SubscribeMonths after we have changed the kitchen faucet, yesterday we had problem again with the kitchen. This time the drain was clogged. I sent Che2x to the hardware thinking they have a declogger but the hardware’s closed. I cannot stand clogged sinks so I googled the natural way to unclog sink drain. I know baking soda is one good solution but I am not so sure what goes with the baking soda. Thanks Mr. G for directing me to the right site. I’ve read baking soda and vinegar works wonder so I pulled out the baking soda that’s been sitting in the fridge for months, poured in the drain followed by vinegar. Then leave it covered with a lid for fifteen minutes. After that, pour hot water over the drain. Presto, baking soda and vinegar successfully unclogged the drain! That made me think I should keep baking soda handy in the kitchen for it really works wonders not to mention that it is great in cleaning the tiles.
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Moms do know the many uses of baking soda. As for me, I know it is effective in teeth whitening and deodorize. Sometime ago, I used it to whiten the kitchen and bathroom tiles. However, I have come across this article on the many uses of baking soda that might be of great help in the household.
Baking soda, or sodium bicarbonate, first hit the mass market in 1846, when Dr. Austin Church and John Dwight began selling their red-labeled soda packages. “Not only does baking soda neutralize odiferous fatty acids but it also attacks grease by turning it into – believe it or not – soap,” says the University of Pittsburgh’s Wolke. Fact: More than 100 tons of the refrigerator staple were used to clean the Statue of Liberty’s inner copper walls during its 1986 restoration.
Use Baking Soda to:
1. Exfoliate skin. Wash your face, then apply a soft paste made of three parts baking soda and one part water. Massage gently with a circular motion, avoiding the eye area; rinse clean.
2. Erase crayon, pencil, ink, and furniture scuffs from painted surfaces. Sprinkle soda on a damp sponge, rub clean, and rinse.
3. Unclog a drain. Pour 1/2 to 1 cup of baking soda down the drain, then slowly pour 1/2 to 1 cup of white vinegar after it. Let sit for five minutes (covered, if possible). Follow with a gallon of boiling water.
4. Remove tough stains from enameled cast iron and stainless steel. Scrub enameled cast iron with a soft nylon brush and a thick paste of baking soda and water. Clean stainless steel with a soft cloth and 4 tablespoons of baking soda dissolved in 1 quart of water. Wipe dry with a clean cloth.
5. Scrub pans. Sprinkle soda on crusted casseroles and roasting pans and let sit for five minutes. Lightly scrub and rinse. Read more… »
Cleaning bathroom tiles is a BIG job for me. My sister don’t wanna do the cleaning so, no else will do it except me and a big help for my cleaning task is a cleanser and a bleach. I usually combine the two, wet the tiles with the solution and leave it for an hour so that mildew can be removed easily. However, I for my next cleaning schedule, I will not be using bleach due to its harmful effect but Ajax cleanser will not be enough so I’ll use baking soda as I have read in Health & Home that it is effective in cleaning tiles such that it makes the white tiles whiter. Anyway, here’s what I’ve found in my fave online magazine on getting rid of mold and mildew in the kitchen and bathroom tiles. Hope you’ll also get something from this household cleaning tips. Read more… »
