside the microwave and never leaves a harsh chemical smell. Rinse well with water. For freshening between uses, place a box of ARM & HAMMER® Fridge-n-Freezer® Odor Absorber in your microwave (don't forget to remove the box of Fridge-n-Freezer® while using the microwave and be sure to replace it every 30 days!).
Deodorize and Clean Dishwashers
Relax. There's no need to run the dishwasher just yet! Sprinkle a handful of ARM & HAMMER® Baking Soda on the dishes or in the bottom of the dishwasher to absorb food odors just lingering in the dishwasher. Double duty! Use ARM & HAMMER® Baking Soda to deodorize before you run the dishwasher and then as a gentle cleanser in the wash cycle.
Deodorize Drains and Garbage Disposals
What goes down sometimes comes back up. To deodorize your drains and disposal, and keep lingering odors from resurfacing, pour ARM & HAMMER® Baking Soda down the drain while running warm tap water. Baking Soda will neutralize both acid and basic odors for a fresh drain. Here' s a tidbit to remember - when replacing your box of Fridge-n-Freezer® Odor Absorber (every 30 days!) pour the contents of the old box down the drain to get a little extra mileage.
Clean & Deodorize Plastic Containers
Keep foods and beverages stored in plastic containers from tasting like a science experiment. Wash them with ARM & HAMMER® Baking Soda sprinkled on a clean damp sponge. For even tougher odors, just soak items in a solution of 4 tablespoons ARM & HAMMER® Baking Soda solution in 1 quart warm water.
Clean & Deodorize Lunch Boxes
Keep today's egg salad from tasting like yesterday's tuna. Between uses, place a spill-proof box of ARM & HAMMER® Fridge-n-Freezer® Odor Absorber in everyone's lunch box to absorb lingering odors.
Deodorize Garbage Can
A couple of shakes is all it takes! Keep unpleasant smells to a minimum by sprinkling ARM & HAMMER® Baking Soda in the garbage between layers as they accumulate. Periodically wash out and deodorize garbage cans with a solution of 1 cup of ARM & HAMMER® Baking Soda per 1 gallon of water.
Hand washing Dishes and Pots & Pans
Give yourself a hand! Add 2 heaping tablespoons ARM & HAMMER® Baking Soda (along with your regular dish detergent) to the dish water to help cut grease and foods left on dishes, pots and pans. For cooked-on foods, let them soak in the ARM & HAMMER® Baking Soda/detergent water first, then use dry ARM & HAMMER® Baking Soda on a clean damp sponge or cloth as a scratchless scouring powder!
Freshen Sponges
Here's something to soak in! Soak stale-smelling sponges in a strong ARM & HAMMER® Baking Soda solution to get rid of the mess and bring in the fresh (4 tablespoons of ARM & HAMMER® Baking Soda dissolved in 1 quart of warm water).
Polish Silver Flatware
What a bright idea! ARM & HAMMER® Baking Soda can shine all your silver in no time at all! Use a Baking Soda paste made with 3 parts ARM & HAMMER® Baking Soda to 1 part water. Rub onto the silver with a clean cloth or sponge. Rinse thoroughly and dry for shining sterling and silver-plate serving pieces. You'll be polished and ready to go for your next dinner party!
Fruit and Vegetable Scrub
An apple a day - cleaned the safe way! ARM & HAMMER® Baking Soda is the food safe way to clean dirt and residue off fresh fruit and vegetables. Just sprinkle a little on a clean damp sponge, scrub and rinse. Keep an ARM & HAMMER® Baking Soda Shaker on your sink for everyday use!
Food Safe Surface Cleaning
Don’t season with chemicals. Clean your food prep area with natural, food safe ARM & HAMMER® Baking Soda instead of harsh cleaners. Sprinkle ARM & HAMMER® Baking Soda onto a clean damp sponge or cloth and wipe clean, rinse thoroughly, then dry. Great for counters, stainless steel sinks, cutting boards, microwaves, plastic containers, lunch boxes, back splashes, oven tops, range hoods and more!
Cleaning Floors
With all the pitter-patter of little feet in the kitchen, your floor is bound to get dirty. Remove dirt and grime (without unwanted scratch marks!) from no wax and tile floors using 1/2 cup ARM & HAMMER® Baking Soda in a bucket of warm water - mop and rinse clean for a sparkling floor. For unsightly scuff marks, use ARM & HAMMER® Baking Soda on a clean damp sponge, then rinse. Great for high-traffic areas and after dinner parties too!
Deodorizing Fridges and Freezers
Fresh is best! To help keep foods tasting like they should, replace your ARM & HAMMER Fridge-n-Freezer® Odor Absorber every 30 days. The unique flo-thru vents expose twice the amount of baking soda that absorbs the odors that can make other foods (even ice cubes!) taste funky. And while you’re at it, change your Whirlpool® water filter too!
Cleaning Coffee and Tea Pots
Here's a quick pick-me-up! Remove coffee and tea stains and eliminate bitter off-tastes by washing mugs and coffee makers in a solution of 1/4 cup ARM & HAMMER® Baking Soda in 1 quart of warm water. For stubborn stains, try soaking overnight in the ARM & HAMMER® Baking Soda solution and detergent or scrubbing with ARM & HAMMER® Baking Soda on a clean damp sponge.
Recipes
Make sure your baked goods "rise" to the occasion! ARM & HAMMER® Baking Soda is widely used as an agent to promote leavening. As ARM & HAMMER® Baking Soda is heated, it releases carbon dioxide, which, in turn, causes dough or batter to rise, becoming light and porous. For more than 155 years good cooks have trusted ARM & HAMMER® Baking Soda because it is made with the highest standards. Try our time-tested Recipes and taste the quality for yourself!
Cleaning Pots & Pans
Eliminate the heavy burden of scrubbing pots and pans! ARM & HAMMER® Baking Soda penetrates and helps lift off baked-on, dried-on foods. Shake on a generous amount of ARM & HAMMER® Baking Soda, add hot water, and dish detergent, let sit for 15 minutes and wash as usual. Keep a Shaker by the sink for convenience!
Extinguishing Fires
Did you know that ARM & HAMMER® Baking Soda can help in the initial handling of minor grease or electrical kitchen fires? That’s because when ARM & HAMMER® Baking Soda is heated, it gives off carbon dioxide, which helps to smother the flames. For small cooking fires (frying pans, broilers, ovens, grills), turn off the gas or electricity if you can safely do so. Stand back and throw handfuls of ARM & HAMMER® Baking Soda at the base of the flame to help put out the fire -- and call the Fire Department just to be safe! Learn more about Fire Safety.
Hand washing Dishes and Pots & Pans
Give yourself a hand! Add 2 heaping tablespoons ARM & HAMMER® Baking Soda (along with your regular dish detergent) to the dish water to help cut grease and foods left on dishes, pots and pans. For cooked-on foods, let them soak in the ARM & HAMMER® Baking Soda/detergent water first, then use dry ARM & HAMMER® Baking Soda on a clean damp sponge or cloth as a scratchless scouring powder!
Deodorize and Clean Dishwashers
Relax. There's no need to run the dishwasher just yet! Sprinkle a handful of ARM & HAMMER® Baking Soda on the dishes or in the bottom of the dishwasher to absorb food odors just lingering in the dishwasher. Double duty! Use ARM & HAMMER® Baking Soda to deodorize before you run the dishwasher and then as a gentle cleanser in the wash cycle.
Deodorizing Fridges and Freezers
Fresh is best! To help keep foods tasting like they should, replace your ARM & HAMMER Fridge-n-Freezer® Odor Absorber every 30 days. The unique flo-thru vents expose twice the amount of baking soda that absorbs the odors that can make other foods (even ice cubes!) taste funky. And while you’re at it, change your Whirlpool® water filter too!
Food Safe Surface Cleaning
Don’t season with chemicals. Clean your food prep area with natural, food safe ARM & HAMMER® Baking Soda instead of harsh cleaners. Sprinkle ARM & HAMMER® Baking Soda onto a clean damp sponge or cloth and wipe clean, rinse thoroughly, then dry. Great for counters, stainless steel sinks, cutting boards, microwaves, plastic containers, lunch boxes, back splashes, oven tops, range hoods and more!
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