| 21.
Clean vegetables and fruit with baking soda. Sprinkle in
water, soak and rise the produce. |
| 22.
Baking soda will also put out fires in clothing, fuel,
wood, upholstery and rugs. |
| 23.
Keep a container of baking soda in your garage as well as
in your car to put out a fire. It won't damage anything it
touches. |
| 24.
Be sure to keep an extra box of baking soda by your stove
in case of grease or electrical fire. Scatter the powder
by the handful to safely put it out. |
| 25.
Wash food and drink containers with soda and water. |
| 26.
Take a soda bath to relieve general skin irritations such
as measles and chicken pox. |
| 27.
Lawn furniture can be easily cleaned with a rinse of 1 / 4
cup baking soda in 1 quart warm water. |
| 28.
Children's toys can be cleaned using 1 / 4 cup baking soda
in 1 quart warm water. Submerge in this mixture (or wipe
with a cloth dampened in it), then rinse with clear water. |
| 29.
To remove scents from a carpet, sprinkle with baking soda.
Let stand for at least fifteen minutes, then vacuum.
Repeat as needed. |
| 30.
Use dry with a small brush to rub canvas handbags clean. |
Baking Soda Tips