Windshield wipers are essential for your vehicle, and when they aren’t functioning properly, they can pose a real safety hazard. No one should be driving when they can’t see the road clearly.
If you find that your wipers are less than effective, take a damp cloth, sprinkle some baking soda on it, and thoroughly wipe down your windshield. The baking soda should help create a covering over the windshield so that the next time rain hits it, the water will roll away quickly.
Make Dry Shampoo
If you want to give your hair a break from shampooing or you were too busy to give it a full wash, baking soda can help keep you with that.
Strategically dust a little baking soda along your scalp, which will help absorb excess oil. After lightly massaging the baking soda into your scalp, dust away any leftover powder. Lastly, brush or comb out your hair and style as usual.
Deodorize Your Trash Bin
The smell of a trash bin can quickly ruin the atmosphere of even the most beautiful house. But the quick fix is — you guessed it — baking soda.
After you take out the trash and replace it with a new bag, sprinkle a generous amount of baking soda at the bottom of the bag. As your trash fills up, you should still find that unpleasant smells are greatly diminished.
Relieve Chicken Pox
Though it’s a common childhood illness, chickenpox can be very itchy, uncomfortable, and eventually sore. But there is a way to find relief.
Draw yourself a warm bath and, as the water is running, pour a cup of baking soda into the water and allow it to mix. Soak for 15 to 20 minutes to relieve your itchiness and soothe your skin. You can also add chamomile and oatmeal to the baking soda bath, which could also help.
Clean Plastic Food Containers
If there is any kitchen item that sees a lot of stains, it’s plastic storage containers. From pasta sauces to grease and oils, plastic storage containers really take a beating. And though the stains may seem impossible to remove, you can scrub them away with the help of baking soda.
To get started, sprinkle some baking soda onto a clean sponge and then thoroughly scrub the containers. The powerful cleaning action of baking soda should help them look almost new.