Aside from baking delicious cakes and cookies, baking soda is one of the most useful items you can find at home. It’s a natural home cleaner that can be used for almost anything and it’s super cheap. It can remove stains, grime, dirt, and so much more without spending a ton of time.

So here are ten super easy and effective baking soda hacks that will make your life easier and better and will help you save money. Check them out and let me know what you think!

Unclog Kitchen Drains

If you need to unclog your kitchen drains, create a combination of white vinegar, baking soda, and boiling water. Pour a pot of boiling hot water down your drain then follow it up with half a cup of baking soda and let it sit for a few minutes. Follow it up with a mixture of one cup vinegar and one cup boiling water. Let it sit for five to ten minutes then finish up with another pot of boiling water.

De-Stain Plastic Food Containers

You might just have stained food containers that look pretty messy. But before you throw them out, make a paste of equal parts baking soda and water, spread throughout the inside the container, and let it sit for ten minutes. Wipe clean with a wet sponge after, your Tupperware will look like new again!

Keep Flowers Alive Longer

Whether it’s a gift from your loved ones or you got it from somewhere else, a bouquet of flowers can instantly add a pop of color to your room. So to keep them alive longer, add a pinch of baking soda into the water.

Clean Shower Curtains

Instead of throwing your old ones out, try throwing your curtain into the washer, add some laundry detergent, and one cup of baking soda.

Get Whiter Clothes

White clothes are the hardest color to keep looking bright and new with overtime use. It can easily accumulate sweat stains and colors from other clothing will eventually bleed into the fabric. But thankfully, you can easily get whites whiter by simply adding some baking soda to our laundry detergent. Let it soak and your clothes will be fresh and clean once finished.

Disinfect the Trash Cans

After throwing all your garbage  away, always make sure to disinfect your trash cans. And to disinfect it, make a paste mixture of water, baking soda, and essential oil. Spread the paste at the bottom of the bin and leave it overnight. Rinse out and wipe dry with a damp cloth.

Make an All-Natural Air Freshener

Instead of using some store-bought air freshener that may contain toxins, try out this tip and make your own all natural freshener. All you need to do is put one cup of baking soda in a bowl, add 10-15 drops of essential oil, and stir them all together. The essential oil will emit a light scent while the baking soda works to absorb any unwanted scents.

Deodorize Your Sneakers

If you need to get rid of bad shoe odors, then sprinkles baking soda into your shoes. Let it sit overnight, then shake it out.

Clean Hair Brushes

Because you use it every day, your hairbrush can attract dirt, oil, dandruff, and more. And if you don’t regularly clean it, it gets put back into your hair every time you use it. So try washing your hairbrush once a week and use baking soda. Just soak your brush in equal parts of shampoo and baking soda in a cup of water.

Deep Clean Your Cutting Board

Whenever possible, you should regularly clean and disinfect your plastic and/or wooden cutting board. This will remove stains, odor, and prevent the spread of bacteria. And to quickly deep clean your board, sprinkle a generous layer of baking soda all over the board, then spray evenly with white vinegar. Watch as it fizzes, then wipe with a cloth dipped in cold water. Rinse with warm water after and let air dry.

Now if you have any questions about these baking soda hacks, feel free to comment them down below! I’d love to help you out!